Source: The post is based on the article “Will the greenback still be green?” published in The Hindu on 8th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About the de-dollarisation debate. News: As China, India, and Russia trying to trade using partner currencies for payment instead of… Continue reading De-dollarisation: Will the greenback still be green?
Maoism should be seen as a social and economic problem
Source: The post is based on the article “Maoism should be seen as a social and economic problem” published in the Indian Express on 8th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Linkages between development and spread of extremism.. Relevance: About India’s anti-Naxal strategy. News: Recently, the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district claimed the lives of ten police personnel… Continue reading Maoism should be seen as a social and economic problem
China Shops – India’s multilateralism comes up against the reality of Beijing-Islamabad, Beijing-Moscow compacts
Source: The post is based on the article “China Shops – India’s multilateralism comes up against the reality of Beijing-Islamabad, Beijing-Moscow compacts” published in The Times of India on 8th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About China-dominated forums. News: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ meeting was… Continue reading China Shops – India’s multilateralism comes up against the reality of Beijing-Islamabad, Beijing-Moscow compacts
CSTT: 10 Indian languages to get technical-term dictionaries
Source: The post is based on the article “10 Indian languages to get technical-term dictionaries” published in The Hindu on 8th May 2023 What is the News? The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology(CSTT) is working to create technical and scientific terminology in 10 Indian languages underrepresented in the learning landscape. It aims to bring… Continue reading CSTT: 10 Indian languages to get technical-term dictionaries
START: ISRO to start online training programme for PG and and final-year UG students
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to start online training programme for PG and and final-year UG students” published in The Hindu on 8th May 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new introductory-level online training programme called Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START).… Continue reading START: ISRO to start online training programme for PG and and final-year UG students
While ADAS shifts down the price range, self-drive tech on an uphill climb
Source: The post is based on the article “While ADAS shifts down the price range, self-drive tech on an uphill climb” published in Indian Express on 8th May 2023 What is the News? Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology has been increasingly integrated into modern vehicles with the aim of improving driver safety and making… Continue reading While ADAS shifts down the price range, self-drive tech on an uphill climb
Explained | What did India’s first national water-body census find?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What did India’s first national water-body census find?” published in The Hindu on 8th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the report of India’s first water bodies census, which provides a comprehensive database of ponds, tanks, lakes and… Continue reading Explained | What did India’s first national water-body census find?
Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalize
Source: The post is based on the article “Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalize” published in Economic Times on 8th May 2023 What is the News? Foreign ministers from Arab League member states have agreed to reinstate Syria’s membership after its suspension more than 10 years ago. What is the Arab League?… Continue reading Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalize
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus
Source: The post is based on the article “FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 What is the News? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first vaccine — Arexvy — for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to lower respiratory tract disease in people older… Continue reading Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus
Improve technology to detect IEDs – on Left Wing Extremism
Source– The post is based on the article “Improve technology to detect IEDs” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance– Issues related to Maoism News– Ten jawans and a civilian driver, who were returning in a van following an antiMaoist operation, were killed in a blast caused by an… Continue reading Improve technology to detect IEDs – on Left Wing Extremism
