Source: The post is based on the article “The IITs are overcommitted, in crisis” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: The article discusses the challenges faced by the Indian Institutes of… Continue reading On challenges of Higher Education Institutes – The IITs are overcommitted, in crisis
On urban infrastructure development – Planning for megapolises
Source: The post is based on the article “Planning for megapolises” published in “Business Standard” on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Indian Society – Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Infrastructure. News: The article discusses the extensive construction and infrastructure development in Indian cities like… Continue reading On urban infrastructure development – Planning for megapolises
On Increasing global elderly population – The world is getting older. Can India cope?
Source: This post on the trends of ageing has been created based on the article “The world is getting older. Can India cope?” published in The Indian Express on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Indian Society – Population and associated issues. News: This article discusses the trends in human population growth, especially… Continue reading On Increasing global elderly population – The world is getting older. Can India cope?
On electoral bonds – On electoral bonds, Supreme Court must uphold Right to Information
Source: This post on electoral bonds has been created based on the article “On electoral bonds, Supreme Court must uphold Right to Information” published in The Indian Express on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. News: This article discusses the issues… Continue reading On electoral bonds – On electoral bonds, Supreme Court must uphold Right to Information
ECI designed in-house software for complete Candidate and election management through ‘ENCORE’
Source: The post is based on the article “ECI designed in-house software for complete Candidate and election management through ENCORE” published in “AIR” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? Election Commission of India has designed in-house software called ENCORE for complete Candidate and election management. What is ENCORE? Specifications Details Launched by Election… Continue reading ECI designed in-house software for complete Candidate and election management through ‘ENCORE’
Prime Minister inaugurates World Food India 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Prime Minister inaugurates World Food India 2023” published in “PIB” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the second edition of the ‘World Food India 2023’ in New Delhi. What is World Food India 2023? Specification Details Organized by Ministry of… Continue reading Prime Minister inaugurates World Food India 2023
Seven years on, India set to open new consulate in Seattle
Source: The post is based on the article “Seven years on, India set to open new consulate in Seattle” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? India has announced plans to open its sixth consulate in the US in Seattle. How many consulates are currently there between India and the… Continue reading Seven years on, India set to open new consulate in Seattle
New technology for converting CO2 to CO holds potential for carbon capture and energy saving in the steel sector
Source: The post is based on the article “New technology for converting CO2 to CO holds potential for carbon capture and energy saving in the steel sector” published in “PIB” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? National Centre of Excellence in Carbon Capture and Utilisation (NCoE-CCU) at IIT Bombay has developed a carbon… Continue reading New technology for converting CO2 to CO holds potential for carbon capture and energy saving in the steel sector
Mercury Contamination
Source: This post “Mercury Contamination” is based on the article “Tropical birds show signs of mercury contamination, due to artisanal gold mining operations: Study” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? According to a study, tropical birds are being affected by mercury pollution due to expanding artisanal and small-scale gold… Continue reading Mercury Contamination
Govt plans sops for making small modular N-reactors
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt plans sops for making small modular N-reactors ” published in “Livemint” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Government of India is planning to offer incentives along the lines of a production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacturing small modular reactors(SMR). What are Small… Continue reading Govt plans sops for making small modular N-reactors
