Source: This post is based on the article “IISc study in Arunachal Pradesh reveals how logging and climate change impact montane birds” published in “The Hindu” on 5 January 2024. Why in news? Recently, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) in Bengaluru have found that logging and climate change pose a threat to montane birds.… Continue reading IISc study revealed how logging and climate change impact montane birds
First set of satellites with direct to-cell capabilities launched by SpaceX
Source: This post is based on the article “SpaceX launches first set of satellites with direct-to-cell capabilities” published in “The Economic Times” on 4th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, SpaceX successfully launched the first set of Starlink satellites equipped with direct-to-cell capabilities. These Starlink satellites can beam phone signals from space directly to smartphones. What is direct-to-cell satellite technology?… Continue reading First set of satellites with direct to-cell capabilities launched by SpaceX
India Club: what it means for our shipping firms
Source-This post is based on the article “India Club: what it means for our shipping firms” published in “Live mint” on 10th January 2024. Why in the News? India plans to create its own protection and indemnity (P&I) entity, the India Club, to provide insurance for ships in Indian waters thereby reducing reliance on global… Continue reading India Club: what it means for our shipping firms
Majority of cities far from clean air target, says study
Source-This post is based on the article “Majority of cities far from clean air target, says study” published in “The Hindu” on 10th January 2024. Why in the News? According to an analysis conducted by Respirer Living Sciences and Climate Trends, a significant number of Indian cities are considerably distant from achieving clean air target.… Continue reading Majority of cities far from clean air target, says study
India, U.K. sign two deals during Defence Minister’s visit
Source-This post is based on the article “India, U.K. ink 2 deals during Rajnath’s visit” published in “The Hindu” on 9th January 2024. Why in the News? India’s defense minister recently visited London, where India and the United Kingdom inked two agreements. It marks the first visit by an Indian Defense Minister to the U.K.… Continue reading India, U.K. sign two deals during Defence Minister’s visit
What is the long-running legal dispute over AMU’s minority character
Source: This post has been created based on the article “What is the long-running legal dispute over AMU’s minority character” published in “Indian Express” on 10th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Indian Society – Secularism. News: The article discusses the long-running legal dispute over Aligarh Muslim University’s minority character. Background: A 7-judge… Continue reading What is the long-running legal dispute over AMU’s minority character
On Regulations on Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) – The right flight path
Source: This post on New Flight Regulations has been created based on the article “The right flight path – DGCA aligns Indian rules with global norms” published in “Indian Express” on 10th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Infrastructure: Airports. News: The article discusses the recent changes in DGCA’s new… Continue reading On Regulations on Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) – The right flight path
On India’s K-Shaped Recovery – SBI report: K-shaped questions
Source: This post on India’s K-Shaped Recovery has been created based on the article “SBI report: K-shaped questions” published in “Indian Express” on 10th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Issues relating to Growth. News: The article discusses the recent report by SBI on India’s K-shaped recovery. It highlights the… Continue reading On India’s K-Shaped Recovery – SBI report: K-shaped questions
Guidelines for increasing Political inclusion of disabled
Source: The post Guidelines for increasing Political inclusion of disabled has been created, based on the article “After ECI guidelines, charting a path to disability inclusion in politics” published in “Indian express” on 10th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2- Polity- Electoral Reforms News: The article discusses guidelines released by India’s Election Commission… Continue reading Guidelines for increasing Political inclusion of disabled
Relevance of international law- Why international law matters
Source: The post relevance of international law has been created, based on the article “Why international law matters” published in “The Hindu” on 10th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2- International relation- Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. News: The article discusses how, despite its flaws and challenges in enforcement, international… Continue reading Relevance of international law- Why international law matters
