Source: The post is based on the article “Around 60% of India prone to earthquakes” published in Down To Earth on 23rd December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Earthquake?3 About Earthquake Risk in India4 What is the other news covered in the article? What is the News? The Union minister for… Continue reading Around 60% of India prone to earthquakes
Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Panchayati Raj” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in 2022? SVAMITVA… Continue reading Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Panchayati Raj
CAG pulls up DRDO for delay in the completion of projects and failure to achieve key parameters
Source: The post is based on the article “CAG pulls up DRDO for delay in the completion of projects and failure to achieve key parameters” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022 What is the News? The Comptroller and Auditor General(CAG) has submitted a report in Parliament titled “Management and Outcome of Mission Mode… Continue reading CAG pulls up DRDO for delay in the completion of projects and failure to achieve key parameters
Amid VHP row over song in school, recalling Muhammad Iqbal, also the poet of Saare Jahan Se Achcha
Source: The post is based on the article “Amid VHP row over song in school, recalling Muhammad Iqbal, also the poet of Saare Jahan Se Achcha” published in Indian Express on 24th December 2022 What is the News? Police in Uttar Pradesh has booked the principal of a government school for hurting religious sentiments by… Continue reading Amid VHP row over song in school, recalling Muhammad Iqbal, also the poet of Saare Jahan Se Achcha
Year End Review: Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review: Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry… Continue reading Year End Review: Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change
What are ‘gelbots?’
Source: The post is based on the article “What are gelbots?” published in The Hindu on 21st December 2022 What is the News? John Hopkins University scientists have built a soft robot named Gelbots. What are Gelbots? Gelbots are made out of gelatin. They are created by 3D printing. They are capable of moving without… Continue reading What are ‘gelbots?’
A short history of the looted Benin Bronzes, 20 of which Germany has returned to Nigeria
Source: The post is based on the article “A short history of the looted Benin Bronzes, 20 of which Germany has returned to Nigeria” published in Indian Express on 24th December 2022 What is the News? Germany has returned the 20 Benin Bronzes that were looted in the 19th century to Nigeria at a ceremony.… Continue reading A short history of the looted Benin Bronzes, 20 of which Germany has returned to Nigeria
Centre to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food security law
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food security law” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is presently being given under the National Food Security Act(NFSA)?3 What is being changed now?4 What about Pradhan… Continue reading Centre to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food security law
On GM, follow the science
Source: The post is based on the article “On GM, follow the science” published in The Indian Express on 24th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of biotechnology Relevance: Use of recombinant technology. News: The article explains the issues related to the environmental release of the GM mustard variety called DMH-11. GM is… Continue reading On GM, follow the science
Alleviating the scourge of private healthcare
Source: The post is based on the article “Alleviating the scourge of private healthcare” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to the development and management of health Relevance: Issues related to affordable and accessible healthcare News: The article explains the dominant role of the private sector and its dispersed… Continue reading Alleviating the scourge of private healthcare
