Source: The post is based on the article “Climate events and an umbrella for urban health” published in “The Hindu” on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: The author discusses the increased vulnerability of urban areas, especially slums, to diseases like malaria and… Continue reading Climate events and an umbrella for urban health
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Ensuring women’s right to the city
Source: The post is based on the article “Ensuring women’s right to the city” published in “The Indian express” on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- social empowerment & GS2- social Justice News: In this article author discusses the challenges women face in Indian cities due to lack of gender-responsive urban planning, emphasizing the need for… Continue reading Ensuring women’s right to the city
How a WTO provision became a tool for nations to curb imports
Source: The post is based on the article “How a WTO provision became a tool for nations to curb imports” published in Business Standard on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Government of India has recently imposed restrictions on the import of laptops, tablets, and personal computers. The new regulations mandate Companies to… Continue reading How a WTO provision became a tool for nations to curb imports
Unleashing Limitless Energy: US Scientists Repeat Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough
Source: The post is based on the article “Unleashing Limitless Energy: US Scientists Repeat Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough” published in News18 on 7th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Nuclear Fusion?3 Why is nuclear fusion so important?4 How does Nuclear Fusion work?5 What have the scientists achieved now? What is the News? Scientists… Continue reading Unleashing Limitless Energy: US Scientists Repeat Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough
National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 Passed by the Parliament to Elevate Dental Education and Healthcare Standards
Source: The post is based on the article “National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 Passed by the Parliament to Elevate Dental Education and Healthcare Standards” published in PIB on 8th August 2023. What is the News? The National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 has been passed by the Parliament. The bill seeks to repeal the Dentists Act,… Continue reading National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 Passed by the Parliament to Elevate Dental Education and Healthcare Standards
Row over Select Committee for Delhi Services Bill: What is this body, did Raghav Chadha flout rules?
Source: The post is based on the article “Row over Select Committee for Delhi Services Bill: What is this body, did Raghav Chadha flout rules?” published in Indian Express on 9th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Select Committee?3 How are Select committee members selected?4 What is the actual number of… Continue reading Row over Select Committee for Delhi Services Bill: What is this body, did Raghav Chadha flout rules?
Trial done in India shows nutrition support prevents TB, related deaths
Source: The post is based on the article “Trial done in India shows nutrition support prevents TB, related deaths” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. What is the News? A trial conducted in India highlights the importance of nutritional supplementation in significantly reducing the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) among household contacts of TB… Continue reading Trial done in India shows nutrition support prevents TB, related deaths
ISRO transfers satellite bus technology to private firm
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO transfers satellite bus technology to private firm” published in Economic Times on 5th August 2023. What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has begun transferring IMS-1 Satellite Bus technology to Alpha Design Technologies, a Bengaluru-based private company. The transfer was facilitated by ISRO’s… Continue reading ISRO transfers satellite bus technology to private firm
What is the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2023 proposed by Centre?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2023 proposed by Centre?” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023?3 How is the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill detrimental to the public health sector?4… Continue reading What is the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2023 proposed by Centre?
More students using smartphones for entertainment than study: survey
Source: The post is based on the article “More students using smartphones for entertainment than study: survey” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Education Minister has released the State of Elementary Education in Rural India report. What is the State of Elementary Education in Rural India Report?… Continue reading More students using smartphones for entertainment than study: survey
