Source: The post is based on an article “Costa Rica’s rainforest canopies tower 150 feet tall — these are the last biotic frontier” published in The Times of India on 14th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: importance canopies of rainforests News: Research has been carried out on the canopies of the rainforests of Costa Rica.… Continue reading Costa Rica’s rainforest canopies tower 150 feet tall — these are the last biotic frontier
Of metals and rare earths
Source– The post is based on the article “Of metals and rare earths” published in Business Standard on 14th January 2023. Syllabus: GS1-Geography,GS2-International Relations Relevance: Minerals related Distribution of resources across the world News- The article explains the need to diversify sources of rare earth minerals. The news that Sweden has just discovered a large deposit of… Continue reading Of metals and rare earths
More than just an address
Source– The post is based on the article “More than just an address” published in The Hindu on 14th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2-Polity Relevance: Political System News- The article highlights breach of constitutional convention with respect to special address made by governor. The Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. Ravi made constitutional history in the State by… Continue reading More than just an address
Myanmar’s failed military regime is unsettling the whole region
Source– The post is based on the article “Myanmar’s failed military regime is unsettling the whole region” published in The Indian Express on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- India and its neighbourhood Relevance– India and Myanmar relations News– The article explains the internal fighting in Myanmar and its destabilising potential for its neighbouring countries. What… Continue reading Myanmar’s failed military regime is unsettling the whole region
The Pee Case: Why India Needs Tort Laws
Source: The post is based on an article “The Pee Case: Why India Needs Tort Laws” published in The Times of India on 14th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: structural problems with Indian laws News: The article discusses a recent case of misbehavior with a woman in the flight. Contents1 What are the issues?2 Why… Continue reading The Pee Case: Why India Needs Tort Laws
Joshimath sank by 5.4 cm in 12 days, says ISRO report
Source: The post is based on the article “Joshimath sank by 5.4 cm in 12 days, says ISRO report” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023 What is the News? According to images released by the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO), Uttarakhand’s Joshimath has witnessed a rapid subsidence… Continue reading Joshimath sank by 5.4 cm in 12 days, says ISRO report
Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Tribal Affairs” published in PIB on 13th January 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in 2022?… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Kollam is first Constitution literate district
Source: The post is based on the article “Kollam is first Constitution literate district” published in The Hindu on 14th January 2023. What is the News? Kollam will be officially declared India’s first Constitution literate district by Kerala Chief Minister. How was Kollam declared India’s first Constitution literate district? The Constitution Literacy Campaign was launched… Continue reading Kollam is first Constitution literate district
Rajasthan varsity study moots dairy products to combat Alzheimer’s
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan varsity study moots dairy products to combat Alzheimer’s” published in The Hindu on 14th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Alzheimer’s disease?3 What is the concept found by researchers to combat diseases like Alzheimer’s?4 How do dairy products help in combating Alzheimer’s? What… Continue reading Rajasthan varsity study moots dairy products to combat Alzheimer’s
Roman secret to durable architecture? Self-healing concrete
Source: The post is based on the article “Roman secret to durable architecture? Self-healing concrete” published in Down To Earth on 13th January 2023. What is the News? New research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and laboratories in Italy and Switzerland have discovered the secret behind Roman construction abilities. What was the… Continue reading Roman secret to durable architecture? Self-healing concrete
