Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition in Chennai” published in PIB on 27th July 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched a Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC). It was launched on the sidelines… Continue reading Union Minister launches Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition in Chennai
Discovered: A mechanism that quietly removes unfit cells before you’re born
Source: The post is based on the article “Discovered: A mechanism that quietly removes unfit cells before you’re born” published in The Hindu on 26th July 2023. What is the News? Scientists have found that cells that don’t express a particular gene are destroyed before an embryo starts to develop. What are non committed cells?… Continue reading Discovered: A mechanism that quietly removes unfit cells before you’re born
Centre launches Technological Advancements in Crop Insurance to Empowering Farmers and Streamlining Operations in PMFBY
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre launches Technological Advancements in Crop Insurance to Empowering Farmers and Streamlining Operations in PMFBY” published in PIB on 21st July 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched several new technological initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)… Continue reading Centre launches Technological Advancements in Crop Insurance to Empowering Farmers and Streamlining Operations in PMFBY
RTI in politics: Bringing political parties within the fold of law will not help
Source: The post is based on the article “RTI in politics: Bringing political parties within the fold of law will not help” published in “Business standard” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. News: The author argues against a petition to include political parties under the Right to Information… Continue reading RTI in politics: Bringing political parties within the fold of law will not help
The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains
Source: The post is based on the article “The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains” published in “The Hindu” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and icecaps) News: The author discusses the historical and ecological significance of the Yamuna River’s floodplains in Delhi. He highlights how urbanization, construction, and… Continue reading The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains
Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice” published in “The Indian express” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. News: A parliamentary panel, constituted after the 2015 award return controversy, wants Sahitya Akademi awardees to… Continue reading Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice
Ayushman Bharat expose: How to nudge India’s public health infrastructure
Source: The post is based on the article “Ayushman Bharat expose: How to nudge India’s public health infrastructure” published in “The Indian express” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. News: The author discusses challenges in the… Continue reading Ayushman Bharat expose: How to nudge India’s public health infrastructure
Weighing in on the National Research Foundation Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Weighing in on the National Research Foundation Bill” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: concerns with National Research Foundation News: The Union Cabinet has recently approved the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill 2023. What is NRF? Read Here: What… Continue reading Weighing in on the National Research Foundation Bill
An avoidable ban – Restrictions on rice exports can be counterproductive
Source: The post is based on an article “An avoidable ban – Restrictions on rice exports can be counterproductive” published in Business Standard on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies & Intervention Relevance: concerns with ban on rice exports News: Recently, India has decided to ban the export of all types of rice, except… Continue reading An avoidable ban – Restrictions on rice exports can be counterproductive
Adopt a comprehensive plan for nature conservation
Source– The post is based on the article “Adopt a comprehensive plan for nature conservation” published in the “mint” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Wildlife conservation News- The article explains the importance of conserving nature. It explains the challenges for India in environment protection and potential solutions to address these challenges. Contents1… Continue reading Adopt a comprehensive plan for nature conservation
