Source: This post is based on the article “C Raja Mohan writes: With China’s expanding influence, Asia is also seeking to diversify its security partnerships” published in The Indian Express on 5th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations Relevance: Impact of Chinese expansionism on Asia’s security relations News: One of the many interesting features… Continue reading C Raja Mohan writes: With China’s expanding influence, Asia is also seeking to diversify its security partnerships
Chenkurinji Tree: Saving Chenkurinji from climate change
What is the News? Chenkurinji Tree which was once abundant in the Aryankavu Pass in Kerala’s Kollam district has been fast receding from the area over the years. About Chenkurinji Chenkurinji (Gluta travancorica) is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is endemic to the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. The Shendurni wildlife sanctuary in… Continue reading Chenkurinji Tree: Saving Chenkurinji from climate change
New pathway to regulate nitrate absorption in plants
Contents1 What is the News?2 How are Nitrates absorbed by roots?3 What role do Nitrates play in the development of a plant?4 What happens due to the overuse of Nitrates?5 What is the method found by researchers to regulate nitrate absorption in plants? What is the News? Researchers from the National Centre of Biological Sciences,… Continue reading New pathway to regulate nitrate absorption in plants
More rainfall, snow in India in next 30 years: Report
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the study?2.1 Global findings3 Findings related to India What is the News? Researchers in a study have estimated the time of the emergence of drought conditions and precipation under the impact of climate change. What are the key findings of the study? Global findings… Continue reading More rainfall, snow in India in next 30 years: Report
New IT rules likely to impact ease of business in India, says report
What is the News? Internet and Mobile Association of India(IAMAI) has released a report titled “IT Rules, 2021: A Regulatory Impact Assessment Study”. What is the purpose of the study? The study assessed rules prescribed under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Codes) Rules,2021. What are the key observations made by the… Continue reading New IT rules likely to impact ease of business in India, says report
India is leading the world in digital revolution, asserts PM Modi
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Digital India campaign?3 How has the Digital India campaign helped India?4 What are the portals launched by the Prime Minister? What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated several portals during the seventh anniversary of the “Digital India” campaign. What is the Digital India campaign? Launched… Continue reading India is leading the world in digital revolution, asserts PM Modi
The problem with our university vision
Source: The post is based on an article “The problem with our university visions” published in the “The Hindu” on 5th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Social Sector; Education Sector Relevance: Higher Education reforms News: Recently, the global ranking systems such as the coveted QS World University Rankings were announced for the international rankings of… Continue reading The problem with our university vision
Red signals for green laws
Source: The post is based on article “Red signals for green laws” published in the Business Standard on 4th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Ecology and Environment Relevance: Environmental Protection Laws News: Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has proposed to amend the environmental protection law; and air and water pollution… Continue reading Red signals for green laws
Shanthie Mariet D’Souza writes: A balancing act — In re-establishing Indian presence in Afghanistan, timing and tact are crucial
Source: The post is based on an article “A balancing act in re-establishing Indian presence in Afghanistan, timing, and tact are crucial” published in the Indian Express on 5th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations; Bilateral Relations Relevance: India-Afghanistan Relations News: Recently, India has re-established its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan, after a strategic retreat… Continue reading Shanthie Mariet D’Souza writes: A balancing act — In re-establishing Indian presence in Afghanistan, timing and tact are crucial
A chaotic world, the perils of multilateralism
Source: The post is based on an article “A chaotic world, the perils of multilateralism”” published in the “The Hindu” on 5th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 International Organization; Bilateral Relations Relevance: Bilateralism and Multilateralism News: Recently, a Quad summit, a BRICS summit and a G-7 summit were convened across thew world. The world leaders… Continue reading A chaotic world, the perils of multilateralism
