Source: The post on Early Warning Aircraft Acquisition is based on the article “IAF looking at 12 early warning aircraft under two different programmes” published in “The Hindu” on 7th October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has been working towards bolstering its Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft fleet, recognising the… Continue reading Early Warning Aircraft Acquisition
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Chenchu Tribe
Source: The post on Chenchu Tribe is based on the article “A tribe out of time: how Chenchus have been caught between ancestral past and uncertain future in Andhra Pradesh” published in “The Hindu” on 4th October 2024. Why in the News? The Chenchus of Penukumadugu who are long residents of the dense Nallamala forests face dwindling… Continue reading Chenchu Tribe
Union Cabinet Approves Merger of Agricultural Schemes
Source: The post on Union Cabinet Approves Merger of Agricultural Schemes is based on the article “Union Cabinet Approves Merger of Agricultural Schemes” published in “The Hindu” on 4th October 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet approved the rationalization of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare into two umbrella schemes: Pradhan… Continue reading Union Cabinet Approves Merger of Agricultural Schemes
Key Insights from RBI Working Papers on Farmer’s earning
Source: The post on Key Insights from RBI Working Papers on Farmer’s earning is based on the article “Farmers earn less than 40% in case of fruits, vegetables” published in “The Hindu” on 4th October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, RBI released a working paper titled “Price Dynamics and Value Chain of Fruits in India”. The insight of… Continue reading Key Insights from RBI Working Papers on Farmer’s earning
Classical Language Status Granted to Five New Languages
Source: The post on Classical Language Status Granted to Five New Languages is based on the article “Marathi, Bengali among five granted classical language status by Union Cabinet” published in “The Hindu” on 4th October 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved classical language status for five new languages: Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali and Prakrit.… Continue reading Classical Language Status Granted to Five New Languages
Supreme Court’s Ruling on Caste Bias and Prison Segregation
Source: The post on Supreme Court’s Ruling on Caste Bias and Prison Segregation is based on the article “Caste bias, segregation in prisons violate dignity: Supreme Court” published in “The Hindu” on 4th october 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Supreme Court’s gave a ruling on Caste Bias and Prison Segregation. About the Supreme Court Judgement 1. Caste-Based Discrimination… Continue reading Supreme Court’s Ruling on Caste Bias and Prison Segregation
Remediation of legacy waste dumpsites under the Swachh Bharat Mission
Source: The post remediation of legacy waste dumpsites under the Swachh Bharat Mission has been created, based on the article “What is the status of the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0?” published in “The Hindu” on 4th October is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Governance-Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the… Continue reading Remediation of legacy waste dumpsites under the Swachh Bharat Mission
Italy and India’s shared interests and challenges in the Indo-Mediterranean region
Source: The post Italy and India’s shared interests and challenges in the Indo-Mediterranean region has been created, based on the article “Why Italy matters to India” published in “The Hindu” on 4th October is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: The… Continue reading Italy and India’s shared interests and challenges in the Indo-Mediterranean region
Coastal Erosion in Brazil
Source: The post on Coastal Erosion in Brazil is based on the article “Brazil’s coast eroding faster than ever as Atlantic Ocean advances published in “Indian Express” on 30th september 2024. Why in the News? It has been observed due to climate change, the coastal erosion is taking place in Brazil. Reasons for Climate Change on Brazil’s Coastline 1.… Continue reading Coastal Erosion in Brazil
Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs)
Source- This post on Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs) is based on the article “Scientists spin diamonds at a billion RPM to test the limits of physics” published in The Hindu on 3rd October 2024. Why in News? Researchers at Purdue University managed to levitate nanodiamonds in a vacuum and spin them at ultra-high speeds. This experiment opens doors for… Continue reading Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs)
