Source: The post is based on the article “Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment Pollution News: The author discusses the serious issue of lead poisoning in India, affecting many children. Despite global awareness, India’s old paints, water-pipes,… Continue reading Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning
The new discourse of the Global South
Source: The post is based on the article “Ram Madhav writes: The new discourse of the Global South” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. News: The article discusses the changing definitions of “developed” and “developing” countries. The… Continue reading The new discourse of the Global South
Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science
Source: The post is based on the article “Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science” published in The Indian Express on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Achievements of Indians in science & technology. News: The article praises C. R. Rao’s vital role in statistics, explaining his innovations, awards, and influence. It mentions his… Continue reading Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science
Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli” published in Hindustan Times on 22nd August 2023. What is the News? The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has approved the Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan. This is India’s 54th tiger reserve and Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve after Ranthambore,… Continue reading Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli
NIAS launches pilot project involving GEOAI and random forest tech to monitor air pollution in Bengaluru
Source: The post is based on the article “NIAS launches pilot project involving GEOAI and random forest tech to monitor air pollution in Bengaluru” published in Indian Express on 25th August 2023. What is the News? At the India Clean Air Summit (ICAS), National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), informed that it has launched a… Continue reading NIAS launches pilot project involving GEOAI and random forest tech to monitor air pollution in Bengaluru
National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE)
Source: The post is based on the article ““National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE)” published in PIB on 25th August 2023. What is the News? The Government of India is implementing the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme to stop deaths of Sewers and Septic Tank Workers (SSWs) and to promote mechanization… Continue reading National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE)
New brain-computer interface device gives voice to paralysed
Source: The post is based on the article “New brain-computer interface device gives voice to paralysed” published in Deccan Herald on 25th August 2023. What is the News? Researchers have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) that has enabled a woman with severe paralysis from a brainstem stroke to speak through a digital avatar. It is… Continue reading New brain-computer interface device gives voice to paralysed
Committee of Experts to ‘Onshoring the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC’
Source: The post is based on the article “Committee of Experts to ‘Onshoring the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC” published in PIB on 25th August 2023. What is the News? The Committee of Experts appointed by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to explore ‘Onshoring the Indian Innovation to Gujarat International Finance Tec-city International… Continue reading Committee of Experts to ‘Onshoring the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC’
Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest
Source: The post is based on the article “Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest” published in The Hindu on 26th August 2023. What is the News? The President of India will present the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC), 2022. What is the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC)? India Smart… Continue reading Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest
China-Bhutan hold first meeting on ‘delimitation’ of disputed boundary
Source: The post is based on the article “China-Bhutan hold first meeting on ‘delimitation’ of disputed boundary” published in The Hindu on 26th August 2023. What is the News? China and Bhutan held the first meeting of the newly set-up joint technical team on the delimitation of their disputed boundary. What is the Bhutan China… Continue reading China-Bhutan hold first meeting on ‘delimitation’ of disputed boundary
