Source: The post is based on the following articles – “India’s population to edge ahead of China’s by mid-2023, says U.N.” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 – “India becomes world’s most populous nation: What’s behind the population numbers?” published in Indian Express on 20th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What… Continue reading State of World Population Report, 2023: India’s population to edge ahead of China’s by mid-2023, says U.N.
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From insects to trees: Over 30 Indian cities participate in City Nature Challenge
Source: The post is based on the article “From insects to trees: Over 30 Indian cities participate in City Nature Challenge” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the City Nature Challenge?3 How does the City Nature Challenge work?4 What is the Bombay Natural History Society(BNHS)? What… Continue reading From insects to trees: Over 30 Indian cities participate in City Nature Challenge
Will WTO ruling scuttle plans for Make in India?
Source: The post is based on the following articles – “WTO panel rules against India in IT tariffs dispute with EU, others” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 – “Will WTO ruling scuttle plans for Make in India?” published in Livemint on 20th April 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the… Continue reading Will WTO ruling scuttle plans for Make in India?
Why is a star-planet pair just 12 light-years away emitting radio signals?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why is a star-planet pair just 12 light-years away emitting radio signals?” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is YZ Ceti b?3 What have astronomers discovered?4 How does Ceti b produce radio signals?5 Why is a magnetic field important?6… Continue reading Why is a star-planet pair just 12 light-years away emitting radio signals?
Centre asks States to enforce new rules to check stray dog numbers
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre asks States to enforce new rules to check stray dog numbers” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 What is the News? The Union government has notified the Animal Birth Control Rules,2023 under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960. These rules will supersede… Continue reading Centre asks States to enforce new rules to check stray dog numbers
Old friends: on Russia-India bilateral ties and the Ukraine issue
Source: The post is based on the article “Old friends: on Russia-India bilateral ties and the Ukraine issue” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.. Relevance: About the visit of the Russian Deputy Prime Minister. News: Recently, the Russian… Continue reading Old friends: on Russia-India bilateral ties and the Ukraine issue
The caste imperative: On the subject of an updated caste census
Source: The post is based on the article “The caste imperative: On the subject of an updated caste census” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About the demand for an updated caste census. News: Recently, various… Continue reading The caste imperative: On the subject of an updated caste census
No 100% biodegradable plastic in India, says BIS
Source: The post is based on the article “No 100% biodegradable plastic in India, says BIS” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) has said that plastic is not a 100% biodegradable product and if any manufacturers claim otherwise it will be equivalent to a… Continue reading No 100% biodegradable plastic in India, says BIS
Key Supreme Court verdicts that moved the needle on LGBTQ rights in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Key Supreme Court verdicts that moved the needle on LGBTQ rights in India” published in Indian Express on 20th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the case about?3 What has the Supreme Court said on the Centre’s stand on same sex marriage?4 What are… Continue reading Key Supreme Court verdicts that moved the needle on LGBTQ rights in India
Cabinet approves National Quantum Mission to scale-up scientific & industrial R&D for quantum technologies
Source-The post is based on the article “Union Cabinet gives nod for ₹6,003 crore Quantum Mission” published in PIB on 20th April 2023. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the ₹6,003 crore National Quantum Mission (NQM). What is the National Quantum Mission (NQM)? Nodal Ministry: Department of Science and Technology Aim: To… Continue reading Cabinet approves National Quantum Mission to scale-up scientific & industrial R&D for quantum technologies
