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There are fresh signs that power distribution has turned a corner
Source: The post is based on the article “There are fresh signs that power distribution has turned a corner” published in Mint on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: About the condition of Discoms News: The article explains the problems faced by the Discoms and measures that have improved their conditions. Contents1 What are… Continue reading There are fresh signs that power distribution has turned a corner
Replacing ‘western knowledge’ with ‘Indian knowledge’ could result in intellectual disaster
Source: The post is based on the article “Replacing ‘western knowledge’ with ‘Indian knowledge’ could result in intellectual disaster” published in The Indian ExReplacing ‘western knowledge’ with ‘Indian knowledge’ could result in intellectual disaster on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues associated with education News: The article explains the evolution of Indian knowledge system and… Continue reading Replacing ‘western knowledge’ with ‘Indian knowledge’ could result in intellectual disaster
How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean
Source– The post is based on the article “How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean” published in “The Hindu” on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Issues related to marine life and marine pollution News– Recently, a study published by researchers from Canada, the Netherlands, and the U.S. have reported… Continue reading How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean
Dealing with extreme heat
Source– The post is based on the article “Dealing with extreme heat” published in “The Hindu” on 17th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster and disaster management Relevance– Heat waves and stress News– The article explains the increasing heat distress in India. What are some data and facts associated with heat stress in India? Around 350… Continue reading Dealing with extreme heat
A culture of cohesion to save young lives on campuses
Source– The post is based on the article “A culture of cohesion to save young lives on campuses” published in “The Hindu” on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance– Campus suicides and distress among students News– The newspaper reports about young students ending their lives is disturbing.… Continue reading A culture of cohesion to save young lives on campuses
Chinese shenanigans on Arunachal Pradesh
Source– The post is based on the article “Chinese shenanigans on Arunachal Pradesh” Published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India and China bilateral relations News- Recently, China renamed 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh. Contents1 What are other examples of renaming of places in aline territories by… Continue reading Chinese shenanigans on Arunachal Pradesh
Mangrove Pittas: First-ever census finds 179 mangrove pitta birds in two coastal Odisha districts
Source: The post is based on the article “First-ever census finds 179 mangrove pitta birds in two coastal Odisha districts” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 What is the News? A first ever census of mangrove pitta birds was conducted in two coastal districts of Odisha where a total of 179 individual mangrove… Continue reading Mangrove Pittas: First-ever census finds 179 mangrove pitta birds in two coastal Odisha districts
Proper legislative system needs to be adopted: NCPCR
Source: The post is based on the article “Proper legislative system needs to be adopted: NCPCR” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 What is the News? The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has moved the Supreme Court opposing granting of adoption rights to same-sex couples. Why did NCPCR oppose granting… Continue reading Proper legislative system needs to be adopted: NCPCR
Garra Laishrami: CUO researchers find rare freshwater species in Kolab river in Odisha
Source: The post is based on the article “CUO researchers find rare freshwater species in Kolab river in Odisha” published in New Indian Express on 18th April 2023 What is the News? Researchers from the Central University of Odisha (CUO) and the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have found rare freshwater fish in the Koraput… Continue reading Garra Laishrami: CUO researchers find rare freshwater species in Kolab river in Odisha
