Source: The post is based on an article “Rainforest defaunation is huge, these species are key” published in the Times of India on 16th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment and Ecology Relevance: Rainforest Defaunation News: There is rampant destruction of ecosystems worldwide. Over the years, the expansive tropical forest ecosystems in Mexico, etc. have… Continue reading ‘Rainforest defaunation is huge — these species are key’
‘Community evolves slowly in rainforests like India’s Kudremukh and Silent Valley’
Source: The post is based on an article “Community evolves slowly in rainforests like India’s Kudremukh and Silent Valley” published in the Times of India on 16th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 Ecology and Environment Relevance: Rainforest Ecosystem in India Context: The Silent Valley national park in Kerala and Kudremukh national park in Karnataka. The former… Continue reading ‘Community evolves slowly in rainforests like India’s Kudremukh and Silent Valley’
The ‘permanent’ problem: Why is there a ‘caste system’ in govt employment?
Source: The post is based on an article “Why is there a caste system in government employment?” published in the Business Standard on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – Govt policies and interventions Relevance: Types of the government employments News: Recently, protests were seen against the Agnipath scheme which was launched to cut costs in… Continue reading The ‘permanent’ problem: Why is there a ‘caste system’ in govt employment?
James Webb: It is just the beginning
Source: The post is based on an article “James Webb: It is just the beginning” Published in the Business Standard on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 Science and Technology; Space Technology Relevance: The James Webb Space Telescope News: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) located some 1.6 million km from Earth has received “deep field”… Continue reading James Webb: It is just the beginning
Govt releases Natural Resource Accounting to track mineral, energy deposits
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt releases Natural Resource Accounting to track mineral, energy deposits” published in Business Standard on 16th July 2022 What is the News? The Government Accounting Standards advisory board(GASAB) has come up with a Natural Resource Accounting(NRA) for tracking and maintaining the natural resources of India. Note: India… Continue reading Govt releases Natural Resource Accounting to track mineral, energy deposits
Explained: How much alcohol is unsafe, based on age
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: How much alcohol is unsafe, based on age” published in Indian Express on 16th July 2022 What is the News? According to a study published in Lancet, young people face higher health risks from alcohol consumption than older adults. This study is based on the analysis… Continue reading Explained: How much alcohol is unsafe, based on age
Iran and Belarus to be new SCO members
Source: The post is based on the article “Iran and Belarus to be new SCO members” published in The Hindu on 16th July 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)?3 What is the reason behind the expansion of SCO?4 What are the upcoming summits of SCO? What is the News? Iran… Continue reading Iran and Belarus to be new SCO members
Union Minister launches Y- 3023 Dunagiri, Project 17A frigate at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Y- 3023 Dunagiri, Project 17A frigate at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata” published in PIB on 15th July 2022 What is the News? The Defence Minister has launched Y- 3023 Dunagiri. What is Y- 3023 Dunagiri? Y- 3023 Dunagiri is the fourth warship of Project 17A.… Continue reading Union Minister launches Y- 3023 Dunagiri, Project 17A frigate at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata
NIRF 2022: Union Education Minister Releases India Rankings 2022 of higher educational institutes
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Education Minister Releases India Rankings 2022 of higher educational institutes” published in PIB on 15th July 2022 What is the News? The Union Education Minister has released the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2022. What is the National Institutional Ranking Framework(NIRF)? Launched in: 2015 by… Continue reading NIRF 2022: Union Education Minister Releases India Rankings 2022 of higher educational institutes
Time for vigilance-Increased testing and building awareness, not stigmatisation, can stop spread of monkeypox
Source: The post is based on the article “Time for vigilance-Increased testing and building awareness, not stigmatisation, can stop spread of monkeypox” published in The Hindu on 16th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Awareness in the fields of biotechnology. Relevance: To understand the spread of Monkeypox. News: India reported its first laboratory-confirmed, imported case of monkeypox virus from Kerala. To… Continue reading Time for vigilance-Increased testing and building awareness, not stigmatisation, can stop spread of monkeypox
