Source: This post has been created based on the articles “Putting the ‘70-hour work week’ idea into perspective” published in The Hindu and “Narayana Murthy just gave some very bad advice” published in The Indian Express on 31st October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Indian Economy and issues relating to… Continue reading Putting the ‘70-hour work week’ idea into perspective; Narayana Murthy just gave some very bad advice
On the rising risks of urban flooding – The expansion of settlements into flood-prone areas
Source: This post on the rising risks of urban flooding has been created based on the article “The expansion of settlements into flood-prone areas” published in The Hindu on 31st October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster and disaster management. News: This article discusses the recent findings of a World Bank Report highlighting… Continue reading On the rising risks of urban flooding – The expansion of settlements into flood-prone areas
On increasing Indian Railways’ revenue – Easing the transport of cargo by Railways
Source: This post on increasing Indian Railways’ share in cargo has been created based on the article “Easing the transport of cargo by Railways” published in The Hindu on 31st October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. News: This article discusses the actions taken by… Continue reading On increasing Indian Railways’ revenue – Easing the transport of cargo by Railways
Union Finance Minister inaugurates the first Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Finance Minister inaugurates the first Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi” published in “PIB” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister for Finance has inaugurated the Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi.… Continue reading Union Finance Minister inaugurates the first Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi
Researchers activate world’s tiniest coin-sized particle accelerator
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers activate world’s tiniest coin-sized particle accelerator published in “TOI” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? Researchers have activated the world’s smallest particle accelerator called Nanophotonic electron accelerator(NEA). What are Particle Accelerators? A particle accelerator is a machine that accelerates elementary particles, such as electrons… Continue reading Researchers activate world’s tiniest coin-sized particle accelerator
Three dead during ‘Banni’ festival at Devaragattu in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district
Source: The post is based on the article “Three dead during ‘Banni’ festival at Devaragattu in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district” published in “The Hindu” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? Three people died during the celebration of the Banni Festival in Andhra Pradesh. What is the Banni Festival? Specification Details Type It is… Continue reading Three dead during ‘Banni’ festival at Devaragattu in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district
Why the Lewis Model on labour and industrialisation has worked in China, not in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Why the Lewis Model on labour and industrialisation has worked in China, not in India” published in “Indian Express” on 31st October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is the Lewis Model in Economic Development?3 Why did the Lewis Model work in China and not in… Continue reading Why the Lewis Model on labour and industrialisation has worked in China, not in India
Lorrainosaurus: Ancient sea monster remains reveal oldest mega-predatory pliosaur
Source: The post is based on the article “Lorrainosaurus: Ancient sea monster remains reveal oldest mega-predatory pliosaur” published in “ScienceDaily” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? Researchers have discovered the oldest-known mega-predatory pliosaur called Lorrainosaurus in northeastern France. What is Lorrainosaurus? Lorrainosaurus is the oldest large-bodied pliosaur.The fossils of Lorrainosaurus were discovered in… Continue reading Lorrainosaurus: Ancient sea monster remains reveal oldest mega-predatory pliosaur
The act of photocopying: its origins, working and wide-ranging impact
Source: The post is based on the article “The act of photocopying: its origins, working and wide-ranging impact” published in “The Hindu” on 31st October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Photocopying?3 How does Xerography work?4 How did xerography change the world? Why in the News? Photocopying technology has revolutionized the way we… Continue reading The act of photocopying: its origins, working and wide-ranging impact
11 Countries Sign Declaration for Global Protection of River Dolphins by 2030
Source: The post is based on the article “11 Countries Sign Declaration for Global Protection of River Dolphins by 2030” published in “WWF” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? Eleven Asian and South American countries have signed a Global Declaration for Protection of River Dolphins. What is the Global Declaration for Protection of… Continue reading 11 Countries Sign Declaration for Global Protection of River Dolphins by 2030
