Source: The post is based on the article “A climate change survival guide to act on” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About IPCC AR6 synthesis report. News: Recently, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Synthesis Report for the Sixth Assessment Cycle. What is a Synthesis Report? Must… Continue reading IPCC AR6 synthesis report: A climate change survival guide to act on
Phone A Friend Friend-shoring is a chance for India to get deeply into telecom supply chains. But trade needs to be more open
Source: The post is based on the article “Phone A Friend Friend-shoring is a chance for India to get deeply into telecom supply chains. But trade needs to be more open” published in The Times of India on 24th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About telecom supply chains. News: The… Continue reading Phone A Friend Friend-shoring is a chance for India to get deeply into telecom supply chains. But trade needs to be more open
What does ‘guillotine’ refer to in legislative parlance?
Source: The post is based on the article “What does ‘guillotine’ refer to in legislative parlance?” published in Indian Express on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? Amidst the ongoing stalemate in Parliament, some MPs said the government may guillotine the demands for grants and pass the Finance Bill without any discussion in the… Continue reading What does ‘guillotine’ refer to in legislative parlance?
Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?
Source: The post is based on the following articles: – “Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 – “Rahul Gandhi has been convicted, but what happens to his MP status? Here’s what the law says” published in Indian Express on 24th March 2023… Continue reading Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?
Stolen Chola-era Hanuman idol brought back to India
Source: The post is based on the article “Stolen Chola-era Hanuman idol brought back to India” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Chola era3 Sources of Chola Kingdom4 Who are the important rulers of Chola empire?5 Administration and Governance What is the News? A rare variety… Continue reading Stolen Chola-era Hanuman idol brought back to India
Mystery of our first interstellar visitor may be solved
Source: The post is based on the article “Mystery of our first interstellar visitor may be solved” published in Indian Express on 24th March 2023 What is the News? Astronomers have solved the mystery behind Oumuamua. What is Oumuamua? Oumuamua is a comet. It is the first interstellar object found visiting our solar system. It… Continue reading Mystery of our first interstellar visitor may be solved
One conviction for unsafe sewer cleaning so far, House panel raps government
Source: The post is based on the article “One conviction for unsafe sewer cleaning so far, House panel raps government” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Manual Scavenging?3 What is Manual Scavenging (Prohibition) Act?4 About the Parliamentary committee report on Manual Scavenging What is the News?… Continue reading One conviction for unsafe sewer cleaning so far, House panel raps government
India’s disputed compensatory afforestation policy at odds with new IPCC report
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s disputed compensatory afforestation policy at odds with new IPCC report” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Afforestation in India3 What are the issues with CAMPA?4 Why is the Afforestation policy of India at odds with the IPCC report?5 What… Continue reading India’s disputed compensatory afforestation policy at odds with new IPCC report
Bedaquiline: India rejects Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to extend monopoly on lifesaving TB drug
Source: The post is based on the article “India rejects Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to extend monopoly on lifesaving TB drug” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 What is the News? The Indian Patent Office has rejected U.S. pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) attempt to extend its monopoly on the manufacturing of… Continue reading Bedaquiline: India rejects Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to extend monopoly on lifesaving TB drug
New catfish species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
Source: The post is based on the article “New catfish species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh” published in Tribune on 24th March 2023 What is the News? A new catfish species named ‘Exostoma Dhritiae’ was discovered by scientists of the Zoological Survey of India(ZSI) in Arunachal Pradesh. What is Exostoma Dhritiae? Exostoma Dhritiae is a new… Continue reading New catfish species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
