Source: The post is based on the article “New material discovered can convert infrared light to renewable energy” published in PIB on 5th July 2022. What is the News? Scientists have discovered a novel material called “Single-crystalline scandium nitride(ScN)” that can emit, detect and modulate infrared light with high efficiency. Background Electromagnetic waves are a… Continue reading Single-crystalline scandium nitride(ScN): New material discovered can convert infrared light to renewable energy
Explained | What is the status of China’s Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What is the status of China’s Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia?” published in The Hindu on 6th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)?3 How has BRI progressed since its launch?4 What is the progress of… Continue reading Explained | What is the status of China’s Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia?
Explained: What are Nairobi flies, which are causing disease in Sikkim?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are Nairobi flies, which are causing disease in Sikkim?” published in Indian Express on 6th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Nairobi Flies?3 How are humans affected by Nairobi Flies?4 Have there been outbreaks of Nairobi Flies disease? What is the News?… Continue reading Explained: What are Nairobi flies, which are causing disease in Sikkim?
[Update] UPSC IAS Mains 2022 DAF | Detailed Application Form Released
Dear Friends, UPSC has released the Detailed Application Form (DAF) for the aspirants, who have qualified UPSC IAS Prelims, 2022 examination. You should fill out the form as soon as possible without waiting for the last date i.e. 15th July at 6 PM. Click on the following link to fill out the form: UPSC IAS… Continue reading [Update] UPSC IAS Mains 2022 DAF | Detailed Application Form Released
State Ranking Index for NFSA: Odisha, UP, AP emerge as top three states among General Category States
Source: The post is based on the article “State Ranking Index for NFSA: Odisha, UP, AP emerge as top three states among General Category States” published in PIB on 5th July 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has released the 1st edition of ‘State Ranking Index… Continue reading State Ranking Index for NFSA: Odisha, UP, AP emerge as top three states among General Category States
The way to control tuberculosis
Source: The post is based on an article “The way to control tuberculosis” published in the “The Hindu” on 6th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) News: In recent years, WHO… Continue reading The way to control tuberculosis
Rules for no-fly lists
Source: The post is based on an article “Rules for no-fly lists” published in the Business Standard on 6th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – Govt policies and interventions Relevance: Fundamental Rights; No-Fly List News: Recently, Amnesty International India Chairman, Kashmiri freelance photojournalist and Pulitzer Prize winner discovered at the airport that they were barred from leaving the… Continue reading Rules for no-fly lists
Rule of law, anyone?
Source: The post is based on an article “Rule of law, anyone?” published in the Business Standard on 5th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 Basic Features of the Constitution of India Relevance: The rule of law News: In recent months, there have been various cases across the world, in which the violation of the rule of… Continue reading Rule of law, anyone?
Handcuffing, a judicial tap, and the long arm of the law
Source: The post is based on an article “Handcuffing, a judicial tap, and the long arm of the law” published in the “The Hindu” on 6th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Fundamental Rights; Handcuffing News: Recently, the Karnataka High Court, in Suprit Ishwar Divate vs The State of… Continue reading Handcuffing, a judicial tap, and the long arm of the law
The relentless march of FPIs to the exit gate
Source: This post is based on the article “The relentless march of FPIs to the exit gate” published in The Hindu on 5th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy Relevance: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) exiting India, Impact of Russia-Ukraine war News: FPIs have been on a selling spree in India. June 2022 witnessed the… Continue reading The relentless march of FPIs to the exit gate
