Source: The post is based on the article “Tree rings unlock mystery of Hittite Empire’s fall in 12th century BCE” published in The Print on 9th February 2023 What is the News? Researchers have found that a three-year drought may have led to the fall of the Hittite empire in the Middle East 3000 years… Continue reading Tree rings unlock mystery of Hittite Empire’s fall in 12th century BCE
U.S. will not sanction India for buying Russian oil, say senior American officials
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S. will not sanction India for buying Russian oil, say senior American officials” published in The Hindu on 10th February 2023. What is the News? A Senior US diplomat has made it clear that the United States was not looking to sanction India for its purchases of… Continue reading U.S. will not sanction India for buying Russian oil, say senior American officials
India’s accreditation system ranked 5th globally; overall quality infrastructure system in Top 10
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s accreditation system ranked 5th globally; overall quality infrastructure system in Top 10” published in PIB on 10th February 2023 What is the News? According to the Global Quality Infrastructure Index(GQII) 2021, India has been ranked as the 5th best country in the world when it comes… Continue reading India’s accreditation system ranked 5th globally; overall quality infrastructure system in Top 10
Israeli scientists develop sniffing robot with locust antennae
Source: The post is based on the article “Israeli scientists develop sniffing robot with locust antennae” published in The Hindu on 10th February 2023. What is the News? Scientists at Tel Aviv University have developed a bio-hybrid robot. What is a Bio-hybrid Robot? Biohybrid robots are composed of biological and synthetic components. These robots are… Continue reading Israeli scientists develop sniffing robot with locust antennae
Geological Survey of India Finds Lithium and Gold Deposits
Source: The post is based on the article “Geological Survey of India Finds Lithium and Gold Deposits” published in PIB on 9th February 2023. What is the News? The Geological Survey of India has for the first time discovered Lithium reserves in Salal-Haimana area of Reasi District of Jammu & Kashmir(UT). What is Lithium? Click… Continue reading Geological Survey of India Finds Lithium and Gold Deposits
‘Victory City’: A brief history of the kingdom of Vijayanagara, in which Salman Rushdie’s latest novel is situated
Source: The post is based on the article “Victory City: A brief history of the kingdom of Vijayanagara, in which Salman Rushdie’s latest novel is situated” published in Indian Express on 10th February 2023 What is the News? Salman Rushdie released a new novel “Victory City” – a fictionalized story of the Vijayanagara Kingdom. About… Continue reading ‘Victory City’: A brief history of the kingdom of Vijayanagara, in which Salman Rushdie’s latest novel is situated
Centre blocks 200 online platforms under Section 69(A) of IT Act: What is the provision, the debate around it
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre blocks 200 online platforms under Section 69(A) of IT Act: What is the provision, the debate around it” published in Indian Express on 10th February 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued orders to block 138 online betting… Continue reading Centre blocks 200 online platforms under Section 69(A) of IT Act: What is the provision, the debate around it
Unintended consequences – Subsidy on EVs must be revisited
Source: The post is based on the article “Unintended consequences – Subsidy on EVs must be revisited” published in the Business Standard on 10th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About Subsidy on EVs. News: Government subsidy provided for electric vehicles (EVs) under the Faster Adoption and… Continue reading Unintended consequences – Subsidy on EVs must be revisited
About Child marriages: In Assam, The Answer Is Schools, Not Jails
Source: The post is based on the article “In Assam, The Answer Is Schools, Not Jails” published in The Times of India on 10th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: About early child marriages. News:… Continue reading About Child marriages: In Assam, The Answer Is Schools, Not Jails
India must become a knowledge republic as it charts its way ahead
Source: The post is based on the article “India must become a knowledge republic as it charts its way ahead” published in the Live Mint on 10th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 4 – Strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance Relevance: India as a knowledge republic. News: Recently, a prominent NRI has said that… Continue reading India must become a knowledge republic as it charts its way ahead
