Source: The post is based on the article “Two Indian military aircraft visit Australia’s strategic Cocos Islands” published in The Hindu on 31st July 2023. What is the News? Indian Navy Dornier maritime patrol aircraft and an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130 transport aircraft have visited Australia’s Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI) in the Southern Indian… Continue reading Two Indian military aircraft visit Australia’s strategic Cocos Islands
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PM hails fight against drugs, says a record 10 lakh kg destroyed
Source: The post is based on the article “PM hails fight against drugs, says a record 10 lakh kg destroyed” published in The Hindu on 31st July 2023. What is the News? During Man ki Baat, Prime Minister has said that India had created a unique record of destroying 10 lakh kg of drugs worth… Continue reading PM hails fight against drugs, says a record 10 lakh kg destroyed
What is Sam Altman’s biometric project?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Sam Altman’s biometric project?” published in The Hindu on 31st July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Worldcoin Project?3 Has Worldcoin come to India?4 Why does Worldcoin scan irises?5 Why is the Worldcoin Project facing criticism? What is the News? OpenAI CEO… Continue reading What is Sam Altman’s biometric project?
States’ lax response to lynching
Source: The post is based on the article “States’ lax response to lynching” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections News: This article discusses the Supreme Court’s request to several Indian states to respond to a petition by… Continue reading States’ lax response to lynching
Hurdles to overcome before becoming ‘Digital India
Source: The post is based on the article “Hurdles to overcome before becoming ‘Digital India’” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life News: In this article author discusses how UPI has grown rapidly in India, outpacing other digital payment methods.… Continue reading Hurdles to overcome before becoming ‘Digital India
A crisis of academic ethics in India
Source: The post is baased on the article “A crisis of academic ethics in India” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS4- Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Work culture News: In this article author discusses India’s potential in academic and scientific research but highlights prevalent unethical practices like data manipulation and… Continue reading A crisis of academic ethics in India
Land-use changes putting rocky addresses of animals under stress in Sahyadri plateau
Source: The post is based on the article “Land-use changes putting rocky addresses of animals under stress in Sahyadri plateau” published in The Hindu on 29th July 2023. What is the News? According to a study, rapid shift from traditional local grain cultivation to monoculture plantations of mango and cashew in the Sahyadri plateaus of… Continue reading Land-use changes putting rocky addresses of animals under stress in Sahyadri plateau
PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry
Source: The post is based on the article “PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry” published in The Hindu on 29th July 2023. What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the ‘Semicon India 2023’ conclave in Gujarat. This is the second edition of the conference, which was first held in 2022.… Continue reading PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry
Needless move – On ED Director Tenure Extension
Source– The post is based on the article “Needless move” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Statutory, Regulatory bodies Relevance: Issues related to external trade News- The SC in his order allowed Sanjay Kumar Mishra, head of the Enforcement Directorate, to continue till September 15 at the Centre’s request. Court has… Continue reading Needless move – On ED Director Tenure Extension
Mercury rising
Source– The post is based on the article “Mercury rising” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Issues related to climate change News- The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, this week reiterated the consequences of the climate catastrophe that has spread globally. The earth had passed from a warming phase… Continue reading Mercury rising
