Source: The post is based on the article “Meet ‘Pibot,’ the humanoid robot that can safely pilot an airplane better than a human” published on Euronews.com on 15th August. What is the News? A team of engineers and researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) is currently developing a humanoid robot… Continue reading Meet ‘Pibot,’ the humanoid robot that can safely pilot an airplane better than a human
Cabinet approves “PM-eBus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operations; priority to cities having no organized bus service
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves “PM-eBus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operations; priority to cities having no organized bus service” published in PIB on 16th August 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved PM-eBus Sewa to improve urban mobility and decarbonise public transport in cities. What is… Continue reading Cabinet approves “PM-eBus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operations; priority to cities having no organized bus service
‘Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families” published in The Hindu on 17th August 2023. What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a new Scheme named “PM Vishwakarma”. What is the PM Vishwakarma Scheme? Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To strengthen… Continue reading ‘Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families
To remove gender stereotypes from the law, a new SC handbook
Source: The post is based on the article “To remove gender stereotypes from the law, a new SC handbook” published in The Hindu 17th August 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has launched a handbook titled “Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes”. What is the purpose of the “Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes”? Aim:… Continue reading To remove gender stereotypes from the law, a new SC handbook
Housing for all – Addressing housing shortage in urban areas requires urgent, concerted efforts
Source: The post is based on the article “Housing for all – Addressing housing shortage in urban areas requires urgent, concerted efforts” published in The Hindu on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: About the proposed housing… Continue reading Housing for all – Addressing housing shortage in urban areas requires urgent, concerted efforts
Understanding the MoEFCC’s U-turn
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding the MoEFCC’s U-turn” published in The Hindu on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Conservation News: In June, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) reversed its decision to establish integrated regional offices by merging offices of the Forest Survey of India (FSI), the… Continue reading Understanding the MoEFCC’s U-turn
New Bills and a principled course for criminal law reforms
Source– The post is based on the article “New Bills and a principled course for criminal law reforms” published in “The Hindu” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Functioning of Judiciary News– Recently, Parliament introduced three Bills transforming India’s criminal laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to replace the Indian Penal Code; the… Continue reading New Bills and a principled course for criminal law reforms
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 17th, 2023
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 17th, 2023
Unhealthy prescription – On National Medical Commission’s regulations
Source– The post is based on the article “Unhealthy prescription” published in “The Business Standard” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance: Regulatory issues in healthcare sector News– The National Medical Commission’s regulation has stipulated that doctors can prescribe only generic drugs, failing which they would be… Continue reading Unhealthy prescription – On National Medical Commission’s regulations
Why is Bihar’s caste-based survey facing legal challenges?
Source– The post is based on the article “Why is Bihar’s caste-based survey facing legal challenges?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social issues. GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance: Issues related to river water disputes between states News– The Supreme Court is set to hear on August 18, petitions… Continue reading Why is Bihar’s caste-based survey facing legal challenges?
