Source-This post is based on the article “How a super-energetic particle from outer space could help physics” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd January 2024. Why in the News? Japanese scientists found a powerful cosmic ray on Earth named ‘Amaterasu,’ the second-highest-energy cosmic ray ever discovered. What is Amaterasu? 1) It is one of the… Continue reading Amaterasu: Super-energetic particle from outer space
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Why Maldives Should not antagonize India – Change for the worse
Source: This post on India-Maldives Bilateral Relations has been created based on the article “Change for the worse” published in “The Hindu” on 11th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – India and its neighborhood-relations. News: The article discusses the recent developments which signal a decline in India-Maldives relations. It highlights… Continue reading Why Maldives Should not antagonize India – Change for the worse
People’s Manifesto by Vikalp Sangam – A manifesto for justice that has sprung from crises
Source: The post manifesto by Vikalp Sangam has been created, based on the article “A manifesto for justice that has sprung from crises” published in “The Hindu” on 11th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2- polity- role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations. News: This article discusses India’s various crises, like unemployment and… Continue reading People’s Manifesto by Vikalp Sangam – A manifesto for justice that has sprung from crises
Evolution of wildlife laws and its impact- A look at Project Tiger, 50 years on
Source: The post Evolution of wildlife laws and its impact has been created, based on the article “A look at Project Tiger, 50 years on” published in “The Hindu” on 10th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper3- ecology and environment- Conservation News: The article discusses how India’s Project Tiger, started in 1973, has expanded… Continue reading Evolution of wildlife laws and its impact- A look at Project Tiger, 50 years on
Relevance of international law- Why international law matters
Source: The post relevance of international law has been created, based on the article “Why international law matters” published in “The Hindu” on 10th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2- International relation- Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. News: The article discusses how, despite its flaws and challenges in enforcement, international… Continue reading Relevance of international law- Why international law matters
DRDO counter-drone system
Source-This post is based on the article “DRDO anti-drone tech ready, handed over to BEL, private firms” published in “The Hindu” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed the development of its counter-drone system, which is now poised for production. What is DRDO’s counter-drone system?… Continue reading DRDO counter-drone system
LK-99: South Korea superconductivity claim revived with new data
Source-This post is based on the article “Study revives South Korea superconductivity claim with new data” published in “The Hindu” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? Chinese and Japanese scientists have found signs of superconductivity in the controversial material LK-99, which was under scrutiny for similar claims last year. What is LK-99? 1)… Continue reading LK-99: South Korea superconductivity claim revived with new data
Debating India’s new hit-and-run law
Source-This post is based on the article “Debating India’s new hit-and-run law” published in “The Hindu” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? Transporters and commercial drivers from various States are protesting against the Section 106 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), which imposes stringent penalties for hit-and-run incidents. What is Section… Continue reading Debating India’s new hit-and-run law
Achievements of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
Source-This post is based on the article “VBSY’s goal is to ensure that govt. schemes reach all eligible people: PM Modi” published in “The Hindu” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently PM Modi interacted with beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra as the VBSY completed 50 days. What are the achievements of… Continue reading Achievements of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
Mulya Pravah 2.0 – An ambitious push for values, ethics in higher education
Source: The post Mulya Pravah 2.0 has been created, based on the article “An ambitious push for values, ethics in higher education” published in “The Hindu” on 9th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2 – Policies and Schemes related to education News: The article discusses the Mulya Pravah 2.0 guidelines issued by the… Continue reading Mulya Pravah 2.0 – An ambitious push for values, ethics in higher education
