Source– The post is based on the article “Stabilising ties with Nepal in uncertain times” published in The Hindu on 6th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- India and its neighbourhood relations Relevance– India and Nepal bilateral relations News– The article explains the significance of recent election results for bilateral relations. It also explains the China factor… Continue reading Stabilising ties with Nepal in uncertain times
Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge” published in PIB on 2nd January 2023 What is the News? Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) announces the launch of “Prajjwala Challenge” for bringing about “Transformation of the Indian Rural Economy”. What is Prajjwala Challenge? Launched by: Ministry of Rural… Continue reading Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge
India’s plan to develop green hydrogen
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s plan to develop green hydrogen” published in The Hindu on 6th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Green Hydrogen?3 Why was the National Green Hydrogen mission launched?4 What are the key features of the National Green Hydrogen mission?5 What are the challenges ahead?… Continue reading India’s plan to develop green hydrogen
New electrolyte found can help better ammonia synthesis
Source: The post is based on the article “New electrolyte found can help better ammonia synthesis” published in PIB on 5th January 2023 What is the News? A team of Indian scientists have developed a new aqueous electrolyte that can help make electrochemical ammonia synthesis more efficient. The novel approach could be useful for industries… Continue reading New electrolyte found can help better ammonia synthesis
Cabinet approves continuation of Schemes of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves continuation of Schemes of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region” published in PIB on 5th January 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Schemes of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region for the balance period of… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Schemes of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Asian elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat in Nilgiri Reserve
Source: The post is based on the article “Asian elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat in Nilgiri Reserve” published in The Hindu on 6th January 2023 What is the News? According to a study, the endangered Asian Elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat, the flat terrain in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. About… Continue reading Asian elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat in Nilgiri Reserve
UGC unveils draft norms to allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India
Source: The post is based on the article “UGC unveils draft norms to allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India” published in The Hindu on 6th January 2023 What is the News? University Grants Commission has announced draft regulations for foreign universities setting up campuses in India. What are the key provisions of… Continue reading UGC unveils draft norms to allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India
NAAC releases new benchmarks to assess varsities, autonomous colleges
Source: The post is based on the article “NAAC releases new benchmarks to assess varsities, autonomous colleges” published in TOI on 5th January 2023 What is the News? The National Assessment and Accreditation Council(NAAC) has released the benchmark scores that the colleges and universities receive during their accreditation process to bring transparency to the process. … Continue reading NAAC releases new benchmarks to assess varsities, autonomous colleges
Cleaning of River Ganga – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the major pollutants polluting the River Ganga?3 What steps have been taken for the cleaning of River Ganga?4 What are the challenges in cleaning of River Ganga?5 What more should be done for cleaning of River Ganga?6 Conclusion Introduction The meeting of the National Ganga Council was… Continue reading Cleaning of River Ganga – Explained, pointwise
Jain community protests: What are the issues linked to Jharkhand, Gujarat shrines
Source: The post is based on the article “Jain community protests: What are the issues linked to Jharkhand, Gujarat shrines’ Scheme” published in Indian Express on 5th January 2023 What is the News? Members of the Jain community have been staging protests over demands related to two holy sites — Sammed Shikhar on Parasnath hill… Continue reading Jain community protests: What are the issues linked to Jharkhand, Gujarat shrines
