Source- This post on Bagata Tribe has been created based on the article “In dark shadow of a powerhouse: tribes who built A.P power project live in darkness” published in “The Hindu” on 6 August 2024. Why in News? The Bagata tribal people, who worked on the Lower Sileru Hydro-Electric Project construction, continue to live… Continue reading Bagata Tribe
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Bailey bridge
Source- This post on Bailey bridge has been created based on the article “What is a Bailey bridge, constructed in Wayanad after landslides?” published in “Indian Express” on 5 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Indian Army’s Madras Engineer Group (Madras Sappers) constructed a Bailey bridge at Chooralmala to reach Mundakkai village, which was severely… Continue reading Bailey bridge
Evolution of clock
Source- This post on Evolution of clock has been created based on the article “How time has been kept throughout history: from sundials to atomic clocks” published in “The Hindu” on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The world has evolved from measuring time using the Sun and the Moon to using atoms and their nuclei.… Continue reading Evolution of clock
Indian Siris Tree
Source- This post on Indian Siris Tree has been created based on the article “Village mourns death of century-old tree (thehindu.com) published in “The Hindu” on 6 August 2024. Why in News? The century-old Indian siris tree on the western bank of the River Godavari in Kumaradevam, East Godavari district, collapsed recently due to soil erosion… Continue reading Indian Siris Tree
Supreme Court Verdict on L-G’s Authority to Nominate Aldermen
Source- This post on Supreme Court Verdict on L-G’s Authority to Nominate Aldermen has been created based on the article “In setback for Delhi’s AAP govt, Supreme Court upholds L-G’s power to nominate 10 aldermen to MCD” published in “The Hindu” on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court confirmed that the Lieutenant Governor… Continue reading Supreme Court Verdict on L-G’s Authority to Nominate Aldermen
Incorporating Sustainability in Competition Laws
Source: The post incorporating sustainability in competition laws has been created, based on the article “Balancing competition and sustainability for India” published in “The Hindu” on 5th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Economy and Environment Context: The article discusses how market regulations are adapting to include sustainability goals. It mentions different countries… Continue reading Incorporating Sustainability in Competition Laws
Science and Technology Initiatives in the Budget
Source-This post on Science and Technology Initiatives in the Budget has been created based on the article “What do scientists make of the Budget?” published in “The Hindu” on 5 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3– Government Budgeting. Context– The article reviews the Indian Budget’s science and technology measures, noting initiatives for research, agriculture, and clean… Continue reading Science and Technology Initiatives in the Budget
Impact of Climate-induced Disasters on Mental Health
Source-This post on Impact of Climate-induced disasters on Mental health has been created based on the article “How victims of the Wayanad landslides may experience ‘climate trauma’” published in “The Hindu” on 5 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Disaster and Disaster Management. Context– The July 30 landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, caused by heavy rains, destroyed… Continue reading Impact of Climate-induced Disasters on Mental Health
Climate Risk and Disaster Management
Source-This post on Climate Risk and Disaster Management has been created based on the article “As in Kerala, local climate processes can worsen climate extremes” published in “The Hindu” on 5 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Disaster and Disaster Management. Context- The article highlights how global climate patterns and local factors combine to drive extreme… Continue reading Climate Risk and Disaster Management
Anti-Conversion Law
Source-This post on Anti-Conversion Law has been created based on the article “Medieval-minded” published in “The Hindu” on 5 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context-The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act was introduced in 2021. By 2023, more than 400 cases… Continue reading Anti-Conversion Law
