Source: The post is based on the article “Gulf of Guinea: Indian Naval Ship SUMEDHA visits Nigeria” published in “PIB” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? The Indian Navy Ship (INS) SUMEDHA has made a port call to Nigeria to improve existing bilateral relations as well as security in the Gulf of Guinea.… Continue reading Gulf of Guinea: Indian Naval Ship SUMEDHA visits Nigeria
Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937: A Significant Step towards Strengthening Aviation Safety and Ease of Doing Business in aviation regulation
Source: The post is based on the article “Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937: A Significant Step towards Strengthening Aviation Safety and Ease of Doing Business in aviation regulation” published in “PIB” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has made several amendments to the Aircraft Rules,1937. These amendments aim to… Continue reading Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937: A Significant Step towards Strengthening Aviation Safety and Ease of Doing Business in aviation regulation
What is the white phosphorus that Israel is accused of using in Gaza?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the white phosphorus that Israel is accused of using in Gaza?” published in “Al Jazeera” on 17th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is White Phosphorus?3 What harm can white phosphorus cause to humans?4 Is White Phosphorus banned? What is the News? Human… Continue reading What is the white phosphorus that Israel is accused of using in Gaza?
Pontus Plate: Scientists discover ghost of ancient mega-plate that disappeared 20 million years ago
Source: The post is based on the article “Pontus Plate: Scientists discover ghost of ancient mega-plate that disappeared 20 million years ago” published in “Science Alert” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists have rediscovered a long-lost tectonic plate named “Pontus Plate”. What is a Pontus Plate? The Pontus plate is a tectonic… Continue reading Pontus Plate: Scientists discover ghost of ancient mega-plate that disappeared 20 million years ago
Court declines abortion plea, says it can’t ‘stop heartbeat’ of viable foetus
Source: The post is based on the article “Court declines abortion plea, says it can’t ‘stop heartbeat’ of viable foetus” published in “The Hindu” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has declined a married woman’s plea to medically terminate her 26-week pregnancy. The court gave this judgment based on the… Continue reading Court declines abortion plea, says it can’t ‘stop heartbeat’ of viable foetus
The materiality and morality of Net Zero should go hand in hand
Source: This post has been created based on the article “The materiality and morality of Net Zero should go hand in hand” published in LiveMint on 17th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. GS Paper 3… Continue reading The materiality and morality of Net Zero should go hand in hand
Palliative care, a way to reduce financial distress for people with life limiting diseases
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Palliative care, a way to reduce financial distress for people with life limiting diseases” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: This article discusses… Continue reading Palliative care, a way to reduce financial distress for people with life limiting diseases
The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA
Source: This post has been created based on the article “The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. News: This article discusses the importance of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) with respect to… Continue reading The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA
Confronting the long-term risks of Artificial Intelligence
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Confronting the long-term risks of Artificial Intelligence” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology — Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: This article discusses the long-term risks associated with the use of… Continue reading Confronting the long-term risks of Artificial Intelligence
Delay as tactic – The Centre should stick to timelines to avoid friction with the Collegium
Source: The post is based on the article “Delay as tactic – The Centre should stick to timelines to avoid friction with the Collegium” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity – Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Relevance: concerns associated with the collegium system News: The… Continue reading Delay as tactic – The Centre should stick to timelines to avoid friction with the Collegium
