Tell Umm Amer Heritage Site

Source- This post on the Tell Umm Amer Heritage Site has been created based on the article “Why inclusion of Gaza’s Tell Umm Amer in the World Heritage Site List matters” published in “Indian Express” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? The World Heritage Committee (WHC) decided to include the Palestinian site of… Continue reading Tell Umm Amer Heritage Site

Cheaper Cancer Drugs

Source-This post on Cheaper Cancer Drugs has been created based on the article “Government slashes prices for targeted cancer drugs: All you need to know” published in “The Indian Express” on 27 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education Context– The finance minister has… Continue reading Cheaper Cancer Drugs

Challenges and opportunities of Indian philanthropy

Source: The post Challenges and opportunities of Indian philanthropy has been created, based on the article “The quality of giving” published in “Indian express” on 26th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1-society Context: This article discusses the recent growth and potential of Indian philanthropy. It highlights increased giving among the wealthy, collaboration, strategic… Continue reading Challenges and opportunities of Indian philanthropy

Hype around new weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Saxenda, Wegovy, and Zepbound

Source: The post hype around new weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Saxenda, Wegovy, and Zepbound has been created, based on the article “Is Ozempic really the miracle weight loss drug we’ve been waiting for?” published in “Indian express” on 26th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Science and Technology- developments and their… Continue reading Hype around new weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Saxenda, Wegovy, and Zepbound

Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme

Source- This post on the Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme has been created based on the article “Minister launches revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? The revamped Model Skill Loan scheme was launched recently with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing the revision in her… Continue reading Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme

 No Pollution Control Permits for ‘White Category’ Sectors

Source- This post on the  No Pollution Control Permits for ‘White Category’ Sectors has been created based on the article “No pollution control permits for ‘white category’ sectors now” published in “Indian Express” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Environment has issued draft notifications proposing the removal of certain pollution… Continue reading  No Pollution Control Permits for ‘White Category’ Sectors

Listeria and Listeriosis Disease Outbreak

Source- This post on the Listeria Outbreaks in the US and Canada has been created based on the article “What to know about the Listeria outbreaks in the US and Canada” published in “Indian Express” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, two separate outbreaks of listeria have been reported in the United… Continue reading Listeria and Listeriosis Disease Outbreak

The Environmental Impact of Artificial Intelligence

Source-This post on The Environmental Impact of Artificial Intelligence has been created based on the article “Why AI’s present and future bring some serious environmental concerns” published in “The Indian Express” on 26 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics and Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Context– AI… Continue reading The Environmental Impact of Artificial Intelligence

India’s Economic Survey criticize international climate change framework

Source: The post India’s Economic Survey criticize international climate change framework has been created, based on the article “Why Economic Survey argues for climate adaptation, not mitigation” published in “Indian Express” on 25th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Environment- conservation Context: The article critiques the international climate change framework for its ineffectiveness… Continue reading India’s Economic Survey criticize international climate change framework

Split verdict by the Supreme Court on the Genetically Modified (GM) mustard

Source: The post split verdict by the Supreme Court on the Genetically Modified (GM) mustard has been created, based on the article “Why SC couldn’t agree on environmental release of GM mustard” published in “Indian Express” on 25th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects… Continue reading Split verdict by the Supreme Court on the Genetically Modified (GM) mustard

Blog
Academy
Community