Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | A new global biodiversity framework” published in The Hindu on 21st December 2022 What is the News? The 15th Conference of Parties(COP15) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity(CBD) adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework(GBF). What is the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework(GBF)? Aim: To address… Continue reading Explained | A new global biodiversity framework
Status of centres of excellence scheme ‘AYURSWASTHYA Yojana’
Source: The post is based on the article “Status of centres of excellence scheme ‘AYURSWASTHYA Yojana’” published in PIB on 20th December 2022 What is the News? Minister of Ayush has informed Rajya Sabha about the AYURSWASTHYA Yojana. What is AYURSWASTHYA Yojana? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Ayush Type: Central Sector Scheme Merged schemes: This scheme… Continue reading Status of centres of excellence scheme ‘AYURSWASTHYA Yojana’
Fifth Scorpène-class submarine Vagir delivered to Navy
Source: The post is based on the article “Fifth Scorpène-class submarine Vagir delivered to Navy” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 What is the News? The fifth Scorpène-class conventional submarine, Vagir was delivered to the Navy by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited(MDL). What is INS Vagir? INS Vagir is the fifth submarine under Project 75… Continue reading Fifth Scorpène-class submarine Vagir delivered to Navy
Explained | How can mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How can mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 What is the News? The results of a trial of an experimental mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) cancer vaccine made by Moderna and MSD (Merck & Co.) taken along with immunotherapy… Continue reading Explained | How can mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?
LAUNCH OF ‘ARNALA’, FIRST SHIP OF ASW SWC(GRSE) PROJECT
Source: The post is based on the article “LAUNCH OF ‘ARNALA’, FIRST SHIP OF ASW SWC(GRSE) PROJECT” published in PIB on 21st December 2022 What is the News? Indian Navy Ship(INS) Arnala was launched at Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T’s) Kattupalli shipyard near Chennai. What is INS Arnala? INS Arnala is the first of the eight… Continue reading LAUNCH OF ‘ARNALA’, FIRST SHIP OF ASW SWC(GRSE) PROJECT
Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar sanctuary gets protection from plan to reduce its size
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar sanctuary gets protection from plan to reduce its size” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 What is the News? Tal Chhapar blackbuck sanctuary in Rajasthan has received a protective cover against a proposed move of the State government to reduce the size… Continue reading Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar sanctuary gets protection from plan to reduce its size
Vadnagar, Sun Temple of Modhera and Unakoti: Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO
Source: The post is based on the article “Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 What is the News? Gujarat’s Vadnagar town, the iconic Sun Temple at Modhera and the rock cut sculptures of Unakoti in Tripura have been added to the tentative list of… Continue reading Vadnagar, Sun Temple of Modhera and Unakoti: Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO
Social Progress Index(SPI) for States and Districts received by EAC-PM, released
Source: The post is based on the article “Social Progress Index(SPI) for States and Districts received by EAC-PM, released” published in PIB on 21st December 2022 What is the News? The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has released the Social Progress Index(SPI). What is the Social Progress Index(SPI)? Prepared by: Institute for… Continue reading Social Progress Index(SPI) for States and Districts received by EAC-PM, released
How Not To Teach – Too many schools are still tolerating corporal punishment. This must end
Source: The post is based on the article “How Not To Teach Too many schools are still tolerating corporal punishment. This must end” published in The Times of India on 21st November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Relevance: About corporal punishment. News: Two… Continue reading How Not To Teach – Too many schools are still tolerating corporal punishment. This must end
India’s cyber threats: Defending against cyber threats
Source: The post is based on the article “Defending against cyber threats” published in the Business Standard on 21st November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Basics of cyber security. Relevance: About India’s cyber threats. News: The recent cyberattack at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences is a stark reminder that no entity is safe from cyber… Continue reading India’s cyber threats: Defending against cyber threats
