Source: The post is based on the article “Endangered Himalayan vulture, bred in captivity for the first time in India” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Captive breeding?3 What is Himalayan vulture?4 About Vulture Conservation Breeding Centres(VCBC): What is the News? Researchers have recorded the first… Continue reading Endangered Himalayan vulture, bred in captivity for the first time in India
Why is the Biological Diversity Bill facing opposition?
Source– The post is based on the article “Why is the Biological Diversity Bill facing opposition?” published in “The Hindu” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to global economic development News– Recently Parliament passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Why are there issues with the Bill? The Bill provides exemptions… Continue reading Why is the Biological Diversity Bill facing opposition?
India needs evidence-based, ethics-driven medicine
Source– The post is based on the article “India needs evidence-based, ethics-driven medicine” published in “The Hindu” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Issues related to taditional system of medicine News– Supporters of Hameopathy have argued in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia recently for expanding its use by citing… Continue reading India needs evidence-based, ethics-driven medicine
Workplace safety is not negotiable at any level
Source– The post is based on the article “Workplace safety is not negotiable at any level” published in the “mint” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population. GS1- Social empowerment Relevance: issues related to women News– The article deals with the issue of sexual harassment of women at workplaces. What are… Continue reading Workplace safety is not negotiable at any level
Chawal Is The New Oil
Source: The post is based on the article “Chawal Is The New Oil” published in The Times of India on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy –Growth & Development Relevance: About ban on the export of rice News: Russia’s decision to abandon the Black Sea grain deal is contributing to the global food price… Continue reading Chawal Is The New Oil
Details Awaited – Personal data protection bill this time does well to emphasise purpose limitation. But subsequent rules are the key
Source: The post is based on the article “Details Awaited – Personal data protection bill this time does well to emphasise purpose limitation. But subsequent rules are the key” published in The Times of India on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of… Continue reading Details Awaited – Personal data protection bill this time does well to emphasise purpose limitation. But subsequent rules are the key
House clears tweaked law to set off undersea mineral hunt
Source: The post is based on the article “House clears tweaked law to set off undersea mineral hunt” published in Times of India on 4th August 2023. What is the News? The Rajya Sabha has passed the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill,2023. What is Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill,2023?… Continue reading House clears tweaked law to set off undersea mineral hunt
Net zero emissions target
Source: The post is based on the article “Net zero emissions target” published in PIB on 3rd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 India’s Greenhouse emissions:3 India’s Net Zero Emissions Target:4 What are the steps taken by India to address the growing environmental problems in the country? What is the News? Union Minister of… Continue reading Net zero emissions target
NHAI Launches ‘Rajmargyatra’ a Unified Mobile Application for National Highway Users
Source: The post is based on the article “NHAI Launches ‘Rajmargyatra’ a Unified Mobile Application for National Highway Users” published in PIB on 3rd August 2023. What is the News? The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched the ‘Rajmargyatra’ app. What is Rajmargyatra? Rajmargyatra is a citizen-centric unified mobile application. It empowers travelers… Continue reading NHAI Launches ‘Rajmargyatra’ a Unified Mobile Application for National Highway Users
Rajya Sabha passes Mediation Bill, 2021
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajya Sabha passes Mediation Bill, 2021” published in The Economic Times on 1st August 2023. What is the News? Rajya Sabha has passed the Mediation Bill 2021. What is Mediation? Mediation is a type of ADR (alternative dispute resolution), where a dispute is referred to a neutral… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Mediation Bill, 2021
