Source: The post is based on an article “The superbugs are here – and they are resistant to antibiotics” published in The Indian Express on 9th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Health Relevance: measures needed to tackle AMR News: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), also called antibiotic resistance, is a global health challenge and a worrying public health crisis.… Continue reading The superbugs are here – and they are resistant to antibiotics
Despite SC order, single women denied abortion
Source: The post is based on the article “Despite SC order, single women denied abortion” published in The Hindu on 9th January 2023 What is the News? Despite a judgment of the Supreme Court that unmarried women too can terminate their pregnancy until 24 weeks, the situation on the ground remains dismal. Unmarried women are… Continue reading Despite SC order, single women denied abortion
Avoid further delay in conducting the Census
Source: The post is based on the article “Avoid further delay in conducting the Census” published in The Hindu on 8th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Census?3 What does the Constitution say about the Census?4 What are the implications of delaying the census?5 What is the controversy around the census?… Continue reading Avoid further delay in conducting the Census
The potential of generative AI: creating media with simple text prompts
Source: The post is based on the article “The potential of generative AI: creating media with simple text prompts” published in The Hindu on 9th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Generative AI?3 What are the different ways Generative AI can be used?4 What are the concerns related to Generative AI? What… Continue reading The potential of generative AI: creating media with simple text prompts
Half of glaciers will disappear by 2100 even if world sticks to 1.5°C goal: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Half of glaciers will disappear by 2100 even if world sticks to 1.5°C goal: Study” published in Down To Earth on 7th January 2023 What is the News? According to a study titled “Global glacier change in the 21st century: Every increase in temperature matters”, half of… Continue reading Half of glaciers will disappear by 2100 even if world sticks to 1.5°C goal: Study
40% of wetlands in India lost in last 30 yrs: Experts
Source: The post is based on the article “40% of wetlands in India lost in last 30 yrs: Experts” published in TOI on 8th January 2023 What is the News? According to estimates by Wetlands International(WI), nearly two of every five wetlands in India have lost their natural existence in the last 30 years. Note:… Continue reading 40% of wetlands in India lost in last 30 yrs: Experts
A timely halt – SC must lay down rehabilitation norms for eviction from public spaces
Source: The post is based on the article “A timely halt – SC must lay down rehabilitation norms for eviction from public spaces” published in The Hindu on 9th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Relevance: About the land conflicts between the public and the state. News: Earlier, the… Continue reading A timely halt – SC must lay down rehabilitation norms for eviction from public spaces
How countries treat their ultra-rich
Source: The post is based on the article “How countries treat their ultra-rich” published in the Business Standard on 9th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Effects of globalization on Indian society. Relevance: About capitalism and its present impact on globalization. News: In the recent period, some rich and powerful people have faced trouble in… Continue reading How countries treat their ultra-rich
Driving To Despair – Poor maintenance, poor policing, poor traffic rules enforcement, too much wrong with India’s roads
Source: The post is based on the article “Driving To Despair – Poor maintenance, poor policing, poor traffic rules enforcement, too much wrong with India’s roads” published in The Times of India on 9th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.. Relevance: About preventing accidents on Indian roads. News:… Continue reading Driving To Despair – Poor maintenance, poor policing, poor traffic rules enforcement, too much wrong with India’s roads
Utkarsh 2.0.: RBI’s updated strategy requires another update
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI’s updated strategy requires another update” published in the Livemint on 9th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About Utkarsh 2.0. and its concerns. News: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)… Continue reading Utkarsh 2.0.: RBI’s updated strategy requires another update
