Source: The post is based on the article “NHAI sets up centre to manage dust” published in “TOI” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? The National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) has set up a ‘Dust and Control Management Centre’. What is the Dust and Control Management Centre? Specifications Details Setup by National Highways… Continue reading NHAI sets up centre to manage dust
National Efficient Cooking Programme launched, to promote affordable and energy-efficient induction cookers
Source: The post is based on the article “National Efficient Cooking Programme launched, to promote affordable and energy-efficient induction cookers” published in “PIB” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has launched the National Efficient Cooking Programme(NECP) and Energy Efficient Fans Programme(EEFP). What is the National Efficient Cooking Programme(NECP)?… Continue reading National Efficient Cooking Programme launched, to promote affordable and energy-efficient induction cookers
Billions of Years Ago, Venus May Have Had a Key Earthlike Feature
Source: The post is based on the article”Billions of Years Ago, Venus May Have Had a Key Earthlike Feature“published in “The New York Times” on october 26,2023. Why in News? A study published Thursday in the journal The Nature Astronomy suggests that Venus in its youth may have possessed a key Earth-like trait: plate tectonics,… Continue reading Billions of Years Ago, Venus May Have Had a Key Earthlike Feature
Air Quality Index(AQI)
Source: This post “Air Quality Index” is based on the article”Delhi AQI ‘severe’ for second day; Mumbai’s air quality persists in ‘moderate’ category“published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd Novermber 2023. Why in the news? The Air Quality Index (AQI) in New Delhi persisted in the ‘severe’ category, registering at 466, according to the data… Continue reading Air Quality Index(AQI)
EV push: Bureau of Indian Standards approves indigenous charging standards for 2Ws, 3Ws
Source: The post is based on the article”EV push: Bureau of Indian Standards approves indigenous charging standards for 2Ws, 3Ws” published in “The hindu businessline” on october 18, 2023. Why in the news? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has granted approval to an indigenous AC and DC combined charging connector standard designed for light… Continue reading EV push: Bureau of Indian Standards approves indigenous charging standards for 2Ws, 3Ws
India won’t meet UN targets to reduce premature mortality from major non-communicable diseases: ICMR-NCDIR
Source: The post is based on the article”India won’t meet UN targets to reduce premature mortality from major non-communicable diseases: ICMR-NCDIR“published in “DownToEarth” on 25 october 2023. Why in the news? According to an analysis by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India will likely miss reaching targets set by the World Health Organization… Continue reading India won’t meet UN targets to reduce premature mortality from major non-communicable diseases: ICMR-NCDIR
On India-Bhutan Relations – India’s emerging challenge in Bhutan
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s emerging challenge in Bhutan” published in “Business standard” on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – India and its neighborhood- relations. News: The article discusses Bhutan’s Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji’s visit to China, marking progress in resolving border disputes and potentially… Continue reading On India-Bhutan Relations – India’s emerging challenge in Bhutan
On Atal Tinkering Labs and Innovation in India – Lessons in how to build an innovation ecosystem
Source: The post is based on the article “Lessons in how to build an innovation ecosystem” published in “Indian express” on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology – Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. News: The article discusses how India’s innovation ecosystem is growing, like with Atal Tinkering… Continue reading On Atal Tinkering Labs and Innovation in India – Lessons in how to build an innovation ecosystem
On 16th Finance Commission – Finance Testing the South’s Patience
Source: The post is based on the article Testing the South’s Patience published in The Times of India on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. News: The article talks about India’s Finance Commission deciding tax sharing… Continue reading On 16th Finance Commission – Finance Testing the South’s Patience
On the importance of Biosphere Reserves – Biosphere reserves are evolving as pockets of hope
Source: This post on the importance of Biosphere Reserves has been created based on the article “Biosphere reserves are evolving as pockets of hope” published in The Hindu on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Conservation. News: This article discusses the importance of Biosphere Reserves in areas ranging from protection of… Continue reading On the importance of Biosphere Reserves – Biosphere reserves are evolving as pockets of hope
