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India accounts for 52% of world’s new leprosy patients, says Union Health Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “India accounts for 52% of world’s new leprosy patients, says Union Health Minister” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Leprosy?3 About Leprosy cases in India4 What was the impact of Covid-19 on Leprosy case detection services? What is… Continue reading India accounts for 52% of world’s new leprosy patients, says Union Health Minister
Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science
Source: The post is based on the article “Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science” published in Down To Earth on 17th February 2023 What is the News? A new beetle species named Omorgus Khandesh has been discovered in India. What is Omorgus Khandesh? Omorgus Khandesh is a beetle… Continue reading Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science
Use a clear compass to navigate our challenges and opportunities
Source– The post is based on the article “Use a clear compass to navigate our challenges and opportunities” published in Live mint on 17th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Socio-economic development News- The article emphasizes the need to analyse the economic and geopolitical conditions affecting the world. Contents1 What is the present macroeconomic scenario… Continue reading Use a clear compass to navigate our challenges and opportunities
Deep sea fish conservation must not go adrift
Source– The post is based on the article “Deep sea fish conservation must not go adrift” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment Relevance: Conservation related issues News- The article explains the need of deep sea fish conservation. Contents1 What is the judgement of SC on fishing in the high… Continue reading Deep sea fish conservation must not go adrift
The Express View: Keeping an eye on China
Source: The post is based on the article “The Express View: Keeping an eye on China” published in the Indian Express on 17th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and Neighbourhood relations. Relevance: About Chinese threat along LAC. News: The cabinet has approved the Centrally Sponsored Scheme – Vibrant Villages Programme(VVP). The programme aims to improve… Continue reading The Express View: Keeping an eye on China
How data can empower MPs to serve people better
Source– The post is based on the article “How data can empower MPs to serve people better” published in The Indian Express on 17th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Data availability for governance News– At present, timely and readily available data on critical issues related to population health and socioeconomic well-being… Continue reading How data can empower MPs to serve people better
Wrong Answer, Govts – Repeated exam paper leaks should tell authorities that technology not punishment is the cure
Source: The post is based on the article “Wrong Answer, Govts – Repeated exam paper leaks should tell authorities that technology not punishment is the cure” published in The Times of India on 17th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. Relevance: About government recruitment exams. News: Recently, Uttarakhand witnessed protests… Continue reading Wrong Answer, Govts – Repeated exam paper leaks should tell authorities that technology not punishment is the cure
Reigning over the capital, from above
Source– The post is based on the article “Reigning over the capital, from above” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. Relevance– Municipal governance News– It has been more than a month since the election results to the Delhi Municipal… Continue reading Reigning over the capital, from above
Freedom and the big freeze
Source: The post is based on the article “Freedom and the big freeze” published in Business Standard on 17th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: chilling effect and its impact News: The article discusses the way the government is trying to curtail the freedom of media and NGOs. What is the chilling effect and civic… Continue reading Freedom and the big freeze
