Source: The post is based on the article “What is magnetoresistance? It’s one more thing graphene does differently” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 What is the News? Researchers in the UK have discovered that graphene displays an anomalous giant magnetoresistance (GMR) at room temperature. What is Giant Magnetoresistance(GMR)? Magnetoresistance is the tendency… Continue reading What is magnetoresistance? It’s one more thing graphene does differently
What the Uttaramerur inscription, recently referred to by PM says
Source: The post is based on the article “What the Uttaramerur inscription, recently referred to by PM says” published in Indian Express on 15th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has referred to the Uttaramerur inscription in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, while discussing India’s democratic history. What is Uttaramerur Inscription? Uttaramerur lies in… Continue reading What the Uttaramerur inscription, recently referred to by PM says
Safety Across Asia for the Global Environment (SAFE) Project: China out of UN’s wildlife survey for pandemic controls
Source: The post is based on the article “China out of UN’s wildlife survey for pandemic controls” published in The Hindu on 14th April 2023 What is the News? China is not participating in a United Nations project called Safety Across Asia for the Global Environment (SAFE) to survey high-risk facilities, including Asian wet markets,… Continue reading Safety Across Asia for the Global Environment (SAFE) Project: China out of UN’s wildlife survey for pandemic controls
IT rules are a step towards denying misinformation space on the internet
Source: The post is based on the following articles “The ‘fact check’ is that Indians will have little choice” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023. “IT rules are a step towards denying misinformation space on the internet” published in the Indian Express on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: role of media and social networking… Continue reading IT rules are a step towards denying misinformation space on the internet
The Misconception About Bail-Jail
Source: The post is based on the article “The Misconception About Bail-Jail” published in The Times of India on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance – Criminal Justice System Relevance: About Undertrials prisoners in India News: The article explains the situation of undertrial prisoners in India. What are the findings of the data on undertrial… Continue reading The Misconception About Bail-Jail
India is at the bullseye of climate change’s heat impacting workers — this has economic effects
Source: The post is based on the article “India is at the bullseye of climate change’s heat impacting workers — this has economic effects” published in The Times of India on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Climate Change Relevance: Impact of rising heat News: The article discusses various impacts of rising heat on labour productivity… Continue reading India is at the bullseye of climate change’s heat impacting workers — this has economic effects
Trade data points to slowing global and domestic demand
Source- The post is based on the article “Express View: Trade data points to slowing global and domestic demand” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian economy Relevance– Issues related to trade News– Trade data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday provides an indication… Continue reading Trade data points to slowing global and domestic demand
Mughals have not been erased from NCERT textbooks
Source– The post is based on the article “Mughals have not been erased from NCERT textbooks” published in The Indian Express on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues related to development and management of education Relevance: Curriculum and syllabus related issues News- The recent controversy over the National Council of Educational Research and… Continue reading Mughals have not been erased from NCERT textbooks
Tiger numbers can never tell the whole story
Source– The post is based on the article “Tiger numbers can never tell the whole story” published in live mint on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment – Biodiversity Conservation Relevance: Wildlife Conservation News – On 9 April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the latest tiger numbers. We have about 3,167 tigers in India. The… Continue reading Tiger numbers can never tell the whole story
A reminder about unfettered constitutional posts
Source– The post is based on the article “A reminder about unfettered constitutional posts” published in “The Hindu” on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Appointment to various Constitutional Posts Relevance– Independence of institutions News– Two recent comments of the Supreme Court of India are important. In a hearing of the ‘Sena versus Sena’ case, the… Continue reading A reminder about unfettered constitutional posts
