Source: The post is based on the article “Major regional disparity in overcoming cancer though survival rates are up: study” published in “The Hindu” on 20th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Cervical Cancer?3 What are the key findings of the study on the cervical cancer survival rates?4 What are the factors… Continue reading Major regional disparity in overcoming cancer though survival rates are up: study
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SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act
Source: The post is based on the article “SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act” published in “The Hindu” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and all the states and Union territories (UTs) to immediately appoint district officers under the Sexual Harassment of Women… Continue reading SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act
Why SLLs also need to be reformed
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Why SLLs also need to be reformed” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity — Structure, organization, and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. News: This article discusses the significance of Special and Local Laws (SLLs)… Continue reading Why SLLs also need to be reformed
An opportunity to recast India’s food system
Source: This post has been created based on the article “An opportunity to recast India’s food system” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Issues relating to poverty and hunger. News: This article discusses the importance of reasonable economic returns and resilient environmental system in ensuring… Continue reading An opportunity to recast India’s food system
Why are earthquakes frequent in Afghanistan?
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Why are earthquakes frequent in Afghanistan?” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Geography — Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic activity, cyclones etc. News: This article discusses the reasons behind the phenomenon of frequent earthquakes in… Continue reading Why are earthquakes frequent in Afghanistan?
The shape of climate justice in a warming India
Source: This post has been created based on the article “The shape of climate justice in a warming India” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Conservation, Environmental pollution and degradation. GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. News: This article… Continue reading The shape of climate justice in a warming India
Could ‘marine cloud brightening’ reduce coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef?
Source: The post is based on the article “Could ‘marine cloud brightening’ reduce coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef?” published in “The Hindu” on 19th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Marine cloud brightening?3 How does Marine cloud brightening work?4 How can Marine cloud brightening help corals? What is the News?… Continue reading Could ‘marine cloud brightening’ reduce coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef?
India’s first tilapia parvovirus reported in Tamil Nadu
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first tilapia parvovirus reported in Tamil Nadu” published in “The Hindu” on 19th October 2023 What is the News? The Tilapia parvovirus (TiPV) case has been reported for the first time in India in Tamil Nadu. What is Tilapia parvovirus (TiPV)? Tilapia parvovirus (TiPV) is a… Continue reading India’s first tilapia parvovirus reported in Tamil Nadu
Sea service — Ferry between Tamil Nadu, Northern Sri Lanka holds much potential.
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Sea service” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations — India and its neighborhood- relations. News: This article discusses the potential of the recent opening of passenger ferry service between Sri Lanka and India. It also proposes… Continue reading Sea service — Ferry between Tamil Nadu, Northern Sri Lanka holds much potential.
The measure of the working woman
Source: The post is based on the article “The measure of the working woman” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Issues – Problems associated with Women Relevance: challenges women face while working outside home News: Traditional Indian family roles limit women to caregiving at home while men work outside.… Continue reading The measure of the working woman
