Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. launches Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. What is the News? The Union government has launched the Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign. What is the Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign? The Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign is envisaged as… Continue reading Govt. launches Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign
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ASEAN, a persistence with dialogue, on a trodden path
Source– The post is based on the article “ASEAN, a persistence with dialogue, on a trodden path” published in “The Hindu” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus : GS 2- Regional groupings and agreements Relevance: ASEAN News- The 56th Foreign Ministers Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the post-ministerial conferences and other related regional… Continue reading ASEAN, a persistence with dialogue, on a trodden path
An avoidable controversy over sample surveys
Source– The post is based on the article “An avoidable controversy over sample surveys” published in “The Hindu” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government policies and interventions Relevance: Issues related to government statistical exercise News- An article recently raised doubts on the soundness of data collection procedures of some of the surveys such as… Continue reading An avoidable controversy over sample surveys
Is there a rural bias in national surveys
Source: The post is based on the article “Is there a rural bias in national surveys?” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions Relevance: concerns associated with national surveys News: A panel headed by Pronab Sen, a former chief statistician of India, was recently formed by the Indian… Continue reading Is there a rural bias in national surveys
A big step in reducing the risk of disasters
Source: The post is based on the article “A big step in reducing the risk of disasters” published in “The Hindu” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management. News: The author discusses how recent disasters show the need for more action on climate change. India has started a G20 group… Continue reading A big step in reducing the risk of disasters
On ED’s power to arrest and seek custody
Source: The post is based on the article “On ED’s power to arrest and seek custody” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2023. What is the News? The Madras High Court has upheld the legality of Minister V. Senthilbalaji’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and his subsequent remand in judicial custody in a… Continue reading On ED’s power to arrest and seek custody
Managing the rivers
Source– The post is based on the article “Managing the rivers” published in “The Hindu” on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster management Relevance: Issues related to flooding in cities News- Recently, there was flooding in Delhi. The decision to release 350,000 cusecs of water after heavy rain further north seems to have caused the… Continue reading Managing the rivers
A case for a new pronoun for AI
Source– The post is based on the article “A case for a new pronoun for AI” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Issues related AI News- The article explains the issue of use of pronoun for AI tools Contents1 What are some facts about chatbots?2 Why is… Continue reading A case for a new pronoun for AI
Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu
Source: The post is based on the article “Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu” published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Ludwigia peruviana?3 Why is Ludwigia peruviana an invasive plant?4 How is Ludwigia peruviana impacting elephant habitats? What is the News? An Invasive aquatic weed… Continue reading Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu
Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?
Source: The post is based on the article “Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?” published in The Hindu on 24th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Tuberculosis?3 What is the threat from Tuberculosis?4 What is Bedaquiline?5 What has Johnson & Johnson(J&J) done? What is the News? Johnson & Johnson’s patent on… Continue reading Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?
