Source: The post is based on an article “Analysing the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan conflict” published in The Hindu on 23rd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important Intenational Developments and their effect on India News: The recent clash between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan has killed around 100 people. A ceasefire was agreed which was brokered by Russia. Both countries have a dispute… Continue reading Analysing the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan conflict
A census is not about counting sheep – on Issues related to census
Source: The post is based on the article “A census is not about counting sheep” published in The Hindu on 23rd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 1- Population and associated issues Context: Census is a very important exercise for a democratic country. Considering its importance, the timely organization and completion of the census must be a priority for the government.… Continue reading A census is not about counting sheep – on Issues related to census
UNESCO inaugurates 2022 State of the Education Report for India: Artificial Intelligence in Education
Source: The post is based on the article “UNESCO inaugurates 2022 State of the Education Report for India: Artificial Intelligence in Education” published in TOI on 21st September 2022 What is the News? United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) launched its State of the Education Report for India: Artificial Intelligence in Education. The… Continue reading UNESCO inaugurates 2022 State of the Education Report for India: Artificial Intelligence in Education
Sugar-coated pouches in body fluids can help detect cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “Sugar-coated pouches in body fluids can help detect cancer” published in PIB on 22nd September 2022 What is the News? A team of scientists have recently developed a new molecular biosensor for easy detection of the cancer microenvironment. Cancer Cells Cancer cells secrete small pouches namely extracellular… Continue reading Sugar-coated pouches in body fluids can help detect cancer
New account settlement system from October 1: what changes
Source: The post is based on the article “New account settlement system from October 1: what changes” published in Indian Express on 23rd September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Settlement of Accounts?3 What are SEBI’s new settlement guidelines?4 HoNew account settlement system from October 1: what changesill these guidelines impact investors and… Continue reading New account settlement system from October 1: what changes
First consignment of plant-based meat products under Vegan food category exported to USA from Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “First consignment of plant-based meat products under Vegan food category exported to USA from Gujarat” published in PIB on 22nd September 2022 What is the News? Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the export of the first consignment of plant-based meat products under… Continue reading First consignment of plant-based meat products under Vegan food category exported to USA from Gujarat
Archaeological Survey of India finds 12,000-year-old artefacts near Chennai
Source: The post is based on the article “Archaeological Survey of India finds 12,000-year-old artefacts near Chennai” published in TOI on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? Archeological Survey of India has discovered 12000-year-old artifacts at the Vadakkupattu village in Tamil Nadu. What did the ASI discover? The ASI discovered signs of four civilizations… Continue reading Archaeological Survey of India finds 12,000-year-old artefacts near Chennai
100 years on, Nizam’s sword set to return from Glasgow
Source: The post is based on the article “100 years on, Nizam’s sword set to return from Glasgow” pub100 years on, Nizam’s sword set to return from Glasgowd in The Hindu on 22nd September 2022 What is the News? A 14th century ceremonial sword that was sold in Hyderabad to a British General in the… Continue reading 100 years on, Nizam’s sword set to return from Glasgow
Why a NASA spacecraft will crash into an asteroid
Source: The post is based on the article “Why a NASA spacecraft will crash into an asteroid” published in Indian Express on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? On September 26, 2022, NASA’s DART spacecraft will intentionally crash into a small asteroid named Dimorphos, however, the asteroid poses no threat to earth. What is… Continue reading Why a NASA spacecraft will crash into an asteroid
Fact Sheet on Amendment in India’s export policy on Rice
Source: The post is based on the article “Fact Sheet on Amendment in India’s export policy on Rice” published in PIB on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? Recent changes in India’s rice-export rules have helped keep a check on domestic prices without reducing the availability for exports. What are the changes made in… Continue reading Fact Sheet on Amendment in India’s export policy on Rice
