Source: The post is based on the article “WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee” published in “The Hindu” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? India has to decide between the candidates of Bangladesh or Nepal for the post of Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO). What is the… Continue reading WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee
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On the rising risks of urban flooding – The expansion of settlements into flood-prone areas
Source: This post on the rising risks of urban flooding has been created based on the article “The expansion of settlements into flood-prone areas” published in The Hindu on 31st October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster and disaster management. News: This article discusses the recent findings of a World Bank Report highlighting… Continue reading On the rising risks of urban flooding – The expansion of settlements into flood-prone areas
On increasing Indian Railways’ revenue – Easing the transport of cargo by Railways
Source: This post on increasing Indian Railways’ share in cargo has been created based on the article “Easing the transport of cargo by Railways” published in The Hindu on 31st October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. News: This article discusses the actions taken by… Continue reading On increasing Indian Railways’ revenue – Easing the transport of cargo by Railways
Three dead during ‘Banni’ festival at Devaragattu in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district
Source: The post is based on the article “Three dead during ‘Banni’ festival at Devaragattu in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district” published in “The Hindu” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? Three people died during the celebration of the Banni Festival in Andhra Pradesh. What is the Banni Festival? Specification Details Type It is… Continue reading Three dead during ‘Banni’ festival at Devaragattu in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district
The act of photocopying: its origins, working and wide-ranging impact
Source: The post is based on the article “The act of photocopying: its origins, working and wide-ranging impact” published in “The Hindu” on 31st October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Photocopying?3 How does Xerography work?4 How did xerography change the world? Why in the News? Photocopying technology has revolutionized the way we… Continue reading The act of photocopying: its origins, working and wide-ranging impact
On the Speaker – Give up impropriety, demonstrate impartiality
Source: This post on the Speaker has been created based on the article “Give up impropriety, demonstrate impartiality” published in The Hindu on 30th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Parliament and State legislatures —structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. News: This article… Continue reading On the Speaker – Give up impropriety, demonstrate impartiality
On merger of railway budget and union budget – The Indian Railways’ revenue problem
Source: The post on Indian Railways is based on the article “The Indian Railways’ revenue problem” published in “The Hindu” on 30th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Infrastructure (Railway) News: The article discusses the issue of the declining revenues of Indian Railways and the various reasons which have led… Continue reading On merger of railway budget and union budget – The Indian Railways’ revenue problem
Developed countries to overshoot carbon emissions goal, says study
Source: The post is based on the article “Developed countries to overshoot carbon emissions goal, says study” published in“The Hindu” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? A Delhi-based think tank Council for Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) has published a study titled “Revealing Developed Countries’ Emission Trajectories”. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Developed countries to overshoot carbon emissions goal, says study
On Potential of India-China Relations: A China-India partnership, its vast global potential
Source: The post on Potential of India-China Relations is based on the article “A China-India partnership, its vast global potential” published in “The Hindu” on 28th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: The article discusses the… Continue reading On Potential of India-China Relations: A China-India partnership, its vast global potential
Mizoram has highest cancer incidence rate in India, finds study
Source: The post is based on the article “Mizoram has highest cancer incidence rate in India, finds study” published in “The Hindu” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? A study has been released titled “Cancer awareness, diagnosis and treatment needs in Mizoram, India: evidence from 18 years trends (2003–2020)’’. What are the key findings… Continue reading Mizoram has highest cancer incidence rate in India, finds study
