Source: This post on the basics of electricity transmission has been created based on the article “Understanding the fundamentals of how electricity is transmitted” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: This article discusses the… Continue reading On the basics of electricity transmission – Understanding the fundamentals of how electricity is transmitted
On the issues with Supreme Court’s MFN verdict – A verdict that hampers international law obligations
Source: This post on the issues with Supreme Court’s MFN verdict has been created based on the article “A verdict that hampers international law obligations” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. GS… Continue reading On the issues with Supreme Court’s MFN verdict – A verdict that hampers international law obligations
India’s hypertension map: How different states, regions fare
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s hypertension map: How different states, regions fare” published in “Indian Express” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? The recent analysis of the National Family Health Survey(NFHS) data has revealed substantial disparities in the prevalence, diagnosis, treatment and control of hypertension within Indian states and… Continue reading India’s hypertension map: How different states, regions fare
Deep Ocean Mission: a challenge harder than going to space
Source: The post is based on the article “Deep Ocean Mission: a challenge harder than going to space” published in “The Hindu” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? India’s Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) is an ambitious initiative aimed at exploring and harnessing the immense potential of the ocean’s depths. What is the Deep… Continue reading Deep Ocean Mission: a challenge harder than going to space
Elephant Corridors of India Report: plagued with inconsistencies, could escalate conflict with humans
Source: The post is based on the article “Elephant Corridors of India Report: plagued with inconsistencies, could escalate conflict with humans” published in “Down To Earth” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? Several discrepancies have been identified in the “Elephant Corridors of India, 2023” report published recently by the central government. What is… Continue reading Elephant Corridors of India Report: plagued with inconsistencies, could escalate conflict with humans
Environmental DNA: A novel method to detect all life forms in an ecosystem
Source: The post is based on the article “Environmental DNA: A novel method to detect all life forms in an ecosystem” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? Researchers at the Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species (LaCONES) have developed a method for detecting all life forms in an… Continue reading Environmental DNA: A novel method to detect all life forms in an ecosystem
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)
Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)” published in “Economic Times” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? Prime Minister has announced that Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) will be extended for another five years i.e till December,2028. What is Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)
Global TB Report: India had highest number of TB cases globally in 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Global TB Report: India had highest number of TB cases globally in 2022” published in “Indian Express” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the Global TB Report 2023. What are the key findings of the Global TB Report… Continue reading Global TB Report: India had highest number of TB cases globally in 2022
Jal Diwali -“Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign” launched
Source: The post is based on the article “Jal Diwali -“Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign” launched” published in “PIB” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the “Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign”. What is the Women for Water, Water for… Continue reading Jal Diwali -“Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign” launched
National Coal Index
Source– This post “National Coal Index” is based on the article”National Coal Index Increases by 3.83 points in September” published in “PIB” on 7th November 2023. Why in News? The National Coal Index (NCI) has increased first time since April 2023. What is National Coal Index? Specification Details Started in 4th June 2020 Started by… Continue reading National Coal Index
