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Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis

Source: The post is based on the article “Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis”  published in The Hindu on 14th July 2023 What is the News? According to Western Ghats Spatial Decision Support System(WGSDSS), Western Ghats, which is among 36 global biodiversity hotspots, has seen a loss of 5% evergreen forest cover.… Continue reading Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis

Roiling resurgence – on inflaion level

Source: The post is based on the article “Roiling resurgence” published in “The Hindu” on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian economy News: In this article, the author is discussing the recent rise in inflation in India, particularly in food prices, driven by factors such as erratic monsoon rains and lower crop sowing.… Continue reading Roiling resurgence – on inflaion level

Problematic – on EU resolution on Manipur violence

Source– The post is based on the article “Problematic” published in “The Hindu” on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2-International relations. GS3- Security Relevance: Internal security matters of India and its international implications News- Recently, the EU parliament has passed a resolution on Manipur violence. What are issues with the EU parliament resolution? The EU Parliament… Continue reading Problematic – on EU resolution on Manipur violence

Chandrayaan-3 | India’s third lunar odyssey begins with perfect launch

Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3 | India’s third lunar odyssey begins with perfect launch” published in The Hindu on 15th July 2023 What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the highly anticipated Chandrayaan-3 mission to the moon from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 | India’s third lunar odyssey begins with perfect launch

Data Protection Bill poses severe restrictions to RTI Act, NCPRI cautions govt.

Source: The post is based on the article “Data Protection Bill poses severe restrictions to RTI Act, NCPRI cautions govt.” published in The Hindu on 15th July 2023 What is the News? The National Campaign for Peoples’ Right to Information (NCPRI) has warned that the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill will severely restrict the… Continue reading Data Protection Bill poses severe restrictions to RTI Act, NCPRI cautions govt.

An unacceptable verdict in the constitutional sense

Source: The post is based on the article “An unacceptable verdict in the constitutional sense” published in “The Hindu” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues related to functioning of Judiciary – Supreme Court News: The Allahabad High Court recently declined the plea of an inter-faith couple living together, who sought protection from… Continue reading An unacceptable verdict in the constitutional sense

Scientists need the oxygen of free speech

Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists need the oxygen of free speech” published in “The Hindu” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Society,  GS 2- Fundamental rights & GS 3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: Last week, over 500 scientists and academics… Continue reading Scientists need the oxygen of free speech

Sangam literature for the layman

Source: The post is based on the article “Sangam literature for the layman” published in The Hindu on 11th July 2023 What is the News? Tamil Nadu Text Book and Education Services Corporation has released Patthuppattu, a collection of ten idylls, one of the earliest Sangam poetry collections. Note: An idyll is a short poem… Continue reading Sangam literature for the layman

Proposed National Research Foundation looks to tap CSR to address funding concerns

Source: The post is based on the article “Proposed National Research Foundation looks to tap CSR to address funding concerns” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2023 What is the News? The National Research Foundation(NRF) has been approved by the Cabinet. But there are concerns over its autonomy and its funding structure. What is… Continue reading Proposed National Research Foundation looks to tap CSR to address funding concerns

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