Source: The post is based on an article “Hydropower projects in the Himalaya should be reconsidered given recent crisis” published in The Indian Express on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: environmental impact of hydropower project and alternative to it. News: Joshimath land subsidence has raised concerns over the hydropower projects in Himalayas. This… Continue reading Hydropower projects in the Himalaya should be reconsidered given recent crisis
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Indian express articles.
This Word Means: North star
Source: The post is based on the article “This Word Means: North star” published in Indian Express on 5th February 2023. What is the News? The Vice President has said that the Parliament is the “North Star” of democracy, a place of discussion and deliberation to realize the aspirations and dreams of the people. What… Continue reading This Word Means: North star
What could be the govt’s calculations behind the slashing of the MGNREGA budget
Source: The post is based on the articles “What could be the govt’s calculations behind the slashing of the MGNREGA budget” and “Budget 2023 is betting on recovery” published in Indian Express on 6th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What is the rationale behind the reduction in funds for MGNREGA?4 What does… Continue reading What could be the govt’s calculations behind the slashing of the MGNREGA budget
Scientists use outer space particles to examine the fortress wall of Xi’an city: What are muons and how are they used to analyze large structures
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists use outer space particles to examine the fortress wall of Xi’an city: What are muons and how are they used to analyze large structures” published in Indian Express on 5th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Muons?3 What is muon tomography or muography?4… Continue reading Scientists use outer space particles to examine the fortress wall of Xi’an city: What are muons and how are they used to analyze large structures
AI chatbot, my future colleague
Source– The post is based on the article “AI chatbot, my future colleague” published in The Indian Express on 4th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of IT and Robotics Relevance– AI enabled technologies News– Over the past few months, a chatty bot has become a sensation. What is chatbot? It is a… Continue reading AI chatbot, my future colleague
On Budget 2023: Health in Amrit Kaal
Source– The post is based on the article “On Budget 2023: Health in Amrit Kaal” published in The Indian Express on 4th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance– Health spending News– Recently, the central government presented the budget for this year. The total central government budget for health… Continue reading On Budget 2023: Health in Amrit Kaal
Two years after Myanmar coup, how the country is a mess — and India’s headache has worsened
Source: The post is based on the article “Two years after Myanmar coup, how the country is a mess — and India’s headache has worsened” published in The Indian Express on 4th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: India-Myanmar Relations News: The article discusses the changing political scenario of Myanmar and its effect on… Continue reading Two years after Myanmar coup, how the country is a mess — and India’s headache has worsened
There’s a lot in a name: Use of the term ‘northeast’ doesn’t do justice to the complex history of the region’s states
Source– The post is based on the article “There’s a lot in a name: Use of the term ‘northeast’ doesn’t do justice to the complex history of the region’s states” published in The Indian Express on 4th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Regionalism Relevance– News– The article explains the issues related to use of term northeast… Continue reading There’s a lot in a name: Use of the term ‘northeast’ doesn’t do justice to the complex history of the region’s states
Who is a ‘puisne’ judge, and what does the term mean?
Source: The post is based on the article “Who is a ‘puisne’ judge, and what does the term mean?” published in Indian Express on 4th February 2023 What is the News? Chief Justice of India (CJI) has recently reiterated that the collegium takes into consideration the seniority of Chief Justices and senior puisne judges while… Continue reading Who is a ‘puisne’ judge, and what does the term mean?
India’s G20 Presidency: LiFE lessons for global markets
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s G20 Presidency: LiFE lessons for global markets” published in The Indian Express on 3rd February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Sustainable development News– The world is facing its first truly global energy crisis, with turbulent markets and sharp price spikes. It is creating difficulties for citizens,… Continue reading India’s G20 Presidency: LiFE lessons for global markets
