Source: The post is based on the article “Arunachal yields a potentially new songbird” published in The Hindu on 12th December 2022 What is the News? Birdwatchers have discovered a new species of Wren Babblers in remote northeastern Arunachal Pradesh. They have named it as Lisu wren babbler after the Lisu community of Arunachal Pradesh.… Continue reading Grey billed Wren Babblers: Arunachal yields a potentially new songbird
Health to harm: Researchers call for action against pharma pollution
Source: The post is based on the article “Health to harm: Researchers call for action against pharma pollution” published in Down To Earth on 12th December 2022 What is the News? According to the Lancet report, Pharmaceutical Pollution is an overlooked but urgent issue that needs coordinated action from across the pharmaceutical, healthcare and environmental… Continue reading Health to harm: Researchers call for action against pharma pollution
Japanese manufacturer files trademark case on ‘Ajinomoto’: How did the seasoning become popular?
Source: The post is based on the article “Japanese manufacturer files trademark case on ‘Ajinomoto’: How did the seasoning become popular?” published in Indian Express on 12th December 2022 What is the News? The Delhi High Court has halted the release of a film titled ‘Ajinomoto’, after a Japan-based seasoning manufacturer claimed infringement of its… Continue reading Japanese manufacturer files trademark case on ‘Ajinomoto’: How did the seasoning become popular?
India says era of classifying terrorists as ‘bad, ‘good’ on basis of political convenience must end immediately
Source: The post is based on the article “India says era of classifying terrorists as ‘bad, ‘good’ on basis of political convenience must end immediately” published in The Hindu on 12th December 2022 What is the News? India has conveyed to the 15-member United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that the era of classifying terrorists as… Continue reading India says era of classifying terrorists as ‘bad, ‘good’ on basis of political convenience must end immediately
What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it?” published in The Hindu on 12th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is end-to-end encryption?3 Why are tech companies going for end-to-end encryption?4 Why are government agencies unhappy with end-to-end encryption? What is… Continue reading What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it?
Uttarakhand plans genetic enhancement of its indigenous Badri cow
Source: The post is based on the article “Uttarakhand plans genetic enhancement of its indigenous Badri cow” published in The Hindu on 11th December 2022 What is the News? Uttarakhand Government is planning for genetic enhancement of Badri Cow through sex-sorted semen and embryo transfer technology with the aim to increase its productivity. What is… Continue reading Uttarakhand plans genetic enhancement of its indigenous Badri cow
Funding reality check for India’s dream to achieve net-zero by 2070
Source: The post is based on the article “Funding reality check for India’s dream to achieve net-zero by 2070” published in the Business Standard on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: About decarbonising the Indian economy. News: India lacks the capital to meet its net-zero carbon emissions target by… Continue reading Funding reality check for India’s dream to achieve net-zero by 2070
[Yojana November Summary] Coastal Erosion – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About Coastal Erosion3 History of Coastal Erosion in India4 Causes of Coastal Erosion4.1 Natural Causes4.2 Human-induced Erosion4.3 Climate Change5 Protection Measures for Coastal Erosion5.1 Non-structural Measures5.2 Structural Measures5.3 Combination of the Structural and Non-Structural Measures6 Initiatives to Check Coastal Erosion7 Way forward8 Conclusion Introduction Coastal Areas are of vital… Continue reading [Yojana November Summary] Coastal Erosion – Explained, pointwise
Get on with Census: Crucial demographic exercise cannot wait for next elections
Source: The post is based on the article “Get on with Census: Crucial demographic exercise cannot wait for next elections” published in the Business Standard on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Governance. Relevance: About the delay in Census. News: India’s decadal Census exercise has been carried out at the beginning of every decade for… Continue reading Get on with Census: Crucial demographic exercise cannot wait for next elections
Price distortions in fertilisers will not help farming in the long run. Govt can offer acreage-based cash transfers
Source: The post is based on the article “Price distortions in fertilisers will not help farming in the long run. Govt can offer acreage-based cash transfers” published in the Indian Express on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices. Relevance: About India’s fertilizer consumption.… Continue reading Price distortions in fertilisers will not help farming in the long run. Govt can offer acreage-based cash transfers
