Source: The post is based on the article “PLFS data elucidates a burgeoning trend of youth and individuals from varied age groups actively embracing the workforce” published in PIB on 24th August 2023. What is the News? According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), there has been a noticeable shift in India’s workforce… Continue reading PLFS data elucidates a burgeoning trend of youth and individuals from varied age groups actively embracing the workforce
New technology developed to transport of radio frequency (RF) through optical methods could improve digital & satellite communication
Source: The post is based on the article “New technology developed to transport of radio frequency (RF) through optical methods could improve digital & satellite communication” published in PIB on 24th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Next-Generation Photonic Analog-to-Digital Converters (NG-PADC)?3 What are the limitations of traditional electronic Analog-to-digital converters (ADCs)?4… Continue reading New technology developed to transport of radio frequency (RF) through optical methods could improve digital & satellite communication
To enhance IAF efficiency, govt. to buy weapons locally
Source: The post is based on the article “To enhance IAF efficiency, govt. to buy weapons locally” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. What is the News? Defense Acquisition Council(DAC) has recently approved capital acquisition proposals worth around ₹7,800 crore. What are the projects approved by the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC)? Electronic Warfare(EW)… Continue reading To enhance IAF efficiency, govt. to buy weapons locally
Indian Ocean Dipole turns positive, may prove too late for monsoon
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Ocean Dipole turns positive, may prove too late for monsoon” published in Hindu Business Line on 23rd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Indian Ocean Dipole(IOD)?3 What is the impact of the Indian Ocean Dipole(IOD)?4 How much rainfall has India recorded this… Continue reading Indian Ocean Dipole turns positive, may prove too late for monsoon
NMC puts on hold rules for doctors to prescribe only generic medicines
Source: The post is based on the article “NMC puts on hold rules for doctors to prescribe only generic medicines” published in Indian Express on 25th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What were the guidelines issued by the National Medical Commission(NMC)?3 Why did the NMC issued these guidelines on generic drugs?4 Why are… Continue reading NMC puts on hold rules for doctors to prescribe only generic medicines
PM seeks level playing field for smaller e-com companies
Source: The post is based on the article “PM seeks level playing field for smaller e-com companies” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister addressed the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial summit. What are the key takeaways from the PM’s address at the G20 Trade Summit?… Continue reading PM seeks level playing field for smaller e-com companies
The Fujiwhara effect: When cyclones ‘dance’
Source: The post is based on the article “The Fujiwhara effect: When cyclones ‘dance’” published in Indian Express on 24th August 2023. What is the News? The western coast of the United States recently experienced Hurricane Hilary, which transformed into a sub-tropical storm upon reaching the US. This event led to the National Hurricane Centre… Continue reading The Fujiwhara effect: When cyclones ‘dance’
Know your rover pragyan
Source: The post is based on the article “Know your rover pragyan ” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. What is the News? ISRO has released the much-anticipated video of the Pragyan rover ramping down from the Vikram lander and walking on the lunar surface. What is a Rover? A rover is simply a… Continue reading Know your rover pragyan
BRICS now a non-Western grouping with the induction of six more member nations
Source: The post is based on the article “BRICS now a non-Western grouping with the induction of six more member nations” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Which are the six countries invited by BRICS to become members?3 What is the significance of BRICS expansion?4 What BRICS expansion… Continue reading BRICS now a non-Western grouping with the induction of six more member nations
India and the Northern Sea Route
Source: The post is based on the article “India and the Northern Sea Route” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: The article talks about India’s increasing role in Arctic’s Northern Sea Route (NSR) for cargo. It covers… Continue reading India and the Northern Sea Route
