Source– This post on International Organization for Migration (IOM) is based on the article “At least 49 migrants dead, 140 missing off Yemen coast” published in “The Hindu” on 12th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, International Organization for Migration reported that at least 49 migrants died and 140 others were missing after their boat… Continue reading International Organization for Migration (IOM)
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The risks associated with this rapid credit expansion
Source: The post the risks associated with this rapid credit expansion has been created, based on the article “India’s looming financial crisis” published in “The Hindu” on 12th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– economy-mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment Context: The article discusses how rapid growth in lending in India is… Continue reading The risks associated with this rapid credit expansion
Supreme Court rulings that affect the rights of individuals accused of crimes
Source: The post Supreme Court rulings that affect the rights of individuals accused of crimes has been created, based on the article “Arrest, agencies, and criminal courts” published in “The Hindu” on 12th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2– Governance (criminal justice system) Context: The article discusses two Supreme Court rulings that affect… Continue reading Supreme Court rulings that affect the rights of individuals accused of crimes
Issues and trends in India’s higher education system
Source: The post issues and trends in India’s higher education system has been created, based on the article “The social sciences, a shelter for the ‘excluded’ student” published in “The Hindu” on 12th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources Context: … Continue reading Issues and trends in India’s higher education system
Portable Optical Atomic Clock
Source: The post on Portable optical atomic clock is based on the article “New portable atomic clock offers very accurate timekeeping at sea” published in The Hindu on 11 June 2024. Why in News? A new portable optical atomic clock has been developed for accurate timekeeping at sea. About recent research Researchers have built a portable optical atomic… Continue reading Portable Optical Atomic Clock
IISc Develops a Sustainable method to eliminate toxic heavy metals
Source: The post on Sustainable method to eliminate toxic heavy metals is based on the article “IISc develops method to remove heavy metal contaminants from groundwater” published in The Hindu on 11 June 2024 What is the News? Recently, scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru have invented a sustainable three-step method to eliminate toxic… Continue reading IISc Develops a Sustainable method to eliminate toxic heavy metals
Donanemab Antibody to fight Alzheimer
Source– This post on Donanemab is based on the article “Scientists Back new Alzheimer’s Drug” published in “The Hindu” on 12th April 2024. Why in the News? Donanemab which is currently in trials has shown significant potential in slowing cognitive decline in individuals with early Alzheimer’s. About Donanemab 1. Donanemab is a monoclonal antibody that… Continue reading Donanemab Antibody to fight Alzheimer
How heat impacts our lives
Source– This post on How heat impacts our lives is based on the article “What is heat? How does it animate engines and global warming?” published in “The Hindu” on 11th June 2024. Why in the News? Increasing global warming compels us to reconsider how heat impacts our lives. About Heat: 1. Definition of Heat:… Continue reading How heat impacts our lives
On Special Category Status for Andhra
Source: This article has been created based on the article “On Special Category Status for Andhra”, published in The Hindu on 11th June 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance – Fiscal Federalism News: The demand for Special Category Status (SCS) for Andhra Pradesh has resurfaced in the political discourse, especially after the… Continue reading On Special Category Status for Andhra
Successes and challenges in the India-U.S. relationship
Source: The post successes and challenges in the India-U.S. relationship has been created, based on the article “From warp speed to reset, the state of India-U.S. ties” published in “The Hindu” on 11th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International relations – bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or… Continue reading Successes and challenges in the India-U.S. relationship
