Source– The post is based on the article “Look Who’s Feeding Pendency” published in The Times of India on 19th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Functioning of judiciary Relevance– Issues impacting the justice delivery News– The article explains the issue of judicial delays and pendency of cases in courts of India. Over 4 crore cases are… Continue reading Look Who’s Feeding Pendency
Overtaking China – New population estimates have wider implications
Source: The post is based on the article “Overtaking China – New population estimates have wider implications” published in Business Standard on 19th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Population and Associated Issues Relevance: challenges with increasing population News: The article discusses the challenges with India due to the increasing population. What is the news? According to… Continue reading Overtaking China – New population estimates have wider implications
Survival of the Richest: The India story – India’s richest 1% own more than 40% of total wealth: Oxfam
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s richest 1% own more than 40% of total wealth: Oxfam” published in The Hindu on 18th January 2023. What is the News? Oxfam has released a report titled “Survival of the Richest: The India story”. What are the key findings of the Survival of the Richest:… Continue reading Survival of the Richest: The India story – India’s richest 1% own more than 40% of total wealth: Oxfam
The Secretary, MeitY launches Technology for Air Quality Monitoring System (AI-AQMS v1.0)
Source: The post is based on the article “The Secretary, MeitY launches Technology for Air Quality Monitoring System (AI-AQMS v1.0)” published in PIB on 18th January 2023. What is the News? The Union Ministry for Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY) has launched Technology for Air Quality Monitoring System(AI-AQMS v1.0). What is the Air Quality Monitoring System(AI-AQMS… Continue reading The Secretary, MeitY launches Technology for Air Quality Monitoring System (AI-AQMS v1.0)
India’s fertility rate dips, but the decline is faster in Bangladesh, Nepal
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s fertility rate dips, but the decline is faster in Bangladesh, Nepal” published in Business Standard on 19th January 2023. What is the News? India’s fertility rate has declined to below the replacement rate. But Nepal’s and Bangladesh’s fertility rates declined faster between 1990 and 2020. What… Continue reading India’s fertility rate dips, but the decline is faster in Bangladesh, Nepal
Spot-bellied eagle owl spotted in A.P.’s Seshachalam forest for the first time
Source: The post is based on the article “Spot-bellied eagle owl spotted in A.P.’s Seshachalam forest for the first time” published in The Hindu on 19th January 2023. What is the News? A wildlife team has stumbled upon a Spot-bellied Eagle Owl (Bubo Nipalensis) for the first time in the Seshachalam forest and for the… Continue reading Spot-bellied eagle owl spotted in A.P.’s Seshachalam forest for the first time
Why India needs a fresh fertilizer policy
Source: The post is based on the article “Why India needs a fresh fertilizer policy” published in Livemint on 19th January 2023. What is the News? Niti Aayog has set up a task force to examine the production and promotion of bio-fertilizer and organic fertilizers. What are the steps taken by the government to improve… Continue reading Why India needs a fresh fertilizer policy
Halteria – Viral nutrition: new study reveals microbes nourished by consuming viruses
Source: The post is based on the article “Viral nutrition: new study reveals microbes nourished by consuming viruses” published in The Hindu on 19th January 2023. Halteria – Viral nutrition: new study reveals microbes nourished by consuming viruseshers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have reported that a particular genus of plankton, namely Halteria, can consume… Continue reading Halteria – Viral nutrition: new study reveals microbes nourished by consuming viruses
NHAI implementing an advanced traffic management system to reduce accidents
Source: The post is based on the article “NHAI implementing an advanced traffic management system to reduce accidents” published in Livemint on 19th January 2023. What is the News? National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) is implementing the Advanced Traffic Management System(ATMS) on national highways and expressways for managing incidents of road crashes and enforcement of… Continue reading NHAI implementing an advanced traffic management system to reduce accidents
ASER 2022: ASER Report flags widening learning gaps
Source: The post is based on the article “ASER Report flags widening learning gaps” published in The Hindu on 19th January 2023. What is the News? Annual Status of Education Report(ASER) 2022 has been released by Pratham, a non-governmental organization. What is the ASER? ASER is a household survey conducted across 616 rural districts covering… Continue reading ASER 2022: ASER Report flags widening learning gaps
