Source- This post on Nephrotic Syndrome is based on the article “In search of skin lightening creams, kidneys take a hit” published in “The Hindu” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Researchers from Kerala have reported a series of cases from Malappuram district where the regular use of fairness creams has been linked to… Continue reading Nephrotic Syndrome
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Decreasing trend in solar radiation for electricity in India
Source- This post on the Decreasing trend in solar radiation for electricity in India is based on the article “Study says solar radiation available for producing power falling in India” published in “The Hindu” on 27th March 2024. Why in the News? A recent study conducted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Pune has warned… Continue reading Decreasing trend in solar radiation for electricity in India
Nilgiri Tahr census
Source-This post on Nilgiri Tahr census is based on the article “IUCN representative to be an observer in Nilgiri Tahr survey” published in “The Hindu” on 25th March 2024. Why in the News? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) will be joining the three-day synchronised Nilgiri Tahr census as a third-party observer. About… Continue reading Nilgiri Tahr census
Supreme Court’s view on false advertisement
Source: The post Supreme Court’s view on false advertisement has been created, based on the article “Courting action: Courts should deal firmly with violators of existing food safety regulations” published in “The Hindu” on 26th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Polity-Judiciary News: The article discusses a Supreme Court case in India where Patanjali… Continue reading Supreme Court’s view on false advertisement
The issue of Winning an Election with Contest
Source: The post the issue of Winning an Election with Contest has been created, based on the article “Questioning the polls ‘rain washes out play’ moments” published in “The Hindu” on 26th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Indian Constitution, and Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. News: The article… Continue reading The issue of Winning an Election with Contest
Green credits-Significance & Challenges
Source-This post on Green credits-Significance & Challenges has been created based on the article “Can green credits benefit India’s forests?” published in “The Hindu” on 26 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3– Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context-The article presents a critical analysis of Green Credit Programme.This is a is a market-based initiative… Continue reading Green credits-Significance & Challenges
What challenges does the NCAP face: On the National Clean Air Programme
Source: The post “What challenges does the NCAP face?” has been created, based on the article “On the National Clean Air Programme” published in “The Hindu” on 25th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Environment-environmental pollution News: The article discusses India’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), which aims to reduce air pollution by setting… Continue reading What challenges does the NCAP face: On the National Clean Air Programme
Issues with Swacch Bharat Mission
Source-This post on Issues with Swacch Bharat Mission has been created based on the article “The reality of the Swacch Bharat Mission” published in “The Hindu” on 25 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-1– Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their problems and their remedies and GS Paper-2- Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors… Continue reading Issues with Swacch Bharat Mission
Safety of Indian Seafarer
Source-This post on Safety of Indian Seafarer has been created based on the article “The Indian seafarer deserves better in choppy high seas” published in “The Hindu” on 25 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Security Challenges Context– India has recently submitted 3 papers addressing safety concerns for its seafarers due to recent attacks on commercial… Continue reading Safety of Indian Seafarer
Cancellation of nomination papers
Source- This post on Law on Nomination has been created based on the article “Why was the BJP candidate declared winner in Surat?” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in news? The BJP candidate, Mukesh Dalal, was declared the winner in the Surat Lok Sabha constituency without even a vote being cast.… Continue reading Cancellation of nomination papers
