Source- The post is based on the article “Why India should cut down on its salt intake” published in “The Hindu” on 4th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – Issues related to development and management of health Relevance – Issues related to non-communicable diseases News– The article explains the importance of salt reduction to reduce the… Continue reading Why India should cut down on its salt intake
Economic winds favour an India-UK trade agreement
Source- The post is based on the article “Economic winds favour an India-UK trade agreement” published in the “Live Mint” on 4th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– Trade and economic relationship between India and UK News– The eighth round of India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) discussions will take place… Continue reading Economic winds favour an India-UK trade agreement
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #205 : Preeti Sudan Board, Mathematics Optional, Andhra Pradesh Home State
Date of Interview: 14th march, forenoon Board: Preeti Sudan Mam Optional: Mathematics College: IIT Kharagpur Home State: Andhra Pradesh Work experience: developer, SAP labs Hobbies: (no questions asked) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman Said We are here to have a conversation with you, be comfortable. If you cannot understand… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #205 : Preeti Sudan Board, Mathematics Optional, Andhra Pradesh Home State
Time to put a price on carbon emissions
Source- The post is based on the article “Time to put a price on carbon emissions” published in “The Hindu” on 4th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Issues related to climate change News– The article explains the pricing carbon strategy to fight climate change. What are the different ways of pricing carbon? The establishment… Continue reading Time to put a price on carbon emissions
We should worry about use of defamation law, beyond Rahul Gandhi case
Source- The post is based on the article “We should worry about use of defamation law, beyond Rahul Gandhi case” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- India Polity Relevance– Issues related to freedom of speech and expression News– Recently, Rahul Gandhi was convicted for two years in a defamation case… Continue reading We should worry about use of defamation law, beyond Rahul Gandhi case
India has registered a global first of a plant fungus infecting humans; climate change, AMR will exacerbate it
Source: The post is based on the article “India has registered a global first of a plant fungus infecting humans; climate change, AMR will exacerbate it” published in The Hindu on 2nd April 2023 What is the News? The first case of a plant fungus called Chondrostereum purpureum infecting human beings has been reported from… Continue reading India has registered a global first of a plant fungus infecting humans; climate change, AMR will exacerbate it
Sky Canvas Project: Artificial meteor showers could soon be a reality: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “ Artificial meteor showers could soon be a reality: Report” published in Indian Express on 2nd April 2023 What is the News? A Japanese company plans to launch satellites that will trigger an artificial meteor shower. The project will be called Sky Canvas. What is the Sky… Continue reading Sky Canvas Project: Artificial meteor showers could soon be a reality: Report
Einstein Tile: New shape answers a 50-year-old geometry mystery
Source: The post is based on the article “New shape answers a 50-year-old geometry mystery” published in The Hindu on 2nd April 2023 What is the News? A group of four scientists have discovered an entirely new shape which has 13 sides and has named it “the hat”. It is the first ‘Einstein’ tile to… Continue reading Einstein Tile: New shape answers a 50-year-old geometry mystery
National Electricity Plan 2022-27: Coal-fired projects back on, mega lithium battery storage push in new power policy blueprint
Source: The post is based on the article “Coal-fired projects back on, mega lithium battery storage push in new power policy blueprint” published in Indian Express on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? The National Electricity Plan (NEP) 2022-27 has been rolled out which marks a discernible reversal in the policy thrust from its… Continue reading National Electricity Plan 2022-27: Coal-fired projects back on, mega lithium battery storage push in new power policy blueprint
CDC concerned about drug-resistant bacteria strain allegedly linked to eye-drops imported from India
Source: The post is based on the article “CDC concerned about drug-resistant bacteria strain allegedly linked to eye-drops imported from India” published in The Hindu on 4th April 2023 What is the News? The Centers for Disease Control(CDC) has warned people to stop using “artificial tear” eye drops sold by EzriCare. What are EzriCare Eye… Continue reading CDC concerned about drug-resistant bacteria strain allegedly linked to eye-drops imported from India
