Source: The post is based on the article “Being pragmatic about energy sources” published in Business Standard on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns associated with adoption of clean energy. News: The Russia-Ukraine war has again made countries dependent on fossil fuels for energy generation which has impacted the adoption of clean energy. What… Continue reading Being pragmatic about energy sources
Towards reducing India’s prison footprint
Source: The post is based on the article “Towards reducing India’s prison footprint” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: measures needed to prevent overcrowding of prisons News: Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi in June last year directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to allocate land to Delhi’s prison department to construct a… Continue reading Towards reducing India’s prison footprint
When degrees lose their worth
Source– The post is based on the article “When degrees lose their worth” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance– Higher education News– The article explains the phenomena of increasing emphasis on gaining more degrees and certificates. What is the reason behind the… Continue reading When degrees lose their worth
‘Demonetisation arose from the Centre …it should have enacted a law’
Source– The post is based on the article “Demonetisation arose from the Centre …it should have enacted a law” published in The Indian Express on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance– Issues related to banking and monetary policy News– The article explains the issue of legality of demonetisation by… Continue reading ‘Demonetisation arose from the Centre …it should have enacted a law’
T.N. government sets up Nilgiri Tahr conservation project
Source: The post is based on the article “T.N. government sets up Nilgiri Tahr conservation project” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Tamil Nadu government has launched the Nilgiri Tahr conservation project. What is the Nilgiri Tahr conservation project? Launched by: Tamil Nadu Aim: To develop a better… Continue reading T.N. government sets up Nilgiri Tahr conservation project
‘SMART’ program for Ayurveda professionals to boost R&D in Ayurveda in the country
Source: The post is based on the article “SMART program for Ayurveda professionals to boost R&D in Ayurveda in the country” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has launched the ‘SMART’ (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals) program. What is a SMART program? Launched… Continue reading ‘SMART’ program for Ayurveda professionals to boost R&D in Ayurveda in the country
2022 Year Ender Review: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Source: The post is based on the article “2022 Year Ender Review: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of… Continue reading 2022 Year Ender Review: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Sustainable shrimp cultivation provides hope for mangrove restoration in Sundarbans
Source: The post is based on the article “Sustainable shrimp cultivation provides hope for mangrove restoration in Sundarbans” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the SAIME Initiative?3 What is shrimp cultivation?4 About Sundarbans What is the News? In Sundarbans, a new shrimp farming initiative named “SAIME… Continue reading Sustainable shrimp cultivation provides hope for mangrove restoration in Sundarbans
ST Commission holds its ground on impact of new rules on Forest Rights Act
Source: The post is based on the article “ST Commission holds its ground on impact of new rules on Forest Rights Act” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the new Forest (Conservation) Rules,2022?3 Why has the NCST chairman called new Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022 violative of… Continue reading ST Commission holds its ground on impact of new rules on Forest Rights Act
What is the new delimitation exercise by Assam?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the new delimitation exercise by Assam?” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Delimitation?3 Why was delimitation in Assam put on hold?4 Why are some political parties critical of delimitation?5 Why does the government see delimitation as… Continue reading What is the new delimitation exercise by Assam?
