Source-This post on Newly sanctioned roads under the VVP is based on the article “Govt. to spend ₹2 cr. per km on roads along China border” published in “The Hindu” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has authorized the construction of 113 roads as part of the Vibrant Village… Continue reading Newly sanctioned roads under the Vibrant Village Programme
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Digital Locker
Source- This post on Digital Locker is based on the article “What is DigiLocker and does it keep your data and documents safe?” published in “The Hindu” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? Following the release of results for various boards across the country, it has been observed that numerous students now have… Continue reading Digital Locker
Caenorhabditis elegans worm
Source-This post on Research on Caenorhabditis elegans worm is based on the article “This worm develops food habits and its offspring ‘inherit’ them” published in “The Hindu” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? Researchers found that when Caenorhabditis elegans worms ate harmful bacteria, their offspring learned to avoid it for up to four… Continue reading Caenorhabditis elegans worm
Significance of AlphaFold 3
Source: The post AlphaFold 3 has been created, based on the article “Folds and faults: Free use of AlphaFold 3 must extend to scrutiny of its inner mechanisms” published in “The Hindu” on 11th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life News: The… Continue reading Significance of AlphaFold 3
Problems caused by politicians violating the Model Code of Conduct
Source: The post problems caused by politicians violating the Model Code of Conduct has been created, based on the article “The fraying of the model code of conduct” published in “The Hindu” on 11th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Polity- Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.… Continue reading Problems caused by politicians violating the Model Code of Conduct
Undersea freshwater reserves
Source: The post undersea freshwater reserves has been created, based on the article “Freshwater quest, the likely new gold hunt” published in “The Hindu” on 11th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1-geography-Distribution of key natural resources across the world Context: The article discusses the discovery of fresh water beneath the ocean and how… Continue reading Undersea freshwater reserves
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
Source-This post on Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary is based on the article “Polling stations constructed in wildlife sanctuary: NGT seeks Assam govt’s reply” published in “The Hindu” on 11th March 2024. Why in the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Chief Secretary of Assam to identify officials who permitted the construction of… Continue reading Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund
Source– This post on U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund has been created based on the article “India contributes $5,00,000 to U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund” published in “The Hindu” on 11th May 2024. Why in the news? India recently donated $500,000 to the UN Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund, reinforcing its steadfast dedication to the global battle against terrorism. About… Continue reading U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund
Health Ministry issues norms for confirming heat-related deaths
Source– This post on Health Ministry issues norms for confirming heat-related deaths has been created based on the article “Health Ministry issues norms for confirming heat-related deaths” published in “The Hindu” on 11th May 2024. Why in the news? The Union Health Ministry has released standardized guidelines for verifying heatstroke and heat-related deaths across the… Continue reading Health Ministry issues norms for confirming heat-related deaths
Affirmative Action in India- Constitutional Provisions, Implementation Challenges, and Political Debates
Source: The post affirmative action in India- constitutional provisions, implementation challenges, and political debates has been created, based on the article “Reservation within Constitutional bounds” published in “The Hindu” on 10th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Context: This article discusses the… Continue reading Affirmative Action in India- Constitutional Provisions, Implementation Challenges, and Political Debates
