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Among the clouds in Mizoram’s Phawngpui National Park
What is the news? Mount Victoria Babax bird was recently seen for the first time in 25 years in Phawngpui National Park. Where is Phawngpui National Park? Phawngpui National Park is located in Mizoram. It gets its name from highest peak of Mizroam called as Phawngpui Peak. The peak is the highest point (at 2,157m)… Continue reading Among the clouds in Mizoram’s Phawngpui National Park
Where the stars must not twinkle
Source– The post is based on the article “Where the stars must not twinkle” published in The Hindu on 8th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Space Relevance– India achievement in space sector News- The article explains the logic behind establishing an astronomical observatory by the Indian government at Hanle, Ladakh. It also explains the major components… Continue reading Where the stars must not twinkle
Grid cells in our mind map the whole world- focus your attention to use the brain test
Source- The post is based on the article “Grid cells in our mind map the whole world- focus your attention to use the brain test” published in the The Times of India on 8th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology News– The article explains how the brain understands places and memories. How Brain help… Continue reading Grid cells in our mind map the whole world- focus your attention to use the brain test
Accounting for subsidies: Let’s build on the ‘revdi’ debate
Source- The post is based on the article “Accounting for subsidies: Let’s build on the ‘revdi’ debate” published in the The Indian Express on 8th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy Relevance– Government budgeting News– The article explains the freebies culture prevalent in India. The debate on freebies has begun with an RBI 2022 report… Continue reading Accounting for subsidies: Let’s build on the ‘revdi’ debate
A synthetic click
Source: The post is based on an article “A synthetic click” published in The Hindu on 8th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Relevance: benefits of click chemistry News: The Nobel Prize for Chemistry has been awarded to Carolyn Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and Barry Sharpless. The three chemists have been awarded for ‘click chemistry’. What is click chemistry? Click chemistry helps… Continue reading A synthetic click
OPEC+ production cut ahead of winter puts India on a slippery slope
Source: The post is based on an article “OPEC+ production cut ahead of winter puts India on a slippery slope” published in The Business Standard on 8th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Relevance: rising oil prices and its impact on the Indian economy News: OPEC Plus countries which includes the world’s biggest oil exporters Saudi Arabia and Russia have decided… Continue reading OPEC+ production cut ahead of winter puts India on a slippery slope
Make machines in India: Why economists arguing against policy emphasis on manufacturing are completely wrong
Source: The post is based on an article “Make machines in India: Why economists arguing against policy emphasis on manufacturing are completely wrong” published in The Times of India on 8th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industries and industrial policies Relevance: manufacturing sector and need to look into it News: Some experts today argue that India should encourage service… Continue reading Make machines in India: Why economists arguing against policy emphasis on manufacturing are completely wrong
There are no poor people, only people in poor places
Source: The post is based on an article “There are no poor people, only people in poor places” published in The Indian Express on 8th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2gs paper 2 Relevance: problems with different wages across India and ways to improve it. News: India has differences in wages for the same amount of work. For example, an electrician… Continue reading There are no poor people, only people in poor places
Say no to alcohol: The case for abstinence
Source– The post is based on the article “Say no to alcohol: The case for abstinence” published in the The Indian Express on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Social issues. GS2- Government policies and interventions News– The article explains the challenges associated with liquor consumption in India. It also explains the need for communitarian action… Continue reading Say no to alcohol: The case for abstinence
