Source: The post Smartphone Impact on Education in India has been created, based on the article “How smartphones can make education inclusive” published in “Indian express” on 18th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: This article talks… Continue reading Smartphone Impact on Education in India- How smartphones can make education inclusive
Limiting Academic Freedom in Universities – The fading role of universities in society
Source: The post limiting academic freedom in universities has been created, based on the article “The fading role of universities in society” published in “The Hindu” on 18th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education News: The article discusses… Continue reading Limiting Academic Freedom in Universities – The fading role of universities in society
ASER 2023 report
Source: The post ASER 2023 report has been created, based on the article “Over half of youth struggling with basic maths: ASER study” published in “The Hindu” and “CUES FOR REFORM” published in “Indian express” on 18th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2-governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education.… Continue reading ASER 2023 report
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Employs Advanced AI Technologies Supporting farmers
Source-This post is based on the article “Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is leveraging cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies for the benefit of farmers and to increase overall productivity” published in “PIB” on 17th January 2024. Why in The News? AI technologies supporting farmers, Recently a MoU was signed between the National Farmers’ Welfare… Continue reading Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Employs Advanced AI Technologies Supporting farmers
Punganur cows
Source-This post is based on the article “Meet the Punganur, dwarf cows that PM Modi fed on Makar Sankranti” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Prime Minister was observed personally providing fodder to several Punganur cows at his residence in New Delhi. About Punganur Cow Aspect… Continue reading Punganur cows
Vulture restaurant in Jharkhand
Source-This post is based on the article “A ‘Vulture restaurant’ in Jharkhand to conserve the ‘critically endangered’ species” published in “Financial Express” on 14th January 2024. Why in the News? In Jharkhand, a ‘Vulture Restaurant’ has been established in Koderma district as part of conservation efforts to conserve the diminishing vulture population. Why has this… Continue reading Vulture restaurant in Jharkhand
Paramyrothecium indicum – Scientists discover new species of fungus in Kerala
Source-This post is based on the article “Scientists from KFRI, BHU and BSI discover new species of fungus in Kerala” published in “Newscareers360” on 15th January 2024. Why in the News? Scientists have recently discovered a new species of fungus in Kerala, named ‘Paramyrothecium indicum’. What is ‘Paramyrothecium indicum’? 1. It is a new species… Continue reading Paramyrothecium indicum – Scientists discover new species of fungus in Kerala
Zanskar River
Source-This post is based on the article “Chief of the Naval Staff Flags off CHADAR trek expedition to Zanskar river, Ladakh” published in “PIB” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? The Chief of the Naval Staff recently inaugurated the Indian Navy’s Chadar Trek expedition at INS Shivaji. It takes place on the frozen… Continue reading Zanskar River
Greenland has lost more ice than previously thought
Source: This post is based on the article “Greenland has lost more ice than previously thought: study” published in “The Hindu” on 18th January 2024. Why in News? According to recent research based on satellite imagery climate change has caused Greenland’s ice sheet to lose 20% more ice than previously imagined. How was the study… Continue reading Greenland has lost more ice than previously thought
E-SAKSHI Mobile Application launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Source: This post is based on the article “Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh launches the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application for the Revised Fund Flow Procedure under MPLAD Scheme” published in “PIB” on 16th January 2024. Why in News? Recently, the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application was launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).… Continue reading E-SAKSHI Mobile Application launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
