Tag: Hindustan Times

Importance of Civility in Indian Elections

Source-This post on Importance of Civility in Indian Elections has been created based on the article “How to make elections civil again” published in “Hindustan times” on 18 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2– Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Context-The article states that the Election Commission (ECI) should make rules to stop political… Continue reading Importance of Civility in Indian Elections

RSM-56 Bulava Missile

Source-This post on RSM-56 Bulava Missile is based on the article “Putin Adds New Nuclear Missile To Russia’s Arsenal: How Deadly Is Bulava Submarine-Launched ICBM?” published in “Hindustan Times” on 17th May 2024. Why in the News? Russian President Vladimir Putin has strengthened Russia’s military capabilities by directing the inclusion of a new nuclear-capable missile, the Bulava,… Continue reading RSM-56 Bulava Missile

Long period average rainfall

Source-This post on Long period average rainfall is based on the article “Monsoon to be ‘above normal’, predicts IMD” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that India will have an ‘above normal’ monsoon season with 106% of the long-period average. About Long period average rainfall 1.… Continue reading Long period average rainfall

Time for digital “nakabandi”

Source-This post on Time for digital “nakabandi” has been created based on the article “ Nakabandi safeguard needed for Digital India” published in “The Hindustan Times” on 23 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3-, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money-Laundering and its prevention. Context– CERT-In, along… Continue reading Time for digital “nakabandi”

States/UTs must adhere to the forest definition from the Godavarman judgment-SC

Source-This post on States/UTs must adhere to the forest definition from the Godavarman judgment-SC is based on the article “Go by dictionary definition of forest as per ’96 judgment: SC” published in “Hindustan Times” on 20th February 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently issued an interim order directing States and Union Territories to… Continue reading States/UTs must adhere to the forest definition from the Godavarman judgment-SC

2024 is the International Year Of Camelids

Source– This post is based on the article “Why UN has declared 2024 the International Year Of Camelids” published in “Hindustan Times” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? The United Nations has named 2024 the International Year of Camelids to emphasize their vital role in the lives of global communities. What is the… Continue reading 2024 is the International Year Of Camelids

Navy gets delivery of Imphal, its first warship with separate living spaces for women sailors

Source: The post is based on the article “Navy gets delivery of Imphal, its first warship with separate living spaces for women sailors” published in “Hindustan Times” on 23rd October 2023 What is the News? The Indian Navy has received its latest stealth destroyer named INS Imphal. What is INS Imphal? INS Imphal is the… Continue reading Navy gets delivery of Imphal, its first warship with separate living spaces for women sailors

New toad species discovered in Dampa tiger reserve of Mizoram

Source: The post is based on the article “New toad species discovered in Dampa tiger reserve of Mizoram” published in “Hindustan Times” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists have discovered a new species of toads named Bufoides bhupathyi. Note: Toad is a common name for certain frogs.They are characterized by dry, leathery… Continue reading New toad species discovered in Dampa tiger reserve of Mizoram

Blog
Academy
Community