Source-This post on Urban Transformation in India has been created based on the article “An outlining of urban transformation strategies” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1- Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Context- About 50 crore people, or 36% of India’s population, live in cities, with urbanization growing at 2%… Continue reading Urban Transformation in India
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‘Triput’ class advance frigates
Source- This post on the ‘Triput’ class advance frigates has been created based on the article “Two Russian stealth frigates for Indian Navy launched” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the first of two advanced frigates being built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Indian Navy was… Continue reading ‘Triput’ class advance frigates
Project Cheetah- Next Phase in Gujarat
Source- This post on the Project Cheetah- Next Phase in Gujarat has been created based on the article “Grasslands in Kutch likely to host cheetahs from Africa” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? As per the environment ministry, Grasslands in Kutch may become home to cheetahs from Africa. Next… Continue reading Project Cheetah- Next Phase in Gujarat
ICMR’s New TB Detection System
Source- This post on the ICMR’s New TB Detection System has been created based on the article “ICMR ready to transfer technology of a ‘breakthrough’ TB detection system” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is working to spread a new, affordable, fast,… Continue reading ICMR’s New TB Detection System
Social Sector Allocations in Budget 2024
Source-This post on Social Sector Allocations in Budget 2024 has been created based on the article “For the social sector, it is old wine in an old bottle” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Government Budgeting. Context-The Budget 2024 continues the trend of previous years regarding social sector allocations, despite… Continue reading Social Sector Allocations in Budget 2024
Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes
Source- This post on the Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes has been created based on the article “Five new schemes to aid job creation” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Budget allocates ₹2 lakh crore for employment and skilling schemes. About Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes 1. The Centre will implement… Continue reading Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes
Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries
Source- This post on the Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries has been created based on the article “Emission standards may be imposed on polluting industries” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech indicated that “hard to abate” industries such as iron, steel,… Continue reading Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries
Multi-dimensional Impact of Heat Stress
Source-This post on Multi-dimensional Impact of Heat Stress has been created based on the article “Heat stress is more than a degree of concern” published in “The Hindu” on 23 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Disaster and Disaster Management. Context– According to the ILO study in 2019, heat stress is expected to decrease total global… Continue reading Multi-dimensional Impact of Heat Stress
Addressing Myths about Gig-Based Works
Source-This post on Addressing Myths about Gig-Based Works has been created based on the article “A case for regulating gig-based work” published in “The Hindu” on 23 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context– The Karnataka government’s proposal for legislation to enhance… Continue reading Addressing Myths about Gig-Based Works
Brown Dwarfs
Source- This post on the Brown Dwarfs has been created based on the article “Webb telescope reveals wild weather on cosmic brown dwarfs” published in “The Hindu” on 23 July 2024. Why in the news? Researchers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to conduct detailed examinations of the atmospheric conditions on pairs of brown… Continue reading Brown Dwarfs
