Source: The post is based on the article “Railway network in 14 states 100% electrified in FY23, Northeast lags” published in Business Standard on 27th April 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways has completed 90% electrification of its broad-gauge(BG) network as of March 31, 2023. – Note: Gauge refers to the vertical length between… Continue reading Railway network in 14 states 100% electrified in FY23, Northeast lags
India and UK to jointly create India-UK ‘NET Zero’ Innovation Virtual Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “India and UK to jointly create India-UK ‘NET Zero’ Innovation Virtual Centre” published in PIB on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The India-UK Science & Innovation Council meeting was recently held. What are the key highlights from the India-UK Science & Innovation Council meeting? India… Continue reading India and UK to jointly create India-UK ‘NET Zero’ Innovation Virtual Centre
PRET: WHO launches initiative to make world better prepared for future pandemics
Source: The post is based on the article “PRET: WHO launches initiative to make world better prepared for future pandemics” published in Down To Earth on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Initiative. What is Preparedness and Resilience for… Continue reading PRET: WHO launches initiative to make world better prepared for future pandemics
India becoming most populous nation – is it a bane or boon?
Source: The post is based on the article “India becoming most populous nation – is it a bane or boon?” published in The Indian Express on 28th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Population and Associated Issues Relevance: measures needed to utilize rising population for growth News: India has now become the world’s most populous nation by… Continue reading India becoming most populous nation – is it a bane or boon?
Finance is the binding constraint in efforts to fight climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “Finance is the binding constraint in efforts to fight climate change” published in Live Mint on 28th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Climate Change Relevance: concerns associated with climate finance News: Countries around the world are adopting climate mitigation technologies to tackle climate change. However, climate… Continue reading Finance is the binding constraint in efforts to fight climate change
What the wrestlers’ protest says about power and politics in India
Source- The post is based on the article “What the wrestlers’ protest says about power and politics in India” published in the “The Indian Express” on 28th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance– Issues related to women sports person News– The top national- and international-level wrestlers to once again sit on… Continue reading What the wrestlers’ protest says about power and politics in India
Darwin must stay in Indian school textbooks
Source– The post is based on the article “Darwin must stay in Indian school textbooks” published in “The Hindu” on 28th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance: Issues related to pedagogy and curriculum News- The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) dropped Darwin’s theory from the… Continue reading Darwin must stay in Indian school textbooks
Not by ‘Vande Bharat’ alone
Source- The post is based on the article “Not by ‘Vande Bharat’ alone” published in “The Hindu” on 28th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure Relevance– Issues related to railway News– The article explains the overemphasis on Vande Bharat trains What are the issues with railways in India? The Annual Plan outlay of the Indian Railways… Continue reading Not by ‘Vande Bharat’ alone
Should India consider phasing out nuclear power?
Source- The post is based on the article “Should India consider phasing out nuclear power?” published in “The Hindu” on 28th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Energy Relevance– Issues related to nuclear energy News– The article explains the relevance of nuclear power for future energy needs. Contents1 What is the global scenario of nuclear energy?2 What… Continue reading Should India consider phasing out nuclear power?
Sudan conflict: Who are the Rapid Security Forces, up in arms against the country’s military
Source: The post is based on the article “Sudan conflict: Who are the Rapid Security Forces, up in arms against the country’s military” published in Indian Express on 28th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Where is Sudan?3 What is happening in Sudan?4 What is Rapid Support Forces(RSF)?5 What is the conflict between the… Continue reading Sudan conflict: Who are the Rapid Security Forces, up in arms against the country’s military
