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50,000-year-old magnetofossil

Source-This post on 50,000-year-old magnetofossil is based on the article “Goa scientists find 50,000-year-old magnetic fossils in Bay of Bengal” published in “The Hindu” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, scientists have found 50,000-year-old magnetic fossils in the Bay of Bengal. It is one of the youngest giant magnetofossils to be found… Continue reading 50,000-year-old magnetofossil

900-year-old Chalukyan inscription

Source-This post on 900-year-old Chalukyan inscription900-year-old Chalukyan inscription is based on the article “900-year-old Chalukyan inscription discovered in state of utter neglect at Gangapuram” published in “The Hindu” on 24th March 2024. Why in the News? A 900-year-old Kannada inscription from the Kalyana Chalukya dynasty has been found at Gangapuram, a temple town, in Telangana.… Continue reading 900-year-old Chalukyan inscription

Black Carbon Emission

Source-This post on Black Carbon Emission has been created based on the article “The need to curb black carbon emissions” published in “The Hindu” on 26 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– According to a 2016 study, the residential sector contributes 47% of India’s total black carbon emissions… Continue reading Black Carbon Emission

Set the wheels in motion for a cyclists’ manifesto

Source-This post has been created based on the article “Set the wheels in motion for a cyclists’ manifesto” published in “The Hindu” on 26 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2-Social Justice Context– The author highlights the fact that cycling in India should not just be considered as another transport issue but rather should be viewed as… Continue reading Set the wheels in motion for a cyclists’ manifesto

Students suicide in India

Source-This post on Students suicide in India has been created based on the article “A cry for help, a call for reflection and action” published in “The Hindu” on 26 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 2 – Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context– According to… Continue reading Students suicide in India

India Employment Report 2024

Source-This post on India Employment Report 2024 is based on the article “Employment scenario in India grim, says ILO report” published in “The Hindu” on 27th March 2024. Why in the News? The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Institute of Human Development (IHD) have jointly published a report titled “India Employment Report 2024”. About… Continue reading India Employment Report 2024

Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount)

Source-This post on Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount) is based on the article “Sensing China threat, India joins race to mine new sea patch” published in “The Hindu” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India applied for rights to explore two vast tracts in the Indian Ocean seabed. The application to explore… Continue reading Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount)

Two wars and the consequences for America’s standing

Source-This post has been created based on the article “Two wars, the consequences for America’s standing” published in “The Hindu” on 22 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus – GS Paper 2 – International relations- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Context – United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer… Continue reading Two wars and the consequences for America’s standing

Pushpak- Reusable Landing Vehicle (RLV) LEX 02 landing experiment

Source-This post on Pushpak Reusable Landing Vehicle (RLV) LEX 02 landing experiment is based on the article “ISRO successfully conducts ‘Pushpak’ Reusable Landing Vehicle landing experiment“ published in “The Hindu” on 22nd March 2024. Why in the News? ISRO has successfully tested the Pushpak Reusable Landing Vehicle (RLV) LEX 02 in Chitradurga, Karnataka. About Reusable… Continue reading Pushpak- Reusable Landing Vehicle (RLV) LEX 02 landing experiment

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