Impact of lithium mining on Atacama Salt Flat

Source – This post on Impact of lithium mining on Atacama salt flat has been created based on the article “Chile’s Atacama salt flat sinking due to lithium mining: What a new study says” published in “Indian Express” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? In a recent study, it has been found that lithium… Continue reading Impact of lithium mining on Atacama Salt Flat

Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)

Source – This post on Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) has been created based on the article “Centre announces Unified Pension Scheme” published in “Indian Express” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) which will be effective from April 1, 2025. This new scheme combines the best… Continue reading Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)

Tanager-1 Satellite

Source: The post Tanager-1 Satellite has been created, based on the article “Tanager-1: Why NASA has launched a satellite to track methane emissions” published in “Indian Express” on 24th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment- Pollution Context: The article discusses the launch of the Tanager-1 satellite, which tracks methane and carbon dioxide emissions.… Continue reading Tanager-1 Satellite

Taxation of MNCs

Source-This post on Taxation of MNCs has been created based on the article “How not to tax multi-national corporations” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate. Context– After the global financial crisis, the G20 asked the OECD(Organization for Economic Co-operation… Continue reading Taxation of MNCs

The RBI’s Currency Management

Source-This post on The RBI’s Currency Management has been created based on the article “Why RBI’s attempts to control the Rupee can have adverse consequences” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context– The Indian rupee… Continue reading The RBI’s Currency Management

Dhangars Community

Source- This post on Dhangars Community has been created based on the article “Who are the Dhangars of Maharashtra and why are they asking for ‘grazing corridors’ in forests?” published in “Indian Express” on 24th August 2024. Why in News? A large group of Dhangars marched to the subdivisional officer’s office in Khamgaon, Buldhana district,… Continue reading Dhangars Community

First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload

Source- This post on First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload has been created based on the article “What the first findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3 mission tell us about the Moon” published in “The Indian Express” on 23rd August. Why in News? Recently, scientists in India have released the findings of studies carried out… Continue reading First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload

Benefits and Challenges of E-commerce Growth in India

Source: The post benefits and challenges of e-commerce growth in India has been created, based on the article “Express View on ‘predatory pricing’: Market facts and spectres” published in “Indian Express” on 23rd August 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic – GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy – industries and industrial policies Context: The article discusses concerns… Continue reading Benefits and Challenges of E-commerce Growth in India

Need for better understanding and guidelines on euthanasia

Source: The post need for better understanding and guidelines on euthanasia has been created, based on the article “How to ensure dignity for the terminally ill” published in “Indian Express” on 23rd August 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Context: The… Continue reading Need for better understanding and guidelines on euthanasia

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