Source– The post is based on the article “Switching on India’s smart electricity future” published in “The Hindu” on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance-Issues related to electricity sector News– The article explains the smart meter initiative of the government. Contents1 What is the progress level of the country on smart… Continue reading Switching on India’s smart electricity future
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Delhi University ad hoc teacher suicide: Chronicle of a tragedy foretold
Source– The post is based on the article “Delhi University ad hoc teacher suicide: Chronicle of a tragedy foretold” published in the “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance– Faculty recruitment in higher educational institutions News– Recently, an ad-hoc professor of Delhi University committed… Continue reading Delhi University ad hoc teacher suicide: Chronicle of a tragedy foretold
Why we must focus on curing, not criminalising drug users
Source– The post is based on the article “Why we must focus on curing, not criminalising drug users” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions. Issues related to development and management of social sector Relevance: Drug abuse News- There are reports that Himachal Pradesh is considering joining… Continue reading Why we must focus on curing, not criminalising drug users
Delhi demolitions: Under the cloak of law
Source– The post is based on the article “Delhi demolitions: Under the cloak of law” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation Relevance– Issues related to urban planning News– The periodic drama of demolitions of illegal construction has become the unfortunate event of Delhi’s development. What are issues with demolition… Continue reading Delhi demolitions: Under the cloak of law
Yes, Kids Are Born Digital
Source: The post is based on the article “Yes, Kids Are Born Digital – Where they need adult help is in fighting digital addiction. Because the neurochemistry of excessive smartphone usage is the same as that of narcotic drugs” published in The Times of India on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues Related to Children… Continue reading Yes, Kids Are Born Digital
What critics of the govt miss: Not much is lost if the PLI scheme fails
Source: The post is based on the article “What critics of the govt miss: Not much is lost if the PLI scheme fails” published in Business Standard on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth and Development Relevance: issues with Production-linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and regional free trade arrangements. News: The government is often criticized for… Continue reading What critics of the govt miss: Not much is lost if the PLI scheme fails
Union Agriculture Minister inaugurates the Krishi MApper, an integrated app for Geospatial Data in Agriculture
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Agriculture Minister also inaugurates the Krishi MApper, an integrated app for Geospatial Data in Agriculture” published in PIB on 6th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Krishi MApper?3 About Agriculture Sector in India4 What are the steps taken by government? What is the… Continue reading Union Agriculture Minister inaugurates the Krishi MApper, an integrated app for Geospatial Data in Agriculture
Real-time, operational picture among several automation initiatives of Army
Source: The post is based on the article “Real-time, operational picture among several automation initiatives of Army” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 What is the News? The Indian Army is working on a number of key tech-driven projects that will bring in a real-time, common operating picture with information and data from… Continue reading Real-time, operational picture among several automation initiatives of Army
COVID pandemic is no longer an emergency, declares WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “COVID pandemic is no longer an emergency, declares WHO” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Public Health Emergency of International Concern(PHEIC)?3 Why is Covid-19 no longer a PHEIC?4 What are the mistakes made while combating Covid-19?5 What… Continue reading COVID pandemic is no longer an emergency, declares WHO
Govt. programme for non-communicable diseases renamed
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. programme for non-communicable diseases renamed” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to rename the programme for non-communicable diseases. About National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and… Continue reading Govt. programme for non-communicable diseases renamed
