Source: This post on Understanding Fertility Rates in India has been created based on the article “Number of children has more to do with development than religion” published in “The Hindu” on 13 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1– Society-Population and Associated Issues News– In April 2023, data revealed that the fertility rate for Muslims was… Continue reading Understanding Fertility Rates in India
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Significance of India-EFTA trade deal
Source-This post on significance of India-EFTA trade deal has been created based on the article “Investment lessons from the India-EFTA trade deal” published in “The Hindu” on 12 May 2024/ UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2– International Relations-Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context-The negotiations with countries like the UK… Continue reading Significance of India-EFTA trade deal
Sea Anemone
Source-This post on Sea Anemone is based on the article “Scientists flag mass sea anemone bleaching off Agatti island” published in “The Hindu” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? Researchers at the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) who were studying sea anemones in the Lakshadweep archipelago have observed widespread bleaching of… Continue reading Sea Anemone
Newly sanctioned roads under the Vibrant Village Programme
Source-This post on Newly sanctioned roads under the VVP is based on the article “Govt. to spend ₹2 cr. per km on roads along China border” published in “The Hindu” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has authorized the construction of 113 roads as part of the Vibrant Village… Continue reading Newly sanctioned roads under the Vibrant Village Programme
Digital Locker
Source- This post on Digital Locker is based on the article “What is DigiLocker and does it keep your data and documents safe?” published in “The Hindu” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? Following the release of results for various boards across the country, it has been observed that numerous students now have… Continue reading Digital Locker
Caenorhabditis elegans worm
Source-This post on Research on Caenorhabditis elegans worm is based on the article “This worm develops food habits and its offspring ‘inherit’ them” published in “The Hindu” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? Researchers found that when Caenorhabditis elegans worms ate harmful bacteria, their offspring learned to avoid it for up to four… Continue reading Caenorhabditis elegans worm
Significance of AlphaFold 3
Source: The post AlphaFold 3 has been created, based on the article “Folds and faults: Free use of AlphaFold 3 must extend to scrutiny of its inner mechanisms” published in “The Hindu” on 11th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life News: The… Continue reading Significance of AlphaFold 3
Problems caused by politicians violating the Model Code of Conduct
Source: The post problems caused by politicians violating the Model Code of Conduct has been created, based on the article “The fraying of the model code of conduct” published in “The Hindu” on 11th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Polity- Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.… Continue reading Problems caused by politicians violating the Model Code of Conduct
Undersea freshwater reserves
Source: The post undersea freshwater reserves has been created, based on the article “Freshwater quest, the likely new gold hunt” published in “The Hindu” on 11th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1-geography-Distribution of key natural resources across the world Context: The article discusses the discovery of fresh water beneath the ocean and how… Continue reading Undersea freshwater reserves
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
Source-This post on Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary is based on the article “Polling stations constructed in wildlife sanctuary: NGT seeks Assam govt’s reply” published in “The Hindu” on 11th March 2024. Why in the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Chief Secretary of Assam to identify officials who permitted the construction of… Continue reading Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
