On Migration from India – Movers Are Shakers

Source: The post on the topic migration from India is based on the article “Movers Are Shakers- OECD data shows Indians continue to be world champion economic migrants. Good for West and good for us” published in “The Times of India” on 25th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus: GS3- Economy- migration News: This article discusses the… Continue reading On Migration from India – Movers Are Shakers

On Blood Transfusion in India – Bloody mess

Source: This post on Blood Transfusion in India is based on the article “Bloody Mess- Patients infected via transfusion in UP hospital tells larger all-India story of poor regulation” published in The Times of India on 25th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health.… Continue reading On Blood Transfusion in India – Bloody mess

CBI launches Operation Chakra-II: What it is and why Microsoft and Amazon are part of this

Source: The post is based on the article “CBI launches Operation Chakra-II: What it is and why Microsoft and Amazon are part of this” published in “TOI” on 25th October 2023 What is the News? The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched Operation Chakra-II. What is Operation Chakra-II? Launched by: Central Bureau of Investigation… Continue reading CBI launches Operation Chakra-II: What it is and why Microsoft and Amazon are part of this

Delhi govt to use dust suppressants to combat poor AQI: what are they and do they work?

Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi govt to use dust suppressants to combat poor AQI: what are they and do they work?” published in “Indian Express” on 25th October 2023 What is the News? Dust suppressants are being used in Delhi to reduce pollution from dust. What are Dust suppressants? Dust suppressants… Continue reading Delhi govt to use dust suppressants to combat poor AQI: what are they and do they work?

Food labels to have QR code to help the visually disabled

Source: The post is based on the article “Food labels to have QR code to help the visually disabled” published in “The Hindu” on 24th October 2023 What is the News? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has recommended the use of Quick Response(QR) codes on food products. What is Food Safety and… Continue reading Food labels to have QR code to help the visually disabled

Understanding the components of a SIM card, its functions and working

Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding the components of a SIM card, its functions and working” published in “The Hindu” on 25th October 2023 What is the News? Over the years, the SIM card has shrunk from the SIM to the mini SIM to the micro SIM to the nano SIM.The latest… Continue reading Understanding the components of a SIM card, its functions and working

Centre to introduce DNA, face matching systems at police stations across country

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to introduce DNA, face matching systems at police stations across country” published in “The Hindu” on 25th October 2023 What is the News? The Government of India is all set to implement the “DNA and face-matching” systems at 1,300 police stations across the country. Which act… Continue reading Centre to introduce DNA, face matching systems at police stations across country

Telangana’s law under scanner: How preventive detention works

Source: The post is based on the article “Telangana’s law under scanner: How preventive detention works” published in “The Hindu” on 25th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has expressed concerns about the Telangana government’s use of Preventive Detention law in three different cases. What is Preventive Detention? Preventive detention means detention… Continue reading Telangana’s law under scanner: How preventive detention works

Minister of Cooperation inaugurated IFFCO’s Nano DAP (Liquid) plant at Kalol in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Source: The post is based on the article “Minister of Cooperation inaugurated IFFCO’s Nano DAP (Liquid) plant at Kalol in Gandhinagar, Gujarat” published in “PIB” on 24th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Cooperation has inaugurated IFFCO’s Nano DAP (Liquid) Plant at Kalol in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. What is Nano DAP? Nano-DAP… Continue reading Minister of Cooperation inaugurated IFFCO’s Nano DAP (Liquid) plant at Kalol in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Losses from extreme events over 31 years were $3.8 trillion

Source: The post is based on the article “Losses from extreme events over 31 years were $3.8 trillion” published in “The Hindu” on 25th October 2023 What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) has released a report titled ‘The Impact of Disaster on Agriculture and Food Security’. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Losses from extreme events over 31 years were $3.8 trillion

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