Source: The post is based on the article “Lightning not a natural disaster, says Centre” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Government is not in favour of declaring Lightning a natural disaster as deaths caused by it can be prevented by making people aware of safety steps.… Continue reading Lightning not a natural disaster, says Centre
Low-cost perovskite solar cells with superior thermal and moisture stability developed indigenously by Indian scientists
Source: The post is based on the article “Low-cost perovskite solar cells with superior thermal and moisture stability developed indigenously by Indian scientists” published in Department of Science and Technology’s website. What is the News? Indian scientists have indigenously developed highly stable, low-cost Carbon-based perovskite solar cells. What is Perovskite? A perovskite is a material… Continue reading Low-cost perovskite solar cells with superior thermal and moisture stability developed indigenously by Indian scientists
Government forms new panel to review all NSO data
Source: The post is based on the article “Government forms new panel to review all NSO data” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has replaced the Standing Committee on Economic Statistics (SCES) with a Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS). Why has… Continue reading Government forms new panel to review all NSO data
How gaps in cloud system configuration could expose sensitive user data
Source: The post is based on the article “How gaps in cloud system configuration could expose sensitive user data” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? According to a 2023 survey by Thales Cloud Security, 35% of organizations in India note that their data was breached in cloud storage in… Continue reading How gaps in cloud system configuration could expose sensitive user data
SC Collegium’s quiet transparency is driving change
Source: The post is based on the article “SC Collegium’s quiet transparency is driving change” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court Collegium under the present Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has quietly and transparently streamlined the appointment process of judges to the constitutional courts. What… Continue reading SC Collegium’s quiet transparency is driving change
China event raises concern over India’s only ape
Source: The post is based on the article “China event raises concern over India’s only ape” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? Global Gibbon Network (GGN) held its first meeting in China to discuss conservation of Hoolock Gibbon. What is Hoolock Gibbon? Hoolock Gibbon is the only ape found… Continue reading China event raises concern over India’s only ape
India and Indonesia announce launch of the “India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue” (EFD Dialogue)
Source: The post is based on the article “India and Indonesia announce launch of the “India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue” (EFD Dialogue)” published in PIB on 16th July 2023 What is the News? India and Indonesia have announced the launch of the “India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue”. This platform was launched… Continue reading India and Indonesia announce launch of the “India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue” (EFD Dialogue)
Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis
Source: The post is based on the article “Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2023 What is the News? According to Western Ghats Spatial Decision Support System(WGSDSS), Western Ghats, which is among 36 global biodiversity hotspots, has seen a loss of 5% evergreen forest cover.… Continue reading Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis
How India and UAE are planning to promote use of local currencies for cross-border transactions
Source: The post is based on the article “How India and UAE are planning to promote use of local currencies for cross-border transactions” published in Indian Express on 15th July 2023 What is the News? India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a pact to establish a framework to promote the use of… Continue reading How India and UAE are planning to promote use of local currencies for cross-border transactions
Announcing New Batches: Prelims Test Series (PTS) for UPSC CSE 2024
Dear Friends, We are delighted to inform you about the upcoming batches of Prelims Test Series (PTS) for UPSC CSE 2024. The forthcoming batches of Prelims Test Series (PTS) are as follows: 1. Prelims Test Series (PTS) 2024 | Batch 3 | 23rd July 2023 | Online & Offline 2. Prelims Test Series… Continue reading Announcing New Batches: Prelims Test Series (PTS) for UPSC CSE 2024
