Source- This post on Polaris Dawn Mission has been created based on the article “SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission delayed for second time due to inclement weather” published in “Indian Express” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, SpaceX postponed the launch of its Polaris Dawn mission for the second time this week due to unfavourable… Continue reading Polaris Dawn Mission
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Vaccine-derived polio in Meghalaya
Source: The post vaccine-derived polio in Meghalaya has been created, based on the article “How polio vaccine triggered the infection in a child in Meghalaya” published in “Indian Express” on 27th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Context: The article discusses… Continue reading Vaccine-derived polio in Meghalaya
New US-India Defense Agreements
Source- This post on New US-India Defense Agreements has been created based on the article “Explained: The two new US-India agreements, signed as part of growing defence ties” published in “Indian Express” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? India and the US have recently signed two key defense agreements during Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit… Continue reading New US-India Defense Agreements
Unified Lending Interface (ULI)
Source- This post on Unified Lending Interface (ULI) has been created based on the article “RBI to launch Unified Lending Interface: What is it and how will it benefit borrowers” published in “Indian Express” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das recently announced ULI to build on the success of the… Continue reading Unified Lending Interface (ULI)
Three New Ramsar Sites added
Source – This post on Three new Ramsar sites added has been created based on the article “India adds 3 new Ramsar sites: What are wetlands, why do they matter for the environment?” published in “Indian Express” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? India has recently designated three new Ramsar sites. This increases the… Continue reading Three New Ramsar Sites added
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
