Source: This post on How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people has been created based on the article “How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people?” published in The Hindu on 11th November 2024. Why in news? Rising lightning strikes due to climate change kill around 24,000 globally each year,… Continue reading How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people
On improving wind energy generation
News: The Tamil Nadu government’s “Tamil Nadu Repowering, Refurbishment and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects 2024” was stayed by Madras High Court after wind energy generators approached the court, raising objections against the policy. 1. Wind Energy is a form of renewable energy that captures the power of wind to generate electricity. 2.… Continue reading On improving wind energy generation
Status of Wind Energy in India- Explained pointwise
Recently, the wind energy generators opposed the Tamil Nadu Government’s Wind power policy- “Tamil Nadu Repowering, Refurbishment and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects – 2024.” The wind energy operators seek a framework that better promotes wind energy generation. In this article, we will look at the status of wind energy sector in India,… Continue reading Status of Wind Energy in India- Explained pointwise
Need to value care work in India
Source: The post need to value care work in India has been created, based on the article “The consumer economy cannot afford to disregard the care economy of unpaid labour” published in “Indian Express” on 11th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Economy-growth, development and employment. Context: The article emphasizes the need to… Continue reading Need to value care work in India
Reforming India’s Public Distribution System (PDS)
Source: The post Reforming India’s Public Distribution System (PDS) has been created, based on the article “Public Distribution System must be reformed to fix leakage, invest in farming” published in “Indian Express” on 11th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security. Context:… Continue reading Reforming India’s Public Distribution System (PDS)
Issue with Women Gig Workers in India
Source: The post Issue with Women Gig Workers in India has been created, based on the article “Calling out exploitative labour dynamics on platforms” published in “The Hindu” on 11th November 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy-Employment Context: The article highlights women gig workers’ exploitation in India, focusing on their “Black Diwali” digital strike… Continue reading Issue with Women Gig Workers in India
Why Won’t India Travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy?
Source: The post Why Won’t India Travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy has been created, based on the article “Distant neighbours: India and Pakistan seem incapable of normal sporting ties” published in “The Hindu” on 11th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International relations-India and its neighbourhood- relations Context: The article discusses India’s… Continue reading Why Won’t India Travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy?
Issues with borrowing powers of States
Source: The post Issues with borrowing powers of States has been created, based on the article “States and the Centre’s fetter of ‘net borrowing ceiling’” published in “The Hindu” on 11th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Polity-issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels… Continue reading Issues with borrowing powers of States
UPSC CSE 2023 – Marks of Non-Recommended Candidates Released
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recently disclosed the UPSC CSE 2023 – Marks of Non-Recommended Candidates. These are the candidates who appeared in the interview stage of 2023 Civil Services Examination but were not recommended for service. This disclosure is part of a transparent initiative by the Government of India aimed at assisting private… Continue reading UPSC CSE 2023 – Marks of Non-Recommended Candidates Released
UPSC Prelims Marathon 11th November – Coming of Europeans – 2024
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 11th November Coming of Europeans For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule, refer… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 11th November – Coming of Europeans – 2024
