Scientists say the ‘Anthropocene epoch’ began in the 1950s: What it means, significance

Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists say the ‘Anthropocene epoch’ began in the 1950s: What it means, significance” published in Indian Express on 13th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Anthropocene epoch?3 What is the Anthropocene Working Group (AWG)?4 What did the Anthropocene Working Group (AWG) find out?5… Continue reading Scientists say the ‘Anthropocene epoch’ began in the 1950s: What it means, significance

PM Modi in France: What is Bastille Day, whose celebrations he will attend?

Source: The post is based on the article “PM Modi in France: What is Bastille Day, whose celebrations he will attend” published in Indian Express on 13th July 2023 What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister will be attending the French National Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour.  The National Day of France… Continue reading PM Modi in France: What is Bastille Day, whose celebrations he will attend?

Chandrayaan-3 launch: What are the different kinds of moon missions?

Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3 launch: What are the different kinds of moon missions?” published in Indian Express on 12th July 2023 What is the News? The Chandrayaan-3 mission is India’s third lunar mission and second attempt to make a soft landing on the surface of the Moon.  It is one… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 launch: What are the different kinds of moon missions?

PAU develops new wheat variety to keep diabetes, obesity in check

Source: The post is based on the article “PAU develops new wheat variety to keep diabetes, obesity in check” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2023 What is the News? The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has developed a new variety of wheat called PBW RS1. What is PBW RS1? PBW RS1 is a new… Continue reading PAU develops new wheat variety to keep diabetes, obesity in check

Bibek Debroy writes: Why normative recommendations of finance commissions remain on paper

Source: The post is based on the article “Bibek Debroy writes: Why normative recommendations of finance commissions remain on paper” published in “The Indian Express ” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Function and responsibility of various constitutional bodies & GS-3 -Government budgeting News: The article talks about the work of India’s Finance Commissions,… Continue reading Bibek Debroy writes: Why normative recommendations of finance commissions remain on paper

Express View on SC order on ED chief: State’s strong arm

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on SC order on ED chief: State’s strong arm” published in “The Indian Express ” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Issues associated with the functioning of judiciary – Supreme Court News: The Supreme Court has made a decision in the case of Sanjay… Continue reading Express View on SC order on ED chief: State’s strong arm

Christophe Jaffrelot writes: What the Indo-French relationship needs

Source: The post is based on the article “Christophe Jaffrelot writes: What the Indo-French relationship needs” published in The Indian Express on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: This article discusses the strategic and security-focused relationship between India and France. The… Continue reading Christophe Jaffrelot writes: What the Indo-French relationship needs

Citizen action for clean politicians, cleaner politics

Source– The post is based on the article “Citizen action for clean politicians, cleaner politics” published in “The Indian Express” on 12th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance: Issues faced by Indian political system News- The article talks about criminalisation of politics and the role of money power in the Indian political landscape. What are… Continue reading Citizen action for clean politicians, cleaner politics

What India can gain from Europe — and Europe from India

Source: The post is based on the article “C Raja Mohan writes on PM Modi in Paris: What India can gain from Europe — and Europe from India” published in The Indian Express on 12th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: India’s… Continue reading What India can gain from Europe — and Europe from India

India@75, Looking at 100: Preparing for a digital future

Source: The post is based on the article “India@75, Looking at 100: Preparing for a digital future” published in Indian Express on 12th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. News: Digital transformation in India is facing some foundation… Continue reading India@75, Looking at 100: Preparing for a digital future

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