Source: The post is based on the article “TRAI releases its recommendations on ‘Rating of Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity” published in PIB on 20th February 2023 What is the News? Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) has released its recommendations on “Rating of Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity“. What is the purpose of… Continue reading TRAI releases its recommendations on ‘Rating of Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity’
Digitisation of longest continuous solar observations can help explore impact of variations of the Sun on climate
Source: The post is based on the article “Digitisation of longest continuous solar observations can help explore impact of variations of the Sun on climate” published in PIB on 20th February 2023 What is the News? The longest continuous observations of the Sun taken from Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KoSO) have been digitized and made available… Continue reading Digitisation of longest continuous solar observations can help explore impact of variations of the Sun on climate
EPFO issues guidelines for employees, pensioners to opt for higher pension
Source: The post is based on the article “EPFO issues guidelines for employees, pensioners to opt for higher pension” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023. What is the News? In compliance with the Supreme Court’s November 2022 judgement, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued instructions to all its regional and zonal… Continue reading EPFO issues guidelines for employees, pensioners to opt for higher pension
‘Millions’ in India, Pakistan at risk of flooding from glacial lakes: What a new study says
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Millions’ in India, Pakistan at risk of flooding from glacial lakes: What a new study says” published in Indian Express on 21st February 2023. What is the News? A study has been published in the journal Nature titled ‘Glacial lake outburst floods(GLOF) threaten millions globally’. What are… Continue reading ‘Millions’ in India, Pakistan at risk of flooding from glacial lakes: What a new study says
Explained | How does the gut microbiome link to autism spectrum disorders?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How does the gut microbiome link to autism spectrum disorders?” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023 What is the News? A study was conducted to understand the link between gut microbiome and Autism spectrum disorder(ASD). What is Autism spectrum disorder(ASD)? Autism spectrum disorder… Continue reading Explained | How does the gut microbiome link to autism spectrum disorders?
Underwater noise emissions by ships pose threat to Indian marine species, says study
Source: The post is based on the article “Underwater noise emissions by ships pose threat to Indian marine species, says study” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023 What is the News? A study has been published titled “Measuring Underwater Noise Levels Radiated by Ships in Indian Waters”. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Underwater noise emissions by ships pose threat to Indian marine species, says study
Why the Centre wants to revisit the process for designating senior advocates at Supreme Court, High Courts
Source: The post is based on the article “Why the Centre wants to revisit the process for designating senior advocates at Supreme Court, High Courts” published in Indian Express on 21st February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 How were advocates designated as senior advocates before the 2017 ruling?3 What is the ‘Indira Jaising vs.… Continue reading Why the Centre wants to revisit the process for designating senior advocates at Supreme Court, High Courts
Ladakh’s winter of discontent From cheering its UT status, the region is now mired in protest
Source: The post is based on the article “Ladakh’s winter of discontent From cheering its UT status, the region is now mired in protest” published in Business Standard on 21st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Relevance: About present issues in Ladakh. News: Centre’s policies in Ladakh highlight… Continue reading Ladakh’s winter of discontent From cheering its UT status, the region is now mired in protest
Be Africa, Not Las Vegas – The message from Himalayan belt is clear: India needs to nurture back wild nature in some parts, and stop the construction mania
Source: The post is based on the article “Save Himalayas: Number of pilgrims and tourists in stressed areas must be capped. Globally, this is the accepted norm” and “Be Africa, Not Las Vegas – The message from Himalayan belt is clear: India needs to nurture back wild nature in some parts, and stop the construction mania”… Continue reading Be Africa, Not Las Vegas – The message from Himalayan belt is clear: India needs to nurture back wild nature in some parts, and stop the construction mania
Reducing Army presence in J&K hinterland: A thaw in the Valley
Source: The post is based on the article “Reducing Army presence in J&K hinterland: A thaw in the Valley” published in Business Standard on 21st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security challenges and their management in border areas. Relevance: About withdrawing soldiers from J&K. News: Discussion has begun on reducing the presence of Army troops… Continue reading Reducing Army presence in J&K hinterland: A thaw in the Valley
