Source-This post on Impact of artificial intelligence on interest rates has been created based on the article “AI could have a surprising effect on interest rates” published in “Business Standards” on 30 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment & Awareness in the… Continue reading Impact of artificial intelligence on interest rates
Africa-At the heart of India’s Global South vision
Source– This post on Africa-At the heart of India’s Global South vision has been created based on the article “Why India must put Africa at the heart of its Global South vision” published in “The Indian Express” on 30 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2-International relations- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or… Continue reading Africa-At the heart of India’s Global South vision
[Kurukshetra March 2024 Summary] Vertical Farming and Hydroponics- Explained Pointwise
Adoption of Advanced farming methods like Vertical Farming and Hydroponics is necessary for sustainable and efficient food production systems to meet the demands of growing population. In India, hydroponics and vertical farming are gaining importance considering the increasing demand for leafy, green vegetables and fruits like strawberries and blueberries. Table of Content What is Vertical… Continue reading [Kurukshetra March 2024 Summary] Vertical Farming and Hydroponics- Explained Pointwise
New cicada species found in Meghalaya
Source-This post on new cicada species is based on the article “Meghalaya: Researchers discover stunning new cicada species” published in “Shillong Times” on 28th February 2024. Why in news? Scientists have found a new cicada species known colloquially as “Butterfly Cicadas” from Meghalaya. About new species of cicada 1. A new species of cicada in… Continue reading New cicada species found in Meghalaya
Eturnagaram Wildlife sanctuary
Source-This post on Eturnagaram Wildlife sanctuary is based on the article “Forest fires singe Eturnagaram & Amrabad wildlife sanctuary” published in “The Times of India” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Telangana is currently grappling with forest fires in Tadvai region of Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary in Mulugu and Amrabad Tiger Reserve. About Eturnagaram… Continue reading Eturnagaram Wildlife sanctuary
H5N1 bird flu
Source: This article on the H5N1 bird flu is based on “How the H5N1 bird flu threatens the very existence of birds and mammals” which was published in “The Indian Express” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? It has been observed that since 2020 H5N1 has been spreading across the globe posing an existential threat to birds and wildlife.… Continue reading H5N1 bird flu
How ED attaches cash
Source: This article on the How ED attaches cash is based on “PM Modi speaks of returning Rs 3,000 crore attached by ED to West Bengal’s poor: How ED attaches cash” which was published in “The Indian Express” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Recently, Modi spoke of returning Rs 3,000 crore attached by ED to West Bengal’s poor. How… Continue reading How ED attaches cash
SLAPP Suits
Source-This post on SLAPP Suits has been created based on the article “Why Supreme Court allowed Bloomberg’s article against ZEE to remain online” published in “The Indian Express” on 30 March 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court has recently overruled a trial judge’s order that directed Bloomberg to remove its article on SEBI’s… Continue reading SLAPP Suits
WHO launches CoViNet
Source-This post on WHO launches CoViNet has been created based on the article “WHO launches ‘CoViNet’ — a global laboratory to monitor emerging coronaviruses” published in “Down to Earth” on 30 March 2024. Why in the news? The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently launched a new network for coronaviruses, CoViNet. About CoViNet Description-It is… Continue reading WHO launches CoViNet
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #169: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, Anthropology Optional, Maharashtra Home State,
Date of Interview: 29th Feb Forenoon Board: Bidyut Behari Swain Optional: Anthropology Home State: Maharashtra Hobby: Shotokan Karate Time: 15-20 minutes(last to go) Background: Bsc Microbiology, Msc Environmental Science Keywords – Warli Painting, Flower Growing and Kitchen Gardening, Sustainable urban development of Pune City, Maharashtra, Shotokan Karate To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #169: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, Anthropology Optional, Maharashtra Home State,
