Source– This post on Ethanol and methanol production has been created based on the article ” How is Methanol procured and used as a liqour” published in “The Hindu” on 24 June 2024. Why in the news? The Kallakurichi illicit liquor tragedy has claimed over 50 lives. Similar tragedies happen across India, often due to… Continue reading Ethanol and methanol production
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Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill 2024
Source– This post on Capsaicin has been created based on the article “Why chilis burn. And why humans still love them” published in “Indian Express” on 21 June 2024. Why in the news? The Union government notified the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. It has come into effect from 21 June 2024.… Continue reading Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill 2024
Hybrid vs Electric Vehicles
Source-This post on Hybrid vs Electric Vehicles has been created based on the article “Should not EVs and Hybrids be treated equally for govt. Subsidies?” Published in “The Hindu” on 21 June 20204. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth. Context– The article provides an overview of the debate… Continue reading Hybrid vs Electric Vehicles
State of old age care in India
Source-This post on State of Old Age Care has been created based on the article “The elderly are ailing, alone and struggling without the means to support themselves” published in “The Hindu” on 21 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Social Justice- Vulnerable Sections of the population. Context-The study named HelpAge India has revealed that among… Continue reading State of old age care in India
GST Council Meet and way forward
Source-This post on GST Council Meet has been created based on the article “Move ahead – The GST Council must not dither any further on pending reforms” published in “The Hindu” on 20 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus- GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context -GST… Continue reading GST Council Meet and way forward
New Amphibian Species Discovered in Kaziranga National Park
Source– This post on New Amphibian Species Discovered in Kaziranga National Park has been created based on the article “Limbless amphibian found in Kaziranga for first time” published in “The Hindu” on 21 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, a Limbless amphibian was found in Kaziranga for the first time. About New Amphibian Species… Continue reading New Amphibian Species Discovered in Kaziranga National Park
‘School in a Box’ Initiative
Source– This post on ‘School in a Box’ Initiative has been created based on the article “Flood-affected children to soon get ‘school in a box’” published in “The Hindu” on 21 June 2024. Why in the news?’ Flood-affected children in Assam will receive a ‘school in a box‘ in model relief camps across the state.… Continue reading ‘School in a Box’ Initiative
IIIT-Delhi’s project wins joint 2nd prize in global competition
Source– This post on IIIT-Delhi’s project wins joint 2nd prize in global competition has been created based on the article “IIIT-Delhi’s project wins joint 2nd prize in global competition” published in “The Hindu” on 20th June 2024. Why in the news? A project by the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) has won the… Continue reading IIIT-Delhi’s project wins joint 2nd prize in global competition
Delos Island
Source– This post on Delos Island has been created based on the article “Ancient Greek sanctuary slowly sinks into the Aegean Sea” published in “The Hindu” on 13 June 2024. Why in the news? An expert has warned that the remarkable ancient site on the small Greek island of Delos is “at risk of vanishing”… Continue reading Delos Island
Travel Authority T/A 912 Form
Source– This post on Travel Authority T/A 912 has been created based on the article “After train crash, Eastern Railway prohibits issuance of TA-912 for loco pilots” published in “The Hindu” on 20 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, a goods train collided with the Kanchanjunga Express after being authorized by the station master… Continue reading Travel Authority T/A 912 Form
