Source– The post is based on the article “India must avoid growing into a dystopia” published in The Hindu on 10th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance– The focus of economic growth has been on income generation. The development of masses is often neglected. News– The focus of economic growth has been on income… Continue reading India must avoid growing into a dystopia
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 10th, 2023
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 10th, 2023
RBI announces pilot for QR code-based Coin Vending Machine
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI announces pilot for QR code-based Coin Vending Machine” published in Economic Times on 10th February 2023 What is the News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) is preparing a pilot project on QR code-based Coin Vending Machine(QCVM) in collaboration with a few leading banks. What is a QR… Continue reading RBI announces pilot for QR code-based Coin Vending Machine
What happened to your data on Aarogya Setu?
Source: The post is based on the article “What happened to your data on Aarogya Setu?” published in Indian Express on 10th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Aarogya Setu?3 What happened to citizens’ data on Aarogya Setu?4 What were the concerns with the Aarogya Setu app? What is the News? The… Continue reading What happened to your data on Aarogya Setu?
Marine Protected Areas must be evaluated for effectivenes
Source: The post is based on the article “Marine Protected Areas must be evaluated for effectivenes” published in Down To Earth on 9th February 2023 Contents0.1 What is the News?1 What are Marine Protected Areas(MPAs)?1.1 What are the key highlights from the IMPAC5 meet?1.1.1 What are Other effective area-based conservation measures(OECMs)? What is the News?… Continue reading Marine Protected Areas must be evaluated for effectivenes
Tree rings unlock mystery of Hittite Empire’s fall in 12th century BCE
Source: The post is based on the article “Tree rings unlock mystery of Hittite Empire’s fall in 12th century BCE” published in The Print on 9th February 2023 What is the News? Researchers have found that a three-year drought may have led to the fall of the Hittite empire in the Middle East 3000 years… Continue reading Tree rings unlock mystery of Hittite Empire’s fall in 12th century BCE
U.S. will not sanction India for buying Russian oil, say senior American officials
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S. will not sanction India for buying Russian oil, say senior American officials” published in The Hindu on 10th February 2023. What is the News? A Senior US diplomat has made it clear that the United States was not looking to sanction India for its purchases of… Continue reading U.S. will not sanction India for buying Russian oil, say senior American officials
India’s accreditation system ranked 5th globally; overall quality infrastructure system in Top 10
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s accreditation system ranked 5th globally; overall quality infrastructure system in Top 10” published in PIB on 10th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Global Quality Infrastructure Index(GQII)?3 What is India’s ranking in GQII 2021?4 What is Accreditation? What is the News? According… Continue reading India’s accreditation system ranked 5th globally; overall quality infrastructure system in Top 10
Israeli scientists develop sniffing robot with locust antennae
Source: The post is based on the article “Israeli scientists develop sniffing robot with locust antennae” published in The Hindu on 10th February 2023. What is the News? Scientists at Tel Aviv University have developed a bio-hybrid robot. What is a Bio-hybrid Robot? Biohybrid robots are composed of biological and synthetic components. These robots are… Continue reading Israeli scientists develop sniffing robot with locust antennae
Geological Survey of India Finds Lithium and Gold Deposits
Source: The post is based on the article “Geological Survey of India Finds Lithium and Gold Deposits” published in PIB on 9th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Lithium?3 What are the uses of Lithium?4 What is the importance of Lithium discovery?4.0.0.1 Why is this Lithium discovery a big deal for India?… Continue reading Geological Survey of India Finds Lithium and Gold Deposits
