Source: The post is based on the article “Ashok Gulati writes: How India can minimise climate risk in agriculture” published in “Indian express” on 16th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture- different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage; food security. News: The article discusses India’s progress in food security and its water usage in agriculture.… Continue reading Ashok Gulati writes: How India can minimise climate risk in agriculture
The world needs to stop taking water for granted
Source: The post is based on the article “The world needs to stop taking water for granted” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture- different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage; food security. News: The article discusses the importance of water for food production, especially with climate change causing extreme… Continue reading The world needs to stop taking water for granted
Closing the gender pay gap in the workforce
Source: The post is based on the article “Closing the gender pay gap in the workforce” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society- Woman empowerment & GS3- Economy- Employment News: The article discusses the work of Claudia Goldin on gender inequality in the job market. Goldin argues that women’s lower pay… Continue reading Closing the gender pay gap in the workforce
Railways develops anti-freeze flushes and fuel tanks for journeys in J&K
Source: The post is based on the article “Railways develops anti-freeze flushes and fuel tanks for journeys in J&K” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways is constructing the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. But the project is facing challenges due to sub-zero temperatures in the Jammu and… Continue reading Railways develops anti-freeze flushes and fuel tanks for journeys in J&K
Study estimates count of UAVs required for the three Services
Source: The post is based on the article “Study estimates count of UAVs required for the three Services” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? Chief of Defence Staff, has initiated two studies on major military platforms used by the three Services in India. The studies focus on unmanned aerial… Continue reading Study estimates count of UAVs required for the three Services
Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline
Source: The post is based on the article “Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline” published in “BBC” on 16th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Baltic-connector gas pipeline?3 Where is the Baltic Sea?4 What are Baltic States? What is the News? Finland is investigating potential sabotage of the Baltic-connector… Continue reading Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline
Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current retirement age of scientists?3 Why is the government planning to increase the retirement age of scientists?4 Was this proposal… Continue reading Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65
1st P20 Summit hosted by India has been the most successful P20 Summit ever: Lok Sabha Speaker
Source: The post is based on the article “1st P20 Summit hosted by India has been the most successful P20 Summit ever: Lok Sabha Speaker” published in “PIB” on 16th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the P20 Summit?3 Who hosted the 9th P20 Summit?4 What is the Inter-Parliamentary Union(IPU)? What is… Continue reading 1st P20 Summit hosted by India has been the most successful P20 Summit ever: Lok Sabha Speaker
World Health Summit 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “World Health Summit 2023” published in “PIB” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? India’s Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare attended the World Health Summit 2023. What is the World Health Summit? World Health Summit is the unique international strategic forum for global health… Continue reading World Health Summit 2023
World Organisation for Animal Health Approves Self Declaration of Freedom from Avian Influenza in Indian Poultry Compartments
Source: The post is based on the article “World Organisation for Animal Health Approves Self Declaration of Freedom from Avian Influenza in Indian Poultry Compartments” published in “PIB” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? World Organisation for Animal Health(WOAH) has approved India’s self-declaration of freedom from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza(HPAI) in specific poultry… Continue reading World Organisation for Animal Health Approves Self Declaration of Freedom from Avian Influenza in Indian Poultry Compartments
