Source: The post is based on the following articles “Plenty In A Name – Why naming public spaces after India’s rich flora, fauna, and not history figures, makes so much sense” published in The Times of India on 1st March 2023. “The Express View: Listen to the court” published in the Indian Express on 1st March 2023.… Continue reading Listen to the court – SC warning against renaming places by abusing history, and invoking it selectively, is valuable and timely
A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline
Source: The post is based on the article “A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline” published in the Business Standard on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Awareness in the field of biotechnology. Relevance: About GM pest-resistant cotton. News: Recently, Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) for bio-safety field trials has approved the new genetically… Continue reading A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline
Union Minister launches VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora abroad to mark the National Science Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora abroad to mark the National Science Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi” published in the PIB on 28th February 2023. What is the News? On the occasion of “National Science Day”, the government has launched VAIBHAV Fellowship scheme for the Indian… Continue reading Union Minister launches VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora abroad to mark the National Science Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
MeitY launches Grievance Appellate Committee which will investigate users’ plaints about content in social media
Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY launches Grievance Appellate Committee which will investigate users’ plaints about content in social media” published in PIB on 29th February 2023 What is the News? The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology has launched the Grievance Appellate Committee(GAC). What is the Grievance Appellate Committee(GAC)?… Continue reading MeitY launches Grievance Appellate Committee which will investigate users’ plaints about content in social media
Show mature statesmanship, Supreme Court tells Governors, Chief Ministers
Source: The post is based on the article “Show mature statesmanship, Supreme Court tells Governors, Chief Ministers” published in The Hindu on 1st March, 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court observed that the level of discourse between a chief minister and the governor must not degenerate into a “race to the bottom”, putting… Continue reading Show mature statesmanship, Supreme Court tells Governors, Chief Ministers
ISRO successful in key test for India’s third moon mission
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO successful in key test for India’s third moon mission” published in The Hindu on 28th February 2023 What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot test of the CE-20 cryogenic engine that will power the Cryogenic Upper Stage of… Continue reading ISRO successful in key test for India’s third moon mission
Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power
Source: The post is based on the article “Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power” published in Indian Express on 28th February 2023 What is the News? Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis(IEEFA) along with EMBER has released a report — ‘Indian States Energy Transition’. What is the purpose of… Continue reading Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power
Hummingbirds and Indian sunbirds
Source: The post is based on the article “Aztec hummingbirds and Indian sunbirds” published in The Hindu on 25th February 2023 What is the News? A study found that the loss of a key gene, FBP2 makes Hummingbirds more efficient at breaking down sugar to use it for energy. What are Hummingbirds? Hummingbirds are small,… Continue reading Hummingbirds and Indian sunbirds
Legislator facing disqualification can’t attend floor test: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Legislator facing disqualification can’t attend floor test: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 29th February 2023 What is the News? According to the Chief Justice of India – if an MP or an MLA has caused a split in the party and, is facing disqualification under… Continue reading Legislator facing disqualification can’t attend floor test: Supreme Court
Explained | RBI’s new pilot project on coin vending machine
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | RBI’s new pilot project on coin vending machine” published in The Hindu on 29th February 2023 What is the News? The RBI Governor has said that the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) in collaboration with banks, would be launching a pilot project to assess the functioning… Continue reading Explained | RBI’s new pilot project on coin vending machine
