Source: The post is based on the article “WHO releases report on global impact of high BP”published in The Hindu on 20th September 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of High Blood Pressure(BP) or Hypertension. What are the key findings of… Continue reading WHO releases report on global impact of high BP
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Centre floats new science awards
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre floats new science awards” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has decided to constitute a new set of awards for scientists called Rashtriya Vigyan Puruskar. What is Rashtriya Vigyan Puruskar? Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar has been constituted… Continue reading Centre floats new science awards
Export bans and stocking limits: are they working?
Source: The post is based on the article “Export bans and stocking limits: are they working?” published in “The Hindu” on 18th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture – issues of buffer stocks and food security News: The article discusses the Indian government’s measures to control rising food inflation, especially in rice and wheat, and how… Continue reading Export bans and stocking limits: are they working?
Why is the government pushing for regulatory mechanisms for OTT services?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why is the government pushing for regulatory mechanisms for OTT services?” published in “The Hindu” on 18th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3-Economy – infrastructure (information and communication network) News: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is considering whether to regulate or ban certain online communication services like… Continue reading Why is the government pushing for regulatory mechanisms for OTT services?
A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard
Source: The post is based on the article “A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard” published in “The Hindu” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- agriculture- food security News: The article discusses the importance and benefits of genetically modified (GM) crops, especially GM mustard in India, for improving food production, reducing edible oil imports,… Continue reading A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard
Jal Jeevan Mission remains a pipe dream
Source: The post is based on the article “Jal Jeevan Mission remains a pipe dream” published in “The Hindu” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- governance- welfare scheme News: The article discusses the gap between the reported success of the Jal Jeevan Mission in providing tap water connections to households in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh and… Continue reading Jal Jeevan Mission remains a pipe dream
Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target
Source: The post is based on the article “Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target” published in “The Hindu” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity- Indian constitution News: The article discusses the controversy surrounding an official G-20 summit invitation from Rashtrapati Bhavan that referred to the President of India as “President of Bharat.” What… Continue reading Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target
India’s goods trade deficit hits a 10-month high
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s goods trade deficit hits a 10-month high” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2023 What is the News? India’s foreign trade has hit a fresh trough in August with the goods trade deficit hitting a 10-month high. India’s Foreign Trade Challenges in August,2023: Goods exports… Continue reading India’s goods trade deficit hits a 10-month high
Department of Fisheries organizes event on 3rd Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in Indore
Source: The post is based on the article “Department of Fisheries organizes event on 3rd Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in Indore” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojna(PMMSY)?3 What is Matsya Sampada Jagrukta Abhiyan?4 What are the success stories… Continue reading Department of Fisheries organizes event on 3rd Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in Indore
India seeks Australia’s help in battle against Nipah virus
Source: The post is based on the article “India seeks Australia’s help in battle against Nipah virus” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2023 What is the News? India has reached out to Australia seeking to restock monoclonal antibody doses to combat the Nipah virus. What are Monoclonal Antibodies? To fight a viral infection,… Continue reading India seeks Australia’s help in battle against Nipah virus
