Source: The post is based on an article “Hydropower projects in the Himalaya should be reconsidered given recent crisis” published in The Indian Express on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: environmental impact of hydropower project and alternative to it. News: Joshimath land subsidence has raised concerns over the hydropower projects in Himalayas. This… Continue reading Hydropower projects in the Himalaya should be reconsidered given recent crisis
India’s just energy transition is more than a coal story
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s just energy transition is more than a coal story” published in The Hindu on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure: Energy Relevance– Issues related to clean energy transition News– Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) is emerging as the key mechanism for multilateral financing by developed countries… Continue reading India’s just energy transition is more than a coal story
This Word Means: North star
Source: The post is based on the article “This Word Means: North star” published in Indian Express on 5th February 2023. What is the News? The Vice President has said that the Parliament is the “North Star” of democracy, a place of discussion and deliberation to realize the aspirations and dreams of the people. What… Continue reading This Word Means: North star
Inaugural iCET dialogue will accelerate US’ strategic technology partnership with India: US NSA
Source: The post is based on the article “Inaugural iCET dialogue will accelerate US’ strategic technology partnership with India: US NSA” published in Economic Times on 2nd February 2023. What is the News? India’s National Security Advisor held talks with the US counterpart on the first dialogue on the Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies… Continue reading Inaugural iCET dialogue will accelerate US’ strategic technology partnership with India: US NSA
What could be the govt’s calculations behind the slashing of the MGNREGA budget
Source: The post is based on the articles “What could be the govt’s calculations behind the slashing of the MGNREGA budget” and “Budget 2023 is betting on recovery” published in Indian Express on 6th February 2023. What is the News? The Central Government has slashed the budget for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee… Continue reading What could be the govt’s calculations behind the slashing of the MGNREGA budget
WHO publishes zero-draft of pandemic treaty: Equity, IPR take centre stage
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO publishes zero-draft of pandemic treaty: Equity, IPR take centre stage” published in Down To Earth on 6th February 2023. What is the News? The World Health Organization’s (WHO) has published a ‘Zero-Draft’ of the Pandemic Treaty, aiming to bring in Global and National-Level Pandemic Preparedness. Why… Continue reading WHO publishes zero-draft of pandemic treaty: Equity, IPR take centre stage
Scientists use outer space particles to examine the fortress wall of Xi’an city: What are muons and how are they used to analyze large structures
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists use outer space particles to examine the fortress wall of Xi’an city: What are muons and how are they used to analyze large structures” published in Indian Express on 5th February 2023. What is the News? As per a new study, researchers are examining the fortress… Continue reading Scientists use outer space particles to examine the fortress wall of Xi’an city: What are muons and how are they used to analyze large structures
Union Minister launches ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ as a “whole of society” approach for wetlands conservation
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ as a “whole of society” approach for wetlands conservation” published in PIB on 4th February 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched the ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’. What is the Save Wetlands Campaign?… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ as a “whole of society” approach for wetlands conservation
Amorphous ice – With frigid innovation, scientists make a new form of ice
Source: The post is based on the article “With frigid innovation, scientists make a new form of ice” published in Indian Express on 6th February 2023. What is the News? Scientists have created a new type of ice called “medium-density amorphous ice”. What is Amorphous Ice? Amorphous ice consists of water molecules arranged in a… Continue reading Amorphous ice – With frigid innovation, scientists make a new form of ice
Green growth push – New initiatives have long-term potential
Source: The post is based on the article “Green growth push – New initiatives have long-term potential” published in the Business Standard on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About the green growth push in the Budget 2023-24. News: The Union Budget has focussed on many green growth push initiatives… Continue reading Green growth push – New initiatives have long-term potential
