How the VSHORAD missile system will boost the Indian Army’s mountain warfare prowess

Source: The post is based on the article “How the VSHORAD missile system will boost the Indian Army’s mountain warfare prowess” published in the Indian Express on 12th January 2023. What is the News? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to procure the Very Short Range Air Defence System or VSHORAD… Continue reading How the VSHORAD missile system will boost the Indian Army’s mountain warfare prowess

Atmospheric rivers: California’s record-breaking storm: What is the ‘Pineapple Express’ phenomenon underlying it

Source: The post is based on the article “California’s record-breaking storm: What is the ‘Pineapple Express’ phenomenon underlying it” published in the Indian Express on 12th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are atmospheric rivers?3 How do atmospheric rivers aid rainfall or storms?4 What are atmospheric river families, and what are their impacts?5 What… Continue reading Atmospheric rivers: California’s record-breaking storm: What is the ‘Pineapple Express’ phenomenon underlying it

Does the governor have the right to delete portions of his address to the legislative assembly?

Source: The post is based on an article “Does the governor have the right to delete portions of his address to the legislative assembly?” published in The Indian Express on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: issue associated with the Governor News: The Tami Nadu Governor has sparked controversies after speaking outside the customary government-prepared… Continue reading Does the governor have the right to delete portions of his address to the legislative assembly?

Mystery of vanishing monuments: Why we need to think about the way we preserve heritage

Source– The post is based on the article “Mystery of vanishing monuments: Why we need to think about the way we preserve heritage” published in The Indian Express on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Architecture from ancient to modern India Relevance– Preservation and management of heritage News– The article explains the preservation and management of… Continue reading Mystery of vanishing monuments: Why we need to think about the way we preserve heritage

Corbusier’s vision for Chandigarh: The genius & the flaws

Source: The post is based on the article “Corbusier’s vision for Chandigarh: The genius & the flaws” published in Indian Express on 12th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Who was Le Corbusier?3 What are the key features of Le Corbusier Chandigarh Plan?4 Why has Le Corbusier’s plan for Chandigarh been criticized? What is… Continue reading Corbusier’s vision for Chandigarh: The genius & the flaws

Ozone hole, filling up now: What this means for climate action

Source: The post is based on an article “Ozone hole, filling up now: What this means for climate action” published in The Indian Express on 11th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Climate Change Relevance: recovery of ozone News: An UN-based report suggests that the ozone hole of the world is expected to be completely repaired by 2066.… Continue reading Ozone hole, filling up now: What this means for climate action

Indian campuses of foreign universities are a win-win for students and institute

Source– The post is based on the article “Indian campuses of foreign universities are a win-win for students and institute” published in The Indian Express on 11th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance– Higher educational institutions News– The article explains the recent draft UGC regulations on allowing foreign… Continue reading Indian campuses of foreign universities are a win-win for students and institute

Japan’s national security strategy: Why if Japan goes nuclear, India should welcome the decision

Source– The post is based on the article “Japan’s national security strategy: Why if Japan goes nuclear, India should welcome the decision” published in The Indian Express on 11th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Effects of policies of developed and developing countries on India interests Relevance– India and Japan defence relationship News– The article explains the… Continue reading Japan’s national security strategy: Why if Japan goes nuclear, India should welcome the decision

SC demonetisation verdict: What is delegated legislation

Source: The post is based on the article “SC demonetisation verdict: What is delegated legislation” published in Indian Express on 11th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Delegated Legislation?3 What was the delegation of power in the demonetisation case?4 What was the Supreme Court verdict on demonetization?5 Why is excessive delegation power… Continue reading SC demonetisation verdict: What is delegated legislation

Indians abroad: History, spread, remittances

Source– The post is based on the article “Indians abroad: History, spread, remittances” published in The Indian Express on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian diaspora News– The article explains the history, classification, numbers, geographical spread of diaspora. It also explains the remittances sent by them and their involvement in politics of the host country.… Continue reading Indians abroad: History, spread, remittances

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