Source: The post train accidents in India, has been created on the article “TRACK CHANGES- Accidents are on the rise as the railway infra grapples with increasing pressure. How can it cope?” published in “Live mints” on 23rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Economy- Infrastructures (railway) News: The article discusses recent train… Continue reading Train accidents in India – TRACK CHANGES- Accidents are on the rise as the railway infra grapples with increasing pressure. How can it cope?
Problems with board exams – We must not let an exam marks chase distort education in India
Source: The post problems with board exams, has been created on the article “We must not let an exam marks chase distort education in India” published in “Live mints” on 23rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education News: The article discusses… Continue reading Problems with board exams – We must not let an exam marks chase distort education in India
Political parties promising “freebies” – What elite critics of freebies don’t understand
Source: The post political parties promising “freebies”, has been created on the article “What elite critics of freebies don’t understand” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Electoral Reforms. News: The article discusses the trend of Indian political parties promising expensive welfare schemes, or “freebies,”… Continue reading Political parties promising “freebies” – What elite critics of freebies don’t understand
International Space Station turns 25
Source- This post is based on the article “International Space Station turns 25! Know all about this groundbreaking initiative” published in “The Financial Express” on 20 November 2023. Why in the News? The International Space Station has completed 25 years of its journey since the first module launched into orbit in 1998. What is the… Continue reading International Space Station turns 25
RISE Accelerator: AIM– NITI Aayog launches it to support Australian and Indian circular economy startups
Source: The post is based on the article “RISE Accelerator: AIM– NITI Aayog launches it to support Australian and Indian circular economy startups” published in “PIB” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog has launched a new accelerator program called Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE).… Continue reading RISE Accelerator: AIM– NITI Aayog launches it to support Australian and Indian circular economy startups
National Medical Commission (NMC) clarifies norms for foreign medical graduates
Source: The post is based on the article “National Medical Commission (NMC) clarifies norms for foreign medical graduates” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd November 2023 Why in the News? The National Medical Commission (NMC) has clarified the rules under which foreign medical graduates, especially students from Ukraine and the Philippines, can register, work and… Continue reading National Medical Commission (NMC) clarifies norms for foreign medical graduates
Amyloidosis: Scientists fabricate 2D protein monolayer that can help to study diseases like Amyloidosis
Source: The post is based on the article “Amyloidosis: Scientists fabricate 2D protein monolayer that can help to study diseases like Amyloidosis” published in “PIB” on 22nd November 2023. Why in the News? Scientists have created a 2D protein monolayer by assembling lysozyme molecules. This can help study diseases such as Amyloidosis. What is Amyloidosis?… Continue reading Amyloidosis: Scientists fabricate 2D protein monolayer that can help to study diseases like Amyloidosis
E prime layer: Surface Water Dives Deep And Transforms Earth’s Core’s Outer Layer
Source: The post is based on the article “E prime layer: Surface Water Dives Deep And Transforms Earth’s Core’s Outer Layer” published in “Astrobiology” on 15th November 2023. Why in the News? Researchers from Arizona State University and an international team discovered the origin of the previously known E prime layer in the Earth’s interior,… Continue reading E prime layer: Surface Water Dives Deep And Transforms Earth’s Core’s Outer Layer
Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23: Indian Army contingent departs for Australia
Source: The post is based on the article “Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23: Indian Army contingent departs for Australia” published in “PIB” on 22nd November 2023. Why in the News? The Indian Armed Forces contingent has departed to take part in the second edition of Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23 being held in Perth, Australia. What is Exercise AUSTRAHIND?… Continue reading Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23: Indian Army contingent departs for Australia
AGNI Initiative to Promote Innovations by Ayurveda Practitioners
Source: The post is based on the article “AGNI Initiative to Promote Innovations by Ayurveda Practitioners” published in “PIB” on 23rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS) has launched the Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative (AGNI). What is the AGNI Initiative? Specifications Details Launched by Central Council… Continue reading AGNI Initiative to Promote Innovations by Ayurveda Practitioners
