Source-This post on Global Plastics Treaty has been created based on the article “Plastic pollution cannot stop by treaties, without investment in alternatives” published in “The Hindu” on 8 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– There is another round of negotiations scheduled in Busan, South Korea this… Continue reading Global Plastics Treaty
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How is the U.K. deporting migrants to Rwanda?
Source-This post on How is the U.K. deporting migrants to Rwanda? is based on the article “How is the U.K. deporting migrants to Rwanda?” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? The UK is deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda under a new law. This new law aims to address undocumented… Continue reading How is the U.K. deporting migrants to Rwanda?
SC directive on promoting products in media
Source-This post on SC directive on promoting products in media is based on the article “Advertisers should submit self-declarations before promoting products: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court has mandated that advertisers must provide self-declarations to confirm the accuracy of their product claims before advertising in… Continue reading SC directive on promoting products in media
Chloropicrin
Source-This post on Chloropicrin is based on the article “Chloropicrin: chemical weapon or pesticide?” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? The U.S. State Department has accused Russia of using a chemical weapon- Chloropicrin against Ukrainian forces, which violates the Chemical Weapons Convention. About Chloropicrin Aspects Description About 1. Chloropicrin… Continue reading Chloropicrin
CBSE emphasizing on promoting mother tongue in learning
Source-This post on CBSE emphasizing on promoting mother tongue in learning is based on the article “Focus on mother tongue from the early stages: CBSE” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a circular instructing schools to prioritize educational material focusing… Continue reading CBSE emphasizing on promoting mother tongue in learning
The debate around a sunbeam (‘surya tilak’)
Source: The post the debate around a sunbeam (‘surya tilak’) has been created, based on the article “The secularism of Indian science” published in “The Hindu” on 7th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 – Indian Society – Secularism Context: The article discusses the debate around a sunbeam (‘surya tilak’) focused on the… Continue reading The debate around a sunbeam (‘surya tilak’)
Magnetic resonance imaging
Source-This post on Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the article “Understanding the science behind magnetic resonance imaging” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) market is projected to hit $9.8 billion by 2028. This technology plays a pivotal role in medical science, offering diverse… Continue reading Magnetic resonance imaging
Carbon Farming
Source-This post on Carbon Farming is based on the article “What is carbon farming?” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? Amid growing environmental challenges and the quest for climate-resilient sustainable agriculture, the practice of carbon trading in the agriculture sector has become important around the world. The carbon farming approach… Continue reading Carbon Farming
EC Guidelines on Social Media Use in Political Campaigns
Source-This post on EC Guidelines on Social Media Use in Political Campaigns is based on the article “Amid row over fake video, EC warns parties against misuse of AI-based tools” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, ECI has issued guidelines to regulate the use of social media platforms… Continue reading EC Guidelines on Social Media Use in Political Campaigns
World Press Freedom Index 2024
Source-This post on World Press Freedom Index 2024 is based on the article “India’s press freedom has rapidly declined in recent years” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? In the World Press Freedom Index 2024, India is ranked 159 out of the 180 nations. About World Press Freedom Index: Aspects Description… Continue reading World Press Freedom Index 2024
