Source: The post IPCC Assessment Reports has been created, based on the article “The problem of equity in IPCC reports” published in “The Hindu” on 18th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- environment-Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. News: The article discusses a study that reviewed over 500 climate change scenarios… Continue reading IPCC Assessment Reports: The problem of equity in IPCC reports
Rising number of stray dog attacks
Source-This post on Rising number of stray dog attacks has been created based on the article “Indian sophistication on stray dogs can be confusing” published in “Mint” om 18 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus– GS Paper-2-Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Context– Stray dogs kill thousands of Indians every through… Continue reading Rising number of stray dog attacks
India-Nepal relations
Source-This post on India-Nepal relations has been created based on the article “Amid Nepal’s continuing political turmoil, confidence vote win for PM Prachanda, the task for India” published in “The Indian Express” on 18 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2-International relations– India and its Neighborhood- Relations. News– Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has recently… Continue reading India-Nepal relations
Open Book Exam – Significance and Challenges – Explained Pointwise
The CBSE has decided to conduct a pilot comprehensive study to assess the viability of implementing Open Book Exam (OBE) for students from classes 9 to 12. The pilot will be held in select schools in November-December for subjects like English, Mathematics and Science for Classes 9 and 10, and English, Mathematics and Biology for… Continue reading Open Book Exam – Significance and Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Diversify the crop basket
Source-This post on Diversify the crop basket has been created based on the article “Why it is necessary to diversify the farming basket” published in “The Indian Express” on 18 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus – GS Paper 3 – Agriculture – Issues related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices. Context –… Continue reading Diversify the crop basket
Pandavula Gutta- Geo-heritage site
Source-This post on Pandavula Gutta is based on the article “‘Pandavula Gutta designated exclusive Geo-heritage site in Telangana’” published in “The Hindu” on 14th March 2024. Why in the News? Pandavula Gutta has recently gained official recognition as the exclusive Geo-heritage site in Telangana. What is Pandavula Gutta? 1. About– It is an ancient geological… Continue reading Pandavula Gutta- Geo-heritage site
Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test for Diabetes
Source-This post on Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test for diabetes is based on the article “What is the HbA1C test and why is it used to check for diabetes?” published in “The Hindu” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses the Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test, which is used to diagnose diabetes. According… Continue reading Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test for Diabetes
SIMA: Google Deepmind’s new AI
Source-This post on SIMA: Google Deepmind’s new AI is based on the article “What is SIMA, Google Deepmind’s new AI that can play video games with you” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? Google DeepMind introduced its newest AI gaming agent, SIMA. It can understand and execute tasks… Continue reading SIMA: Google Deepmind’s new AI
Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) Project
Source-This post on Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) Project is based on the article “How the United States plans to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? The United States, as part of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) project, is planning to construct a floating… Continue reading Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) Project
Anti-piracy mechanism of India
Source– This post on Anti-piracy mechanism of India is based on the article “Marathon operation by Navy, IAF led to pirates’ surrender” published in “The Hindu” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Indian Navy’s highly secretive Marine Commandos (MARCOS) conducted their first-ever para-drop operation at sea. They managed to secure and safely evacuate the 21… Continue reading Anti-piracy mechanism of India
