Indian scientist-led team witnesses star engulfing Jupiter-sized planet

Source: The post is based on the article “Indian scientist-led team witnesses star engulfing Jupiter-sized planet” published in Indian Express on 10th May 2023 What is the News? Scientists have witnessed a bloated star in our own galaxy swallowing a planet. This star has been identified as “ZTF SLRN-2020”. What is ZTF SLRN-2020? ZTF SLRN-2020… Continue reading Indian scientist-led team witnesses star engulfing Jupiter-sized planet

India among top 5 countries where babies born too soon: study

Source: The post is based on the article “India among top 5 countries where babies born too soon: study” published in Indian Express on 10th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?3 What are the leading causes of pre-term births?4 What are the recommendations given by the… Continue reading India among top 5 countries where babies born too soon: study

Uttarakhand’s ancient Tungnath temple to be declared a national monument

Source: The post is based on the article “Uttarakhand’s ancient Tungnath temple to be declared a national monument” published in Indian Express on 9th May 2023 What is the News? The central government has issued a notification declaring the ancient temple of Tungnath as a monument of national importance. What is Tungnath Temple? Located in:… Continue reading Uttarakhand’s ancient Tungnath temple to be declared a national monument

Delhi to launch ‘haunted walk’ tomorrow; first trip to Malcha Mahal

Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi to launch ‘haunted walk’ tomorrow; first trip to Malcha Mahal” published in Indian Express on 8th May 2023 What is the News? The Delhi Tourism Department is all set to launch its much-awaited ‘haunted walks’ and the first destination is the Malcha Mahal. What is Malcha… Continue reading Delhi to launch ‘haunted walk’ tomorrow; first trip to Malcha Mahal

Extending liability – New PMLA rules will help curb black money

Source: The post is based on the article “Extending liability – New PMLA rules will help curb black money” published in the Indian Express on 9th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – money-laundering and its prevention. Relevance: About the changes to PMLA Act. News: The recent government notification has brought in the practising chartered accountants (CAs), company secretaries (CSes),… Continue reading Extending liability – New PMLA rules will help curb black money

A north-south Asia corridor is a step in the right direction

Source: The post is based on the article “A north-south Asia corridor is a step in the right direction” published in the Indian Express on 9th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: About North-South Asia corridor for India. News: Recently, India’s National Security Advisor participated… Continue reading A north-south Asia corridor is a step in the right direction

Maoism should be seen as a social and economic problem

Source: The post is based on the article “Maoism should be seen as a social and economic problem” published in the Indian Express on 8th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Linkages between development and spread of extremism.. Relevance: About India’s anti-Naxal strategy. News: Recently, the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district claimed the lives of ten police personnel… Continue reading Maoism should be seen as a social and economic problem

While ADAS shifts down the price range, self-drive tech on an uphill climb

Source: The post is based on the article “While ADAS shifts down the price range, self-drive tech on an uphill climb” published in Indian Express on 8th May 2023 What is the News? Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology has been increasingly integrated into modern vehicles with the aim of improving driver safety and making… Continue reading While ADAS shifts down the price range, self-drive tech on an uphill climb

Improve technology to detect IEDs – on Left Wing Extremism

Source– The post is based on the article “Improve technology to detect IEDs” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance– Issues related to Maoism News– Ten jawans and a civilian driver, who were returning in a van following an anti­Maoist operation, were killed in a blast caused by an… Continue reading Improve technology to detect IEDs – on Left Wing Extremism

Without data, the government’s policy prescriptions are just guesswork

Source– The post is based on the article “Without data, the government’s policy prescriptions are just guesswork” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions What are issues with data collection in India? India has always conducted a single decennial Census between 1881 and 2011, including in 1941… Continue reading Without data, the government’s policy prescriptions are just guesswork

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