Source: The post is based on the article “Our millennial attitudes are in uneven transition” published in “Live Mint” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society (social changes) News: In this article author discusses findings from a survey on Indian millennials’ views on population growth, family values, and social biases. It highlights their mixed feelings… Continue reading Our millennial attitudes are in uneven transition
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So Much Data But Not Much Protection
Source: The post is based on the article “So Much Data But Not Much Protection” published in “Times of India” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. News: In this article, the author criticizes India’s new Digital Personal… Continue reading So Much Data But Not Much Protection
The 2047 Dream- Developed country? Provided India undertakes a tough but doable set of internal reforms
Source: The post is based on the article “The 2047 Dream- Developed country? Provided India undertakes a tough but doable set of internal reforms” published in “Times of India” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. & GS3- growth, development and… Continue reading The 2047 Dream- Developed country? Provided India undertakes a tough but doable set of internal reforms
Scientists detect ‘microplastics’ in human heart for first time: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists detect ‘microplastics’ in human heart for first time: Report” published in Hindustan Times on 16th August 2023. Contents1 What is the news?2 What are the issues with the findings?3 What are Microplastics?4 What is the news?5 Who was Matangini Hazra?6 Who was Kanaklata Barua? What is the news? Scientists at Beijing… Continue reading Scientists detect ‘microplastics’ in human heart for first time: Report
Not Just Moon: Isro’s Aditya-L1, India’s first Solar mission, reaches spaceport
Source: The post is based on the article “Not Just Moon: Isro’s Aditya-L1, India’s first Solar mission, reaches spaceport” published in The Times of India on 16th August 2023. What is the news? India’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1 is expected to be launched by late August or early September. About Aditya – L1 Mission Read Here: India’s first mission to… Continue reading Not Just Moon: Isro’s Aditya-L1, India’s first Solar mission, reaches spaceport
Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance
Source: The post is based on the article “Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Genome Sequencing?3 What are the different genome sequencing technologies that help in surveillance of COVID-19 and other diseases?4 What are other areas of application of genome sequencing? What is the news?… Continue reading Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance
Less than 1% mitigation & adaptation funding went to world’s indigenous groups despite more commitment: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “Less than 1% mitigation & adaptation funding went to world’s indigenous groups despite more commitment: Report” published in Down To Earth on 11th August 2023. What is the News? A report has been released on the initial phase of the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI). The report highlights… Continue reading Less than 1% mitigation & adaptation funding went to world’s indigenous groups despite more commitment: Report
SC plans expansion of infra; e-Courts to offer national link
Source: The post is based on the article “SC plans expansion of infra; e-Courts to offer national link” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? The Chief Justice of India has announced a plan to expand the Supreme Court with 27 additional courts and 51 judges’ chambers. Currently, the Supreme… Continue reading SC plans expansion of infra; e-Courts to offer national link
MeitY Secretary launches the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’
Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY Secretary launches the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’” published in PIB on 14th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the India Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (I-GEIC)?3 What is a Maker Village?4 What is Graphene? What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology(MeitY)… Continue reading MeitY Secretary launches the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’
WHO and the Ministry of Ayush to host the first-ever Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO and the Ministry of Ayush to host the first-ever Global Summit on Traditional Medicine” published in PIB on 14th August 2023. What is the News? The first WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit will take place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. About First WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit: Organized… Continue reading WHO and the Ministry of Ayush to host the first-ever Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
