Source: The post is based on the article “How technology can help India’s urban centres become disabled friendly” published in the Indian Express on 12th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About making urban centres disable friendly. News: Persons with disabilities face many challenges in participating… Continue reading How technology can help India’s urban centres become disabled friendly
Captagon pills crisis: What are amphetamine-based drugs and why have they been used by militaries around the world?
Source: The post is based on the article “Captagon pills crisis: What are amphetamine-based drugs and why have they been used by militaries around the world?” published in Indian Express on 12th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Captagon Pills?3 What do amphetamine-based drugs do?4 What are the side effects of amphetamine-based… Continue reading Captagon pills crisis: What are amphetamine-based drugs and why have they been used by militaries around the world?
Government of India constitutes Peace Committee in Manipur under the Chairpersonship of Governor, Manipur
Source: The post is based on the article “Government of India constitutes Peace Committee in Manipur under the Chairpersonship of Governor, Manipur” published in PIB on 12th June 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has set up a peace committee in Manipur to facilitate the peace-making process among various ethnic group in… Continue reading Government of India constitutes Peace Committee in Manipur under the Chairpersonship of Governor, Manipur
What is Cyclone Biparjoy and how was it named?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Cyclone Biparjoy and how was it named?” published in Indian Express on 12th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How did Cyclone Biparjoy get its name, and how are cyclones named?3 How are Cyclones named?4 Is it not rare for cyclones to develop in… Continue reading What is Cyclone Biparjoy and how was it named?
Why the Gauhati HC quashed Nagaland govt’s notification banning dog meat’s sale and trade
Source: The post is based on the article “Why the Gauhati HC quashed Nagaland govt’s notification banning dog meat’s sale and trade” published in Nature on 12th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the issue?3 What were the court’s comments on this categorisation?4 What were the court’s observations on the power of… Continue reading Why the Gauhati HC quashed Nagaland govt’s notification banning dog meat’s sale and trade
Monetary policy: Global and local
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Monetary policy: Global and local”, published in Business Standard on 12th June 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – growth and development of Indian Economy Context: The article discusses the recent developments in the monetary policies of the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) and the… Continue reading Monetary policy: Global and local
Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo” published in The Hindu on 12th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is facultative parthenogenesis?3 How does the virgin birth happen? 4 What is the significance of facultative parthenogenesis in crocodiles? What is the News? Scientists have… Continue reading Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo
Taurine supplement makes animals live longer — what it means for people is unclear
Source: The post is based on the article “Taurine supplement makes animals live longer — what it means for people is unclear” published in Nature on 12th June 2023 What is the News? According to a study, ageing mice, worms and monkeys can live longer or healthier lives when fed large amounts of taurine, a… Continue reading Taurine supplement makes animals live longer — what it means for people is unclear
Manipur, a rude reminder of northeast tensions
Source– The post is based on the article “Manipur, a rude reminder of northeast tensions” published in the “The Indian Express” on 12th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance- Issues related to security in northeast region News– Violence in Manipur has been going on for over a month now. It has claimed well over 100… Continue reading Manipur, a rude reminder of northeast tensions
Governors cannot indefinitely hold back Bills
Source– The post is based on the article “Governors cannot indefinitely hold back Bills” published in “The Hindu” on 12th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Relevance- Issues related to Governor power News- Recently issues have arisen in various States between Chief Ministers and Governors, with regard to the… Continue reading Governors cannot indefinitely hold back Bills
