Source: The post is based on an article “Microbes enable all life — and they adapt constantly” published in The Times of India on 3rd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Biodiversity Context: This article discusses microbes and issues related to them. Microbes 1) They have the ability to respond to the environment by constantly adapting to the environment. 2)… Continue reading Microbes enable all life — and they adapt constantly
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Fungi form a kingdom of life — they show us how we all need others to live
Source: The post is based on an article “Fungi form a kingdom of life — they show us how we all need others to live” published in The Times of India on 3rd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Biodiversity Relevance: fungi and its uses News: This article discusses the fungi and problem associated with it. What are fungi? 1)… Continue reading Fungi form a kingdom of life — they show us how we all need others to live
INS Vikrant sets sail: Why it is key to India’s maritime strategy
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Wind in the sail” published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2022. “INS Vikrant sets sail: Why it is key to India’s maritime strategy” published in the Indian Express on 3rd September 2022. “India needs to get cracking on the next aircraft carrier” published in The Times of India on 3rd… Continue reading INS Vikrant sets sail: Why it is key to India’s maritime strategy
India’s cyber infrastructure needs more than patches
Source: This post is created based on the article “India’s cyber infrastructure needs more than patches”, published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2022. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Cybersecurity Context: Cybercrime is increasing with the increased use of information and communication technology (ICT). However, the capacity of enforcement agencies to investigate cybercrime remains… Continue reading India’s cyber infrastructure needs more than patches
Overseeing an ocean: INS Vikrant joins the navy’s fleet
Source: The post is based on an article “Overseeing an ocean: INS Vikrant joins the navy’s fleet” published in The Business Standard on 2nd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Defense Technology – Indigenization of technologies Relevance: security and bilateral relation News: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Vikrant is commissioned into the navy’s fleet. The articles discuss the further challenges before… Continue reading Overseeing an ocean: INS Vikrant joins the navy’s fleet
The world of clean hydrogen buzzing with activity
Source: The post is based on an article “The world of clean hydrogen buzzing with activity” published in The Business Standard on 2nd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Energy and associated issues Context: The article discusses the steps that have been taken by India and other countries for promoting green hydrogen. What is green hydrogen? Read Here What is… Continue reading The world of clean hydrogen buzzing with activity
Three key changes: To counteract global slowdown GoI should privatise, reform agri market & reduce customs duties
Source: The post is based on an article “Three key changes: To counteract global slowdown GoI should privatise, reform agri market & reduce customs duties” published in The Times of India on 2nd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 News: This article discusses about the steps that India should take to tackle global economic slowdown. April-June quarter’s GDP data shows recovery… Continue reading Three key changes: To counteract global slowdown GoI should privatise, reform agri market & reduce customs duties
Making at home: Vikrant’s commissioning & plans to build fifth generation fighters must speed up defence self-reliance
Source: The post is based on an article “Making at home: Vikrant’s commissioning & plans to build fifth generation fighters must speed up defence self-reliance” published in The Times of India on 2nd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Defence technologies – Indigenization of technology News: This article discusses the advantages of indigenization. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) recently… Continue reading Making at home: Vikrant’s commissioning & plans to build fifth generation fighters must speed up defence self-reliance
Effecting the ban on single-use plastics
Source: The post is based on the article “Effecting the ban on single-use plastics” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Pollution. Relevance: About the ban on SUPs(single-use plastics). News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021. Since July… Continue reading Effecting the ban on single-use plastics
A quarter century of public-private partnership
Source: The post is based on an article “A quarter century of public-private partnership” published in The Business Standard on 1st September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Privatization and liberalization Context: This article discusses the PPP model and concerns associated with it. History of PPP The early 1990s witnessed the growth of public–private partnership or PPP before it mainstreamed into economic… Continue reading A quarter century of public-private partnership
