Re-wilding red pandas: Darjeeling zoo attempts country’s first augmentation of endangered mammal in the wild

Source: The post is based on the article “Re-wilding red pandas: Darjeeling zoo attempts country’s first augmentation of endangered mammal in the wild” published in The Hindu on 10th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Red Panda?3 What is Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park?4 What is Singalila National Park? What is the… Continue reading Re-wilding red pandas: Darjeeling zoo attempts country’s first augmentation of endangered mammal in the wild

Extremely dry winter in Western Mediterranean due to expansion of ‘Azores High

Source: The post is based on the article “Extremely dry winter in Western Mediterranean due to expansion of ‘Azores High” published in Down To Earth on 11th July 2022. What is the News? A study has revealed that an extremely large ‘Azores High’ has resulted in abnormally dry conditions across the western Mediterranean, including the… Continue reading Extremely dry winter in Western Mediterranean due to expansion of ‘Azores High

SII to launch vaccine to prevent Cervical Cancer

Source: The post is based on the article “SII to launch vaccine to prevent Cervical Cancer” published in The Hindu on 13th July 2022. What is the News? The Drugs Controller General of India(DCGI) has granted market authorisation to the Serum Institute of India(SII) for Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine(qHPV) against cervical cancer. What is Quadrivalent… Continue reading SII to launch vaccine to prevent Cervical Cancer

Somit Dasgupta writes: Bonn meet shows slim chance of action on climate change

Source: The post is based on an article “Bonn meets shows slim chance of action on climate change” published in the Indian Express on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Ecology and Environment Relevance: United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) COP27 News: Recently, representatives from more than 100 countries met at Bonn to hold preliminary… Continue reading Somit Dasgupta writes: Bonn meet shows slim chance of action on climate change

Revise entire Sociology Optional for Mains 2022 with ForumIAS Sociology ATS+

Hi Aspirants We are coming up with Sociology Augmented Test Series (ATS+) for Mains 2022 (Comprehensive Crash Course cum Test series Program for students writing Mains 2022) starting from 17th July 2022. It is a Quick revision and Result Oriented preparation program to add that extra edge to your Sociology optional. We are inviting you for Offline Open Orientation Session which will be held on 15th July 2022. This session will… Continue reading Revise entire Sociology Optional for Mains 2022 with ForumIAS Sociology ATS+

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Create more jobs, revamp employment policy

Source: The post is based on an article “Create more jobs, revamp employment policy” published in the “The Hindu” on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Economy – Issues related to growth and development Relevance: Employment Generation; News: The Government of India has recently announced a plan to create 10 lakh government jobs and fill… Continue reading Create more jobs, revamp employment policy

The scale of municipal finances is inadequate

Source: The post is based on an article “The scale of municipal finances is inadequate” published in the “The Hindu” on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. Relevance: Financial Issues in the ULBs News: Recently, the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) analysed data from… Continue reading The scale of municipal finances is inadequate

A new judicial device for ‘complete justice’

  Source: The post is based on the article “A new judicial device for complete justice” published in the “The Hindu” on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Powers of the SC and Individual Liberty News: In recent, Mohammed Zubair, the co-founder of Alt News was arrested… Continue reading A new judicial device for ‘complete justice’

Explained: The bail law and Supreme Court call for reform

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: The bail law and Supreme Court call for reform” published in the Indian Express on 13th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the law on bail in India?3 What is the UK law on bail?4 About the ruling of SC on bail reforms What is… Continue reading Explained: The bail law and Supreme Court call for reform

Read The Signs, Upgrade Science

Source: This post is based on the article “Read The Signs, Upgrade Science” published in The Times of India on 12th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Science and Technology Relevance: Transforming the science and tech ecosystem in India Context: India was the first country to explicitly adopt ‘scientific temper’ in its Constitution, with the 42nd… Continue reading Read The Signs, Upgrade Science

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