Source– The post is based on the article “Dry Bihar to turn Liquor bottles into glass bangles” published in The Hindu on 10th September 2022. Syllabus: GS-2- Social empowerment, Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of population and performance of these schemes. Context- The article explains Bihar government plan to set up factories to make glass… Continue reading Dry Bihar to turn Liquor bottles into glass bangles
End of an era
Source: The post is based on an article “End of an era” published in The Hindu on 10th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Issues News: The article discusses the concern associated with the demise of longest serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II. The time period of Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II was the longest serving monarch who reigned… Continue reading End of an era
How Bharat is fighting TB through Jan Bhagidari: Health minister writes about govt & citizens working together to make the country TB-free by 2025
Source: The post is based on the article “How Bharat is fighting TB through Jan Bhagidari: Health minister writes about govt & citizens working together to make the country TB-free by 2025” published in The Times of India on 10th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health News: The… Continue reading How Bharat is fighting TB through Jan Bhagidari: Health minister writes about govt & citizens working together to make the country TB-free by 2025
The stark reasons why Bengaluru is sinking
Source: The post is based on an article “The stark reasons why Bengaluru is sinking” published in The Hindu on 10th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 – Urbanization News: This article discusses about the problems that has led to waterlogging in Bengaluru and steps that needs to be taken to tackle this. Many social media posts are showing videos of… Continue reading The stark reasons why Bengaluru is sinking
Gender Snapshot 2022 Report: It will take 3 centuries to close gender gap completely, warns UN
Source: The post is based on the article “Gender Snapshot 2022 Report: It will take 3 centuries to close gender gap completely, warns UN” published in Down To Earth on 8th September 2022. What is the News? The report titled “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): The Gender Snapshot 2022” was released by United… Continue reading Gender Snapshot 2022 Report: It will take 3 centuries to close gender gap completely, warns UN
Ministry of Urban Affairs rolls out ‘Swachh Amrit Mahotsav’
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Urban Affairs rolls out ‘Swachh Amrit Mahotsav” published in PIB on 9th September 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has announced the commencement of ‘Swachh Amrit Mahotsav’ and the first ever Indian Swachhata League(ISL). What is Swachh Amrit… Continue reading Ministry of Urban Affairs rolls out ‘Swachh Amrit Mahotsav’
Operation London Bridge: the 10-day process that kicked off with Queen Elizabeth’s death
Source: The post is based on the article “Operation London Bridge: the 10-day process that kicked off with Queen Elizabeth’s death” published in Indian Express on 10th September 2022. What is the News? Queen Elizabeth II has died. The queen reigned over Britain for 70 years and her death is known in official circles in… Continue reading Operation London Bridge: the 10-day process that kicked off with Queen Elizabeth’s death
Dolphin, porpoise: First time, avian flu is seen in cetaceans
Source: The post is based on the article “Dolphin, porpoise: First time, avian flu is seen in cetaceans” published in Indian Express on 10th September 2022. What is the News? A bottlenose dolphin found dead in a Florida canal had tested positive for a highly virulent strain of bird flu known as Eurasian H5N1. Earlier,… Continue reading Dolphin, porpoise: First time, avian flu is seen in cetaceans
How visitors’ breath is destroying Ajanta’s ancient wonders
Source: The post is based on the article “How visitors’ breath is destroying Ajanta’s ancient wonders” published in TOI on 10th September 2022. What is the News? The famous paintings of Ajanta caves, widely regarded as the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, are under serious threat not so much from age but the… Continue reading How visitors’ breath is destroying Ajanta’s ancient wonders
Foundational Learning Study: Basic skills poor in Hindi, but poorer in regional languages: NCERT
Source: The post is based on the article “Basic skills poor in Hindi, but poorer in regional languages: NCERT” published in The Hindu on 10th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Foundational Learning Study(FLS) 2022?3 What are the key findings of the study?4 What is the significance of this study? What… Continue reading Foundational Learning Study: Basic skills poor in Hindi, but poorer in regional languages: NCERT
