Source- This post on Vivekananda Rock Memorial has been created based on the article “PM Modi to meditate at Tamil Nadu’s Vivekananda Rock Memorial to mark culmination of Lok Sabha campaign” published in “The Hindu” on 30 May 2024. Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari for meditation.… Continue reading Vivekananda Rock Memorial
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RudraM-II air-to-surface missile
Source-This post on RudraM-II air-to-surface missile has been created based on the article “RudraM-II air-to-surface missile flight test successful” published in “The Hindu” on 30 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile. About the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile test 1. The RudraM-II air-to-surface missile was successfully… Continue reading RudraM-II air-to-surface missile
AMRUT Scheme
Source-This post on AMRUT Scheme has been created based on the article “An overview of the AMRUT scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 30 May 2024. Why in News? It has been reported that India continues to urbanize at a rapid pace, with projections indicating that over 50% of the population will reside in cities by… Continue reading AMRUT Scheme
Status of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) individuals in India
Source: The post Status of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) individuals in India has been created, based on the article “Still no sign of the language of equity and inclusion” published in “The Hindu” on 29th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-social justice- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection… Continue reading Status of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) individuals in India
INS Kiltan
Source-This post on INS Kiltan has been created based on the article “Indian naval ships complete deployment to South China Sea” published in “The Hindu” on 29 May 2024. Why in News? The Indian Naval Ship Kiltan received a warm reception from the Royal Brunei Navy upon its arrival in Muara, Brunei. About INS Kiltan Aspects Description About… Continue reading INS Kiltan
Astronomical Transients
Source-This post on Astronomical Transients has been created based on the article “Astronomical transients: bright in the blink of an eye” published in “The Hindu” on 29 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, Shrinivas Kulkarni, an Indian-American astronomer, received the 2024 Shaw Prize in Astronomy for his contributions to understanding the physics of astronomical transients. About… Continue reading Astronomical Transients
Impacts of stray cattle on agriculture and wildlife
Source: The post impacts of stray cattle on agriculture and wildlife has been created, based on the article “Where animals are dying by a thousand cuts” published in “The Hindu” on 28th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Environment- Men-Wildlife Conflict Context: The article discusses the impact of stray cattle on agriculture and… Continue reading Impacts of stray cattle on agriculture and wildlife
Issues with rail safety
Source: The post issues with rail safety has been created, based on the article “Playing to the gallery can be injurious to rail safety” published in “The Hindu” on 28th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– infrastructure- railway Context: The article discusses cases where train pilots in India faced unfair disciplinary actions, despite… Continue reading Issues with rail safety
Status of menstrual hygiene in Indian prisons
Source: The post status of menstrual hygiene in Indian prisons has been created, based on the article “Menstrual hygiene in Indian prisons” published in “The Hindu” on 28th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Social Issues, government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Context: The article discusses the poor conditions of… Continue reading Status of menstrual hygiene in Indian prisons
Kumaon Himalayas
Source- This post on Kumaon Himalayas has been created based on the article “SC halts 90-acre project in Kumaon Himalayas on a plea challenging ‘single window’ clearances” published in “The Hindu” on 28 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court has put a stop to a project covering 90 acres in the ecologically sensitive… Continue reading Kumaon Himalayas
