Source: The post is based on the article “Changing the way the postman knocks” published in “The Hindu” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- infrastructure (Communication) News: The new Post Office Bill (2023) revises the old 1898 Act, granting the postal department increased pricing and service autonomy. It also permits the interception of items… Continue reading Changing the way the postman knocks
Broadening the field- Science awards should aim to encourage more young scientists
Source: The post is based on the article “Broadening the field- Science awards should aim to encourage more young scientists” published in “The Hindu” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: The article talks about the delayed announcement of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar… Continue reading Broadening the field- Science awards should aim to encourage more young scientists
PMMSY: bridging gaps in the fisheries sector
Source: The post is based on the article “PMMSY: bridging gaps in the fisheries sector” published in “The Hindu” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture- Economy of animal rearing News: The article talks about Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), which has made substantial investments in the Indian fisheries sector over three years. It… Continue reading PMMSY: bridging gaps in the fisheries sector
Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target
Source: The post is based on the article “Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target” published in “The Hindu” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- infrastructure (energy) News: The article addresses the challenges and consequences of the global target set at COP28, which aims to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. It highlights the… Continue reading Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target
The New Delhi Declaration and Paris Agenda show a way forth
Source– The post is based on the article “The New Delhi Declaration and Paris Agenda show a way forth” published in the “mint” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News– At the end of June, a historic summit on international solidarity concluded the Paris Agenda for People and the Planet. African leaders amplified this… Continue reading The New Delhi Declaration and Paris Agenda show a way forth
Express View: Checking Nipah
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View: Checking Nipah” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance- Communicable diseases News– The Nipah virus has surfaced in Kerala for the fourth time in the past five years. What are some facts about the Nipah virus? It… Continue reading Express View: Checking Nipah
Expanding the Indian economy, the green way
Source– The post is based on the article “Expanding the Indian economy, the green way” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance- Issue related to climate change News– The Centre is planning to set up the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) by establishing a national framework that will help in… Continue reading Expanding the Indian economy, the green way
For Make in India, Invent in India
Source– The post is based on the article “For Make in India, Invent in India” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – Government policies related to human resource – skill development Relevance- Issues related to scientific research in India News– The article explains the recent efforts by the Indian government… Continue reading For Make in India, Invent in India
Explained | What is arXiv, and why is it still relevant for scientific research?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What is arXiv, and why is it still relevant for scientific research?” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is arXiv?3 How does arXiv’s approval system work?4 What are the benefits of arXiv?5 Why is ArXiv bad for… Continue reading Explained | What is arXiv, and why is it still relevant for scientific research?
Advanced landing systems
Source: The post is based on the article “Advanced landing systems cut flight delays, but come at a cost” published in “The Hindu” on 4th March 2024 What is the News? Recent flight delays in India due to adverse weather conditions have raised concerns about the adequacy of existing Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) and the… Continue reading Advanced landing systems
