Source– The post is based on the article “India’s law and order matrix needs a reboot” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance– Reform in police force News– The annual All India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police which was held recently. What are issues related to the conference… Continue reading India’s law and order matrix needs a reboot
What is a kilonova?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a kilonova?” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. What is the News? Researchers have confirmed the detection of a star system that will one day end in a kilonova. Scientists believe that only ten-star systems that exist in the Milky Way will end… Continue reading What is a kilonova?
Ring discovered around dwarf planet Quaoar confounds theories
Source: The post is based on the article “Ring discovered around dwarf planet Quaoar confounds theories” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. What is the News? Astronomers have spotted a ring around a dwarf planet called Quaoar in the outer reaches of the solar system. What is Quaoar? Quaoar is a dwarf planet… Continue reading Ring discovered around dwarf planet Quaoar confounds theories
Fire-capped tit bird and European Goldfinch: Wondrous Himalayan birds face the threat of extinction now — but there are signs of hope
Source: The post is based on the article “Wondrous Himalayan birds face the threat of extinction now — but there are signs of hope” published in TOI on 11th February 2023. What is the News? This article talks about the Fire-capped tit bird and European Goldfinch. What is a Fire-capped tit bird? The fire-capped tit… Continue reading Fire-capped tit bird and European Goldfinch: Wondrous Himalayan birds face the threat of extinction now — but there are signs of hope
Sundarban Bird Festival: 145 bird species spotted during the first bird festival in Sundarbans
Source: The post is based on the article “145 bird species spotted during the first bird festival in Sundarbans” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. What is the News? Birders, wildlife enthusiasts and forest officials have sighted 145 different bird species during the first Sundarban Bird Festival. About Sundarban Bird Festival It is… Continue reading Sundarban Bird Festival: 145 bird species spotted during the first bird festival in Sundarbans
Himalayan plunder: 3 million Indians live in areas that can be swept by glacial lake floods, says study
Source: The post is based on the article “Himalayan plunder: 3 million Indians live in areas that can be swept by glacial lake floods, says study” published in Down To Earth on 11th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Glacial lake outburst flood(GLOF)?3 What are the key findings of the study?4… Continue reading Himalayan plunder: 3 million Indians live in areas that can be swept by glacial lake floods, says study
Exercise Tarkash: First time, India-US exercise includes response to nuke & bio terror attacks
Source: The post is based on the article “First time, India-US exercise includes response to nuke & bio terror attacks” published in Indian Express on 11th February 2023. What is the News? Exercise Tarkash between India and US is currently underway in Chennai. What is Exercise Tarkash? It is a counterterrorism Exercise between India’s National… Continue reading Exercise Tarkash: First time, India-US exercise includes response to nuke & bio terror attacks
Centre formulates ‘Action Plan for Champion Sectors in Services’ to give focused attention to 12 identified Champion Services Sectors
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre formulates ‘Action Plan for Champion Sectors in Services’ to give focused attention to 12 identified Champion Services Sectors” published in PIB on 11th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Champion Services Sectors?3 What are the steps being taken by the Government to promote… Continue reading Centre formulates ‘Action Plan for Champion Sectors in Services’ to give focused attention to 12 identified Champion Services Sectors
Parts of Rahul Gandhi’s parliamentary speech expunged: What does this mean and when does this happen?
Source: The post is based on the article “Parts of Rahul Gandhi’s parliamentary speech expunged: What does this mean and when does this happen?” published in Indian Express on 11th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the rules on expunging from the record?3 What are Unparliamentary words?4 How is the decision to… Continue reading Parts of Rahul Gandhi’s parliamentary speech expunged: What does this mean and when does this happen?
Girl in Gurgaon: Cases of abuse of domestic workers raise questions about informal employment sector
Source: The post is based on the article “Girl in Gurgaon: Cases of abuse of domestic workers raise questions about informal employment sector” published in the Live Mint on 10th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Employment. Relevance: Concerns associated with domestic work. News: Recently, a Gurgaon-based couple was booked for allegedly assaulting and torturing… Continue reading Girl in Gurgaon: Cases of abuse of domestic workers raise questions about informal employment sector
