Our Railways are the Northeast’s leading engine for development

Source– The post is based on the article “Our Railways are the Northeast’s leading engine for development” published in the mint on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure Relevance: Development of north-eastern region News-  In the last 8 years, much work has been done to expand the footprints of railways across the northeastern region. What… Continue reading Our Railways are the Northeast’s leading engine for development

Listen to the court – SC warning against renaming places by abusing history, and invoking it selectively, is valuable and timely

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Plenty In A Name – Why naming public spaces after India’s rich flora, fauna, and not history figures, makes so much sense” published in The Times of India on 1st March 2023. “The Express View: Listen to the court” published in the Indian Express on 1st March 2023.… Continue reading Listen to the court – SC warning against renaming places by abusing history, and invoking it selectively, is valuable and timely

A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline

Source: The post is based on the article “A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline” published in the Business Standard on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Awareness in the field of biotechnology. Relevance: About GM pest-resistant cotton. News: Recently, Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) for bio-safety field trials has approved the new genetically… Continue reading A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline

Union Minister launches VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora abroad to mark the National Science Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora abroad to mark the National Science Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi” published in the PIB on 28th February 2023. What is the News? On the occasion of “National Science Day”, the government has launched VAIBHAV Fellowship scheme for the Indian… Continue reading Union Minister launches VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora abroad to mark the National Science Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

MeitY launches Grievance Appellate Committee which will investigate users’ plaints about content in social media

Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY launches Grievance Appellate Committee which will investigate users’ plaints about content in social media” published in PIB on 29th February 2023 What is the News? The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology has launched the Grievance Appellate Committee(GAC). What is the Grievance Appellate Committee(GAC)?… Continue reading MeitY launches Grievance Appellate Committee which will investigate users’ plaints about content in social media

Show mature statesmanship, Supreme Court tells Governors, Chief Ministers

Source: The post is based on the article “Show mature statesmanship, Supreme Court tells Governors, Chief Ministers” published in The Hindu on 1st March, 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the case about?3 Can the Governor refuse to summon the assembly?4 What were the observations made by the Supreme Court? What is the… Continue reading Show mature statesmanship, Supreme Court tells Governors, Chief Ministers

ISRO successful in key test for India’s third moon mission

Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO successful in key test for India’s third moon mission” published in The Hindu on 28th February 2023 What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot test of the CE-20 cryogenic engine that will power the Cryogenic Upper Stage of… Continue reading ISRO successful in key test for India’s third moon mission

Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power

Source: The post is based on the article “Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power” published in Indian Express on 28th February 2023 What is the News? Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis(IEEFA) along with EMBER has released a report — ‘Indian States Energy Transition’. What is the purpose of… Continue reading Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power

Legislator facing disqualification can’t attend floor test: Supreme Court

Source: The post is based on the article “Legislator facing disqualification can’t attend floor test: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 29th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Anti Defection Law?3 What is the Floor Test?4 What does the Constitution say on the role of the Governor in calling the Floor… Continue reading Legislator facing disqualification can’t attend floor test: Supreme Court

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