Source: The post is based on the article “The sophisticated anatomy of heat waves” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Heat Waves?3 How do Heat Waves originate in India?4 How do La Nina and El Nino impact Heat waves? What is the News? India Meteorological Department… Continue reading The sophisticated anatomy of heat waves
Within Earth’s inner core may lurk an ‘innermost’, fifth layer
Source: The post is based on the article “Within Earth’s inner core may lurk an ‘innermost’, fifth layer” published in Times Now on 26th February 2023 What is the News? Seismologists at The Australian National University(ANU) have documented the evidence of a distinct fifth layer of earth at the centremost part of Earth— the “innermost… Continue reading Within Earth’s inner core may lurk an ‘innermost’, fifth layer
Supreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mission Shakti?3 What are protection officers?4 What has the Supreme Court asked the government? What is the News? The… Continue reading Supreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases
eSanjeevani app a great boon for people, says PM
Source: The post is based on the article “eSanjeevani app a great boon for people, says PM” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 What is the News? Prime Minister in his Mann Ki Baat address, said experiments such as eSanjeevani application had ensured medical services to people living in far-flung areas of the… Continue reading eSanjeevani app a great boon for people, says PM
Winter Heatwaves – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the factors causing winter heat waves?3 What are heat waves?4 How heat waves are different from Heat domes?5 What are the Implications of heat waves?6 What are the strategies to deal with heat waves?7 What should be done going ahead? Introduction In March of last year (2022),… Continue reading Winter Heatwaves – Explained, pointwise
Decoding the $5 billion defence exports target, which PM Modi spoke of at Aero India 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Decoding the $5 billion defence exports target, which PM Modi spoke of at Aero India 2023” published in Indian Express on 27th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About India’s Defence export figures3 Which defence items does India export?4 What are the major countries India is… Continue reading Decoding the $5 billion defence exports target, which PM Modi spoke of at Aero India 2023
As part of Banjara community outreach, Union government to mark Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti
Source: The post is based on the article “As part of Banjara community outreach, Union government to mark Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 What is the News? The Government of India is celebrating the birth anniversary of Banjara community icon Santh Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti for the first time… Continue reading As part of Banjara community outreach, Union government to mark Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti
Blue foods can help India improve nutrition, livelihood: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Blue foods can help India improve nutrition, livelihood: Study” published in Indian Express on 27th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Blue Food?3 What are the issues faced by Blue Food?4 What are the suggestions given by the study? What is the News? According… Continue reading Blue foods can help India improve nutrition, livelihood: Study
Mad cow disease case halts Brazil’s beef exports to China: What is it?
Source: The post is based on the article “Mad cow disease case halts Brazil’s beef exports to China: What is it?” published in Hindustan Times on 23rd February 2023. What is the News? Recently, Brazil has halted its beef exports to China after a case of Mad Cow Disease was confirmed in China. It will have… Continue reading Mad cow disease case halts Brazil’s beef exports to China: What is it?
Reducing pain: On menstrual leave
Source: The post is based on the article “Reducing pain: On menstrual leave” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About menstrual pain leave. News: Supreme Court of India directed a petitioner to approach the Union… Continue reading Reducing pain: On menstrual leave
