Source- This post on ‘Coconut Husk for supercapacitor fabrication‘ has been created based on the article ‘Carbon derived from coconut husks can power supercapacitors‘ published in ‘The Hindu’ on 01st July 2024 Why in News? Researchers at the Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, have devised a method to produce activated carbon. This activated carbon is… Continue reading Coconut Husk for Supercapacitor fabrication
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Decision of Recent GST Council
Source: The post decision of recent GST Council has been created, based on the article “A fresh start: The GST Council must not lose sight of broader reforms” published in “The Hindu” on 29th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy- mobilisation of resources Context: The article discusses the recent GST Council meeting, which… Continue reading Decision of Recent GST Council
Performance of India in FATF’s Mutual Evaluation Report
Source – This post on the Performance of India in FATF’s Mutual Evaluation Report has been created based on the article “India achieves ‘outstanding outcome’ in FATF evaluation” published in “The Hindu” on 29 June 2026. Why in the news? Recently, India has achieved an outstanding outcome in the mutual evaluation conducted during 2023-24 by the… Continue reading Performance of India in FATF’s Mutual Evaluation Report
Selecting Routes for Vande Metro Train
Source-This post on Selecting Routes for Vande Metro Train has been created based on the article “Get the Vande Metro routing right” published in “The Hindu” on 28 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context– The article discusses the introduction Vande Metro trains in India. The Vande Metro aims… Continue reading Selecting Routes for Vande Metro Train
India-Sri Lanka Fishing Dispute
Source-This post on India-Sri Lanka Fishing Dispute has been created based on the article “Net damage” published in “The Hindu” on 28 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2-International Relations- India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Context– The article reports a clash between Indian fishermen and the Sri Lankan Navy on June 25th near Kankesanthurai. Sri Lankan Navy… Continue reading India-Sri Lanka Fishing Dispute
Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin anti-tank guided missiles
Source– This post on ” Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin anti-tank guided missiles” has been created based on the article “ India and U.S. in talks for Stryker infantry vehicles” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2024. Why in News India has expressed interest in co-producing the Stryker infantry vehicles and the Javelin anti-tank… Continue reading Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin anti-tank guided missiles
SEBI tightens norms on financial influencers
Source- This post on “SEBI tightens norms on financial influencers” is based on the article “SEBI tightens norms on financial influencers, eases rules for delisting” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2024. Why in News? SEBI which is India’s markets regulator has asked the brokers and mutual funds to stop using the services of… Continue reading SEBI tightens norms on financial influencers
Mainland Serow Mammal
Source- This post on ‘Mainland Serow Mammal‘ has been created based on the article “Antelope-like mammal from Bhutan recorded at lowest elevation in western Assam” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2024. Why in News? The mainland serow has been recorded at the lowest elevation in western Assam. About Mainland Serow About Details Mainland… Continue reading Mainland Serow Mammal
Challenges for the Leader of the Opposition in India
Source: The post challenges for the Leader of the Opposition in India has been created, based on the article “Opposition’s larger demography, LoP’s big responsibility” published in “The Hindu” on 27th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2– Polity Context: The article discusses the significant role of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in… Continue reading Challenges for the Leader of the Opposition in India
Preserving India’s Geological Heritage
Source-This post on Preserving India’s Geological Heritage has been created based on the article “Read the rocks to improve India’s geological literacy” published in “The Hindu” on 27 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1– Salient features of Physical Geography. Context-India’s landscapes span from the highest peaks to coastal plains, showcasing a diverse morphology shaped over billions… Continue reading Preserving India’s Geological Heritage
