Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first water body census: How was it done, what does the report say” published in Indian Express on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the report of India’s first water bodies census, a comprehensive database of ponds, tanks,… Continue reading India’s first water body census: How was it done, what does the report say
Pending Bills, the issue of gubernatorial inaction
Source– The post is based on the article “Pending Bills, the issue of gubernatorial inaction” published in “The Hindu” on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues and challenges pertaining to federal structure Relevance: Issues related to power of governor related to legislative matters News- Recently, Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution urging the President of… Continue reading Pending Bills, the issue of gubernatorial inaction
How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool
Source: The post is based on the article “How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Relative humidity is a simple concept as far as weather phenomena go but it has significant, far-reaching consequences for how we must… Continue reading How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool
Indian diplomacy and the horses of interest, morality
Source- The post is based on the article “Indian diplomacy and the horses of interest, morality” published in “The Hindu” on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Indian foreign policy News– During her recent official visit to India, Ukraine’s First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs talked about the dichotomy of India’s pursuit of… Continue reading Indian diplomacy and the horses of interest, morality
Why Dollar’s Losing Its Shine
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Dollar’s Losing Its Shine” published in The Times of India on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy – Money and Banking Relevance: measures taken adopt alternatives to dollar dominance News: Countries around the world are looking for an alternative to the weakening US dollar. What are… Continue reading Why Dollar’s Losing Its Shine
Why urea rules India’s farms
Source: The post is based on the article “Why urea rules India’s farms” published in The Indian Express on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture inputs Relevance: concerns associated with the use of urea. News: The efforts of the government such as launching Nano Urea and coating all indigenously manufactured and imported urea with neem… Continue reading Why urea rules India’s farms
Will policy power India’s race to space?
Source: The post is based on the article “Will policy power India’s race to space?” published in Livemint on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Indian Space Policy, 2023. Where does India’s space programme stand? Ever since India launched its first sounding rocket in 1963, its space programme… Continue reading Will policy power India’s race to space?
Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline
Source: The post is based on the article “Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Malaria is all set to become a notifiable disease across India. Note: Currently, malaria is a notifiable disease in 33 States… Continue reading Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline
IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health
Source: The post is based on the article “IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) have developed a device called ‘ARTSENS’ to assess the health and age of blood vessels and thereby… Continue reading IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health
India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan
Source: The post is based on the article “India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? India has started ‘Operation Kaveri’ to evacuate its nationals from war-hit Sudan. What is Operation Kaveri? Operation Kaveri is a mission by India to… Continue reading India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan
