Source: The post is based on the article “Going off-course: On the rural jobs scheme and the Centre’s bid to change its funding” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: About the… Continue reading Going off-course: On the rural jobs scheme and the Centre’s bid to change its funding
What is Lavani, and why is Maharashtra’s folk dance form in controversy?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Lavani, and why is Maharashtra’s folk dance form in controversy?” published in Indian Express on 17th February 2023 What is the News? NCP leader has directed members of his party to not organize public shows in the name of Lavani. What is Lavani? The word… Continue reading What is Lavani, and why is Maharashtra’s folk dance form in controversy?
Researchers discover new cuckoo bee in Kerala
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers discover new cuckoo bee in Kerala” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023 What is the News? Researchers have discovered a new species of cuckoo bee named “Thyreus narendrani” in kole Wetland, Kerala. What is Thyreus narendrani? Thyreus narendrani is a new species of cuckoo… Continue reading Researchers discover new cuckoo bee in Kerala
Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Why?
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Why?” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 What is the News? Physicists have recently made the most precise test yet of the Standard Model of Particles by measuring the magnetic moment of an… Continue reading Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Why?
Nominated members cannot vote in Delhi Mayor poll: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Nominated members cannot vote in Delhi Mayor poll: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has ordered the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi to announce within 24 hours the date of the polls to elect the mayor… Continue reading Nominated members cannot vote in Delhi Mayor poll: Supreme Court
Designation of Organisations/individuals as ‘Terrorist Organization’/ ‘Terrorist’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967(UAPA)
Source: The post is based on the article “Designation of Organisations/individuals as ‘Terrorist Organization’/ ‘Terrorist’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967(UAPA)” published in PIB on 17th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the UAPA Act?3 How individuals are declared terrorists?4 How can individuals remove the terrorist tag? What is the News?… Continue reading Designation of Organisations/individuals as ‘Terrorist Organization’/ ‘Terrorist’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967(UAPA)
Over 1,000 pangolins poached and trafficked in India between 2018 and 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 1,000 pangolins poached and trafficked in India between 2018 and 2022” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023 What is the News? TRAFFIC and WWF-India has brought out a publication titled ‘India’s Pangolins Buried in Illegal Wildlife Trade’. What are the key findings of the… Continue reading Over 1,000 pangolins poached and trafficked in India between 2018 and 2022
Marine Spatial Planning framework, country’s first, launched in Puducherry
Source: The post is based on the article “Marine Spatial Planning framework, country’s first, launched in Puducherry” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 What is the News? Puducherry has launched the country’s first Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) framework as part of a pact under the Indo-Norway Integrated Ocean Initiative. What is Marine Spatial… Continue reading Marine Spatial Planning framework, country’s first, launched in Puducherry
Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why
Source: The post is based on the article “Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why” published in Down To Earth on 17th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Lead Poisoning?3 What are the sources of Lead Poisoning?4 What is the impact of Lead Poisoning… Continue reading Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why
Social security and the story of two Budgets
Source– The post is based on the article “Social security and the story of two Budgets” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government schemes and interventions Relevance: Socio-economic Welfare of vulnerable section News- In Union Budget 2023-24, the finance minister asserted that since 2014, the central government has ensured a better quality… Continue reading Social security and the story of two Budgets
