The heaviness of rockets, why it matters in space flight

Source: The post is based on the article “The heaviness of rockets, why it matters in space flight” published in Indian Express on 26th October 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 India’s Rockets3 What are the constraints of launch vehicles?4 What innovations can be used to overcome constraints? What is the News? ISRO has crossed… Continue reading The heaviness of rockets, why it matters in space flight

Kantara: What is the controversy over the practice of ‘bhoota kola’ in the Kannada movie?

Source: The post is based on the article “Kantara: What is the controversy over the practice of ‘bhoota kola’ in the Kannada movie?” published in Indian Express on 26th October 2022 What is the News? Kannada film Kantara is being appreciated from all corners for its visual storytelling as well as compelling music and performances. However,… Continue reading Kantara: What is the controversy over the practice of ‘bhoota kola’ in the Kannada movie?

What Pakistan’s removal from FATF grey list signifies

Source: The post is based on an article “What Pakistan’s removal from FATF grey list signifies” published in The Indian Express on 26th October 2022.  Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations  Relevance: FATF grey list and Pakistan  News: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recently decided to remove Pakistan from its grey list.  What is the Financial Action… Continue reading What Pakistan’s removal from FATF grey list signifies

Religions-20: A pioneering initiative in G-20 to build a God-centric value system

Source– The post is based on the article “Religions-20: A pioneering initiative in G-20 to build a God-centric value system” published in The Indian Express on 22nd October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- International Relations Relevance– Efforts for global peace and prosperity News- The article explains the R-20 forum’s role in achieving a common value system for… Continue reading Religions-20: A pioneering initiative in G-20 to build a God-centric value system

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

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