Not Hindi or English, the real language question is status of vernacular

Source– The post is based on the article “Not Hindi or English, the real language question is status of vernacular” published in The Indian Express on 22nd October 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Regionalism Relevance– Languages related issue News- The article explains the issues related to the status of vernacular language in India. It also explains the… Continue reading Not Hindi or English, the real language question is status of vernacular

October storm in Bay of Bengal after 3 years: When, where it is likely to hit

Source: The post is based on the article “October storm in Bay of Bengal after 3 years: When, where it is likely to hit” published in Indian Express on 22nd October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Cyclone storms in October 3 What is the reason for the cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal in… Continue reading October storm in Bay of Bengal after 3 years: When, where it is likely to hit

This September was 5th warmest in 143 years: NOAA report

Source: The post is based on the article “This September was 5th warmest in 143 years: NOAA report” published in Indian Express on 22nd October 2022. What is the News? The US-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) in its latest report have said that September was the fifth warmest in 143 years. What are the… Continue reading This September was 5th warmest in 143 years: NOAA report

Death of a worker: Qatar deaths should prod a reorienting of public policy for migrant workers

Source– The post is based on the article “Death of a worker: Qatar deaths should prod a reorienting of public policy for migrant workers” published in The Indian Express on 21st October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Indian diaspora Relevance– India relations with gulf countries News- The article explains the issues faced by migrant workers in Gulf… Continue reading Death of a worker: Qatar deaths should prod a reorienting of public policy for migrant workers

Global Hunger Index: A lesson in how not to measure hunger

Source– The post is based on the article “Global Hunger Index: A lesson in how not to measure hunger” published in The Indian Express on 21st October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to hunger Relevance– Estimation of hunger and malnutrition News- The article explains the issue with the Global Hunger Index. In the recently released… Continue reading Global Hunger Index: A lesson in how not to measure hunger

German Chancellor says Russia using ‘scorched-earth tactics’: What is this strategy

Source: The post is based on the article “German Chancellor says Russia using ‘scorched-earth tactics’: What is this strategy” published in Indian Express on 20th October 2022. What is the News? The German Chancellor has said that the Russian President was using “energy and hunger” as weapons but his “scorched earth tactics” would not help… Continue reading German Chancellor says Russia using ‘scorched-earth tactics’: What is this strategy

US sanctions targeting China’s semiconductor industry are a gamble aimed at maintaining American hegemony

Source: The post is based on an article “US sanctions targeting China’s semiconductor industry are a gamble aimed at maintaining American hegemony” published in The Indian Express on 20th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: US-China bilateral relations and its effect on the world order News:  The US has recently come up with tough export regulations targeting… Continue reading US sanctions targeting China’s semiconductor industry are a gamble aimed at maintaining American hegemony

Why the Election Commission’s strategy to name and shame voters won’t help

Source: The post is based on an article “Why the Election Commission’s strategy to name and shame voters won’t help” published in The Indian Express on 20th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: issues associated with the recent MoU done by the Election Commission of India News:   The Election Commission of India has signed MoUs with over 1,000… Continue reading Why the Election Commission’s strategy to name and shame voters won’t help

Dilip Mahalanabis: The ORS pioneer who helped save millions of lives

Source– The post is based on the article “Dilip Mahalanabis: The ORS pioneer who helped save millions of lives” published in The Indian Express on 20th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Development and management of health. GS1- Post independence Relevance– Contribution of India towards diseases caused by polluted water and malnutrition. News- The article explains the… Continue reading Dilip Mahalanabis: The ORS pioneer who helped save millions of lives

What are the Iranian kamikaze drones, allegedly deployed by Russia in Ukraine?

Source: The post is based on the article “What are the Iranian kamikaze drones, allegedly deployed by Russia in Ukraine?” published in Indian Express on 19th October 2022. What is the News? Ukraine’s capital region was struck by kamikaze drones. What are Kamikaze Drones? These are small unmanned aircraft that are packed with explosives that… Continue reading What are the Iranian kamikaze drones, allegedly deployed by Russia in Ukraine?

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