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Transition to electric trucks- Fleet electrification to tackle urban pollution
Source: The post transition to electric trucks has been created on the article “Fleet electrification to tackle urban pollution” published in “The Hindu” on 27th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper3- Environment– environmental pollution News: This article discusses the severe air pollution problem in Indian cities, mainly caused by PM2.5 and PM10 pollution from… Continue reading Transition to electric trucks- Fleet electrification to tackle urban pollution
Special Category Status (SCS)- Why is Bihar demanding the Special Category Status?
Source: This post on Special Category Status (SCS) has been created on the article “Why is Bihar demanding the Special Category Status?” published in The Hindu on 27th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2- Indian polity- Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. News: The article discusses Bihar’s request for Special Category… Continue reading Special Category Status (SCS)- Why is Bihar demanding the Special Category Status?
Control over media- old censorship on a new medium
Source: The post Control over media has been created on the article “Old censorship on a new medium” published in “The Hindu” on 27th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Security- Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges etc. News: The article discusses how the media landscape in India… Continue reading Control over media- old censorship on a new medium
DPI could help unlock a massive opportunity in the purple sector
Source: The post Digital Public Infrastructure unlocking a massive opportunity in the purple sector has been created on the article “DPI could help unlock a massive opportunity in the purple sector” published in “Live mint” on 27th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance- E-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential. GS Paper1- Society-… Continue reading DPI could help unlock a massive opportunity in the purple sector
Delay in Satellite Broadband spectrum allocation- Unable to connect – Spectrum allocation is holding up satellite broadband
Source: The post Spectrum allocation holding up satellite broadband has been created on the article “Unable to connect – Spectrum allocation is holding up satellite broadband” published in “Business Standard” on 27th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance- Issues arising out of the Design and Implementation of Govt policies. News: The article highlights… Continue reading Delay in Satellite Broadband spectrum allocation- Unable to connect – Spectrum allocation is holding up satellite broadband
9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) conducted by Indian Coast Guard
Source: The post is based on the article “9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) conducted by Indian Coast Guard” published in “PIB” on 26th November 2023 Why in the News? The 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) was conducted by the Indian Coast Guard off Vadinar, Gujarat. What is Exercise NATPOLREX? Specifications Details… Continue reading 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) conducted by Indian Coast Guard
International Seminar on Santha Kavi Bhima Bhoi and the legacy of Mahima Cult
Source: The post is based on the article “International Seminar on Santha Kavi Bhima Bhoi and the legacy of Mahima Cult” published in “PIB” on 26th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister for Education inaugurated the ‘International Seminar on Santha Kavi Bhima Bhoi and the legacy of Mahima Cult’ in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.… Continue reading International Seminar on Santha Kavi Bhima Bhoi and the legacy of Mahima Cult
Ayushman Bharat centres to be now called Ayushman Arogya Mandir
Source: The post is based on the article “Ayushman Bharat centres to be now called Ayushman Arogya Mandir” published in “The Hindu” on 27th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Health Ministry has decided to rename the Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres to “Ayushman Arogya Mandir”.These centers will also have a new tagline… Continue reading Ayushman Bharat centres to be now called Ayushman Arogya Mandir
Dark Sky Reserve: Ladakh will soon have South East Asia’s first Night Sky Sanctuary
Source: The post is based on the article “Dark Sky Reserve:Ladakh will soon have South East Asia’s first Night Sky Sanctuary” published in “PIB” on 26th November 2023 Why in the News? Ladakh will soon have South East Asia’s first Night Sky Sanctuary at Hanle. What is a Dark Sky Reserve? Specifications Details What is… Continue reading Dark Sky Reserve: Ladakh will soon have South East Asia’s first Night Sky Sanctuary
