Source: The post is based on the article “The Election Commission — autonomy in the crosshairs” published in “The Hindu” on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. News: The article discusses the recent conflict between India’s government and judiciary over the appointment process… Continue reading The Election Commission — autonomy in the crosshairs
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At Delhi summit, demonstrate climate leadership
Source: The post is based on the article “At Delhi summit, demonstrate climate leadership” published in “The Hindu” on 29th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: This article stresses the G-20 nations must work together for clean energy and climate… Continue reading At Delhi summit, demonstrate climate leadership
Why was the WFI suspended by United World Wrestling?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why was the WFI suspended by United World Wrestling?” published in “The Hindu” on 29th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – Governance – Important International institutions. News: This article talks about the suspension of India’s Wrestling Federation (WFI) by United World Wrestling (UWW) because of delayed elections and… Continue reading Why was the WFI suspended by United World Wrestling?
India needs comprehensive sexuality education
Source: The post is based on the article “India needs comprehensive sexuality education” published in “The Hindu” on 29th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Social Issues – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education. News: In this article, the author talks about the need for thorough sex education in India… Continue reading India needs comprehensive sexuality education
ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara” published in The Hindu on 27th August 2023 What is the News? ISRO-Space Applications Centre (Ahmedabad) has successfully tested a device called ‘Nabhmitra’. What is Nabhmitra? Nabhmitra is a device developed by ISRO-Space Applications Centre (Ahmedabad) for the… Continue reading ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara
China releases new map showing territorial claims
Source: The post is based on the article “China releases new map showing territorial claims” published in The Hindu on 27th August 2023 What is the News? The Chinese government has released the “2023 edition of the standard map of China”. What does the “2023 edition of the standard map of China” show? The map… Continue reading China releases new map showing territorial claims
Somatic genetic variants: A genomic revolution hiding inside our cells
Source: The post is based on the article “Somatic genetic variants: A genomic revolution hiding inside our cells” published in The Hindu on 28th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Somatic Cells?3 What is Somatic Genetic Mutations?4 What is the importance of Somatic genetic variants?5 What is Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues(SMaHT)… Continue reading Somatic genetic variants: A genomic revolution hiding inside our cells
Government imposes restrictions on export of Basmati rice
Source: The post is based on the article “Government imposes restrictions on export of Basmati rice” published in The Hindu on 28th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has the government imposed restrictions on export of Basmati rice?3 Why has India banned the export of non-basmati white rice?4 Why is India crucial to… Continue reading Government imposes restrictions on export of Basmati rice
Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest
Source: The post is based on the article “Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest” published in The Hindu on 26th August 2023. What is the News? The President of India will present the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC), 2022. What is the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC)? India Smart… Continue reading Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest
China-Bhutan hold first meeting on ‘delimitation’ of disputed boundary
Source: The post is based on the article “China-Bhutan hold first meeting on ‘delimitation’ of disputed boundary” published in The Hindu on 26th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Bhutan China Border Dispute?3 What has been the history of boundary talks between China and Bhutan?4 What has happened now? What is… Continue reading China-Bhutan hold first meeting on ‘delimitation’ of disputed boundary
