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
Spy In The Sky – China’s espionage balloons or espionage ships are part of an aggressive strategy that can target India too
Source: The post is based on the article “Spy In The Sky – China’s espionage balloons or espionage ships are part of an aggressive strategy that can target India too” published in The Times of India on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighbourhood- relations. Relevance: About Chinese espionage capabilities. News:… Continue reading Spy In The Sky – China’s espionage balloons or espionage ships are part of an aggressive strategy that can target India too
Bajra Boosters – Policies promoting millets will not work unless governments address farmers’ incentives
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Bajra Boosters – Policies promoting millets will not work unless governments address farmers’ incentives” published in The Times of India on 6th February 2023. “India’s promotion of millets is great but will likely fail” published in the Live Mint on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3… Continue reading Bajra Boosters – Policies promoting millets will not work unless governments address farmers’ incentives
