Source: The post is based on the article “Umbrella Scheme of “SHREYAS” comprising 4 central sector sub- schemes” published in “PIB” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? This article talks about the Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS). What is SHREYAS Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment… Continue reading Umbrella Scheme of “SHREYAS” comprising 4 central sector sub- schemes
In a 1st, Olive Ridley turtle’s 5,000-km migration tracked
Source: The post is based on the article “In a 1st, Olive Ridley turtle’s 5,000-km migration tracked” published in “TOI” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun and Maharashtra’s forest department have conducted a study to understand the offshore movements and migration of Olive Ridley Turtles. What are Olive… Continue reading In a 1st, Olive Ridley turtle’s 5,000-km migration tracked
Toilet use declining in rural India since 2018-19: WB paper
Source: The post is based on the article “Toilet use declining in rural India since 2018-19: WB paper” published in “The Hindu” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the World Bank and a faculty member of economics at Yale University have released a working paper on the progress of the Swacch… Continue reading Toilet use declining in rural India since 2018-19: WB paper
Nobel Prize in Physics 2023: What the three scientists have been awarded for
Source: The post is based on the article “Nobel Prize in Physics 2023: What the three scientists have been awarded for” published in “Indian Express” on 3rd October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Electrons?3 Why is it difficult to capture electrons?4 What is attosecond?5 What did the three Nobel Prize winners in… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Physics 2023: What the three scientists have been awarded for
ED must give grounds of arrest in writing to accused: SC
Source: The post is based on the article “ED must give grounds of arrest in writing to accused: SC” published in “Indian Express” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has held that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) should furnish the grounds of arrest to the accused in writing at the time… Continue reading ED must give grounds of arrest in writing to accused: SC
Indian and Bangladesh armies begin Joint Exercise
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian and Bangladesh armies begin Joint Exercise” published in “PIB” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? India and Bangladesh have commenced the 11th edition of annual joint military exercise called Exercise SAMPRITI in Umroi, Meghalaya. What is Exercise SAMPRITI? Exercise SAMPRITI is an annual joint… Continue reading Indian and Bangladesh armies begin Joint Exercise
50 lakh Street Vendors covered under PM SVANidhi Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “50 lakh Street Vendors covered under PM SVANidhi Scheme” published in “PIB” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme has achieved a significant milestone by extending its support to more than 50 lakh street vendors across… Continue reading 50 lakh Street Vendors covered under PM SVANidhi Scheme
Circular migration: looking at both sides of the debate
Source: The post is based on the article “Circular migration: looking at both sides of the debate” published in “The Hindu” on 4th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- population and associated issues; urbanisation, their problems and their remedies. News: The author discusses “circular migration,” where people move between countries for work and return home periodically, contrasting… Continue reading Circular migration: looking at both sides of the debate
Election of China-friendly Mohamed Muizzu could test Indo-Maldives ties
Source: The post is based on the article “Election of China-friendly Mohamed Muizzu could test Indo-Maldives ties” published in The Indian Express on 4th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations – Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Relevance: India and Maldives Relations News: Muizzu’s victory in the… Continue reading Election of China-friendly Mohamed Muizzu could test Indo-Maldives ties
Without a caste count, there can be no honest politics
Source: The post is based on articles “Without a caste count, there can be no honest politics” published in The Indian Express on 4th October 2023 and “This Doesn’t Count – India’s fast-growing economy must generate more social mobility for caste to lose its political appeal” published in The Times of India on 4th October… Continue reading Without a caste count, there can be no honest politics
