Himalayan blunders that are ravaging the Himalayas

Source– The post is based on the article “Himalayan blunders that are ravaging the Himalayas” published in “The Hindu” on 28th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and disaster management Relevance: Himalayan ecosystem News– The article deals with the impact of Chardham Mahamarg Vikas Pariyojna on Himalayan ecosystem. It also explains the harm caused… Continue reading Himalayan blunders that are ravaging the Himalayas

India’s Rohingya refugee children are not criminals

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s Rohingya refugee children are not criminals” published in “The Hindu” on 28th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Internal security News: The author talks about the mistreatment of Rohingya refugees in India, especially kids. They mention how these refugees are kept in prison-like places and how India lacks… Continue reading India’s Rohingya refugee children are not criminals

The importance of states in space missions

Source: The post is based on the article “The importance of states in space missions” published in “The Hindu” on 28th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the fields of Space. News: The article talks about how countries with fewer resources have achieved big space milestones. It highlights the importance of people, government help, and… Continue reading The importance of states in space missions

Not Quite Jai Kisan – Exports restrictions

Source– The post is based on the article “Not Quite Jai Kisan” published in “The Times of India” on 28th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture Relevance: Agriculture pricing and marketing News– GOI has tightened restrictions on basmati exports. A minimum price for exports has been fixed at $1,200 per metric tonne. A contract below the… Continue reading Not Quite Jai Kisan – Exports restrictions

Isro’s solar odyssey

Source– The post is based on the article “Isro’s solar odyssey” published in the “Business Standard” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of space News– The Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to launch the Aditya-L1 mission, dedicated to studying the Sun. It’ll be launched by ISRO’s PSLV rocket from… Continue reading Isro’s solar odyssey

Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India

Source– The post is based on the article “Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India” published in “The Hindu” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News– In his address to the nation on Independence Day this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about India showing the world how to combat climate change. Contents1… Continue reading Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India

Rethink the dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism

Source– The post is based on the article “Rethink the dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism” published in “The Hindu” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting. GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism News– The article explains the need for relook at the present system of fiscal federalism. Contents1 Why do emerging dynamics of India’s fiscal… Continue reading Rethink the dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism

Guns ’N Rovers – Why sarkari Isro delivers but sarkari DRDO doesn’t

Source: The post is based on the article “Guns ’N Rovers – Why sarkari Isro delivers but sarkari DRDO doesn’t” published in The Times of India on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indigenization of Technology, Defence Technology. Relevance: concerns with DRDO News: There has been an increasing disparity between the ISRO and the DRDO. DRDO… Continue reading Guns ’N Rovers – Why sarkari Isro delivers but sarkari DRDO doesn’t

Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning

Source: The post is based on the article “Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment Pollution News: The author discusses the serious issue of lead poisoning in India, affecting many children. Despite global awareness, India’s old paints, water-pipes,… Continue reading Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning

Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science

Source: The post is based on the article “Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science” published in The Indian Express on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Achievements of Indians in science & technology. News: The article praises C. R. Rao’s vital role in statistics, explaining his innovations, awards, and influence. It mentions his… Continue reading Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science

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