Source– The post is based on the article “Indians abroad: History, spread, remittances” published in The Indian Express on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian diaspora News– The article explains the history, classification, numbers, geographical spread of diaspora. It also explains the remittances sent by them and their involvement in politics of the host country.… Continue reading Indians abroad: History, spread, remittances
Asia the saver – The global savings glut may persist as, despite ageing rapidly, Asia can continue to be a net saver
Source: The post is based on an article “Asia the saver – The global savings glut may persist as, despite ageing rapidly, Asia can continue to be a net saver” published in Business Standard on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Population and Associated Issues Relevance: impact of demographic changes on Current Account balance News: The article… Continue reading Asia the saver – The global savings glut may persist as, despite ageing rapidly, Asia can continue to be a net saver
From RIL to L&T and Adani, corporate giants build on EPC rule change
Source– The post is based on the article “From RIL to L&T and Adani, corporate giants build on EPC rule change” published in the Business Standard on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Investment models Relevance– Issues related to infrastructure development News– The article explains the increasing preference of big infrastructure firms for EPC contracts. Reliance… Continue reading From RIL to L&T and Adani, corporate giants build on EPC rule change
Has human-animal conflict increased in Wayanad?
Source: The post is based on an article “Has human-animal conflict increased in Wayanad?” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: reasons behind increasing human-animal conflict in Kerala and measures needed to mitigate. News: There has been an increase in the human-animal conflict in Kerala. A daily worker was attacked by… Continue reading Has human-animal conflict increased in Wayanad?
Securing cyberspace for children: How to tackle online child sexual abuse and exploitation
Source– The post is based on the article “Securing cyberspace for children: How to tackle online child sexual abuse and exploitation” published in The Indian Express on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable actions of the population. GS3- Basics of cyber security Relevance– Issues related to childrens News– The article explains the increasing danger of… Continue reading Securing cyberspace for children: How to tackle online child sexual abuse and exploitation
Glassfrogs: How do some animals become transparent?
Source: The post is based on the article “How do some animals become transparent?” published in The Hindu on 7th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Glassfrogs?3 How do other species achieve transparency?4 How do glassfrogs achieve transparency? What is the News? Recently, Scientists conducted studies to find out glassfrogs –a species… Continue reading Glassfrogs: How do some animals become transparent?
iVOFm: IISER Pune’s new material removes pollutants from water
Source: The post is based on the article “IISER Pune’s new material removes pollutants from water” published in The Hindu on 9th January 2023 What is the News? Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune has developed a Viologen-unit grafted organic-framework (iVOFm) to clean polluted water. What is iVOFm? iVOFm is a unique… Continue reading iVOFm: IISER Pune’s new material removes pollutants from water
India, U.K sign and exchange letters for Young Professionals Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “India, U.K sign and exchange letters for Young Professionals Scheme” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023 What is the News? India and the United Kingdom have signed and exchanged letters for the Young Professionals Scheme in London,UK. What is the Young Professionals Scheme? The Young… Continue reading India, U.K sign and exchange letters for Young Professionals Scheme
Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Cooperation
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Cooperation” published in PIB on 9th January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Cooperation has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Cooperation in 2022? Computerization of Primary Agriculture… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Cooperation
Joshimath crisis: What is land subsidence and why does it happen?
Source: The post is based on the article “Joshimath crisis: What is land subsidence and why does it happen?” published in Indian Express on 9th January 2023 What is the News? Joshimath, Uttarakhand has been declared as a landslide and subsidence-hit zone. What is Land Subsidence? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA), subsidence… Continue reading Joshimath crisis: What is land subsidence and why does it happen?
