Source: The post is based on the article “Leave benefits for women in armed forces made uniform” published in “The Hindu” on 6th November 2023 Why in the News? The Defence Minister has approved a proposal for extending the rules for maternity, child care and child adoption leave for women soldiers, sailors and air warriors… Continue reading Leave benefits for women in armed forces made uniform
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Ahead of FATF review, Centre takes measures to implement suggestions
Source: The post is based on the article “Ahead of FATF review, Centre takes measures to implement suggestions” published in “The Hindu” on 6th November 2023 Why in the News? Before India’s upcoming evaluations by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Government of India has implemented several measures in line with the recommendations of… Continue reading Ahead of FATF review, Centre takes measures to implement suggestions
On Air Pollution in Indian cities – Tiding over; Giving the urban Indian a better life
Source: This post on Air Pollution in Indian cities has been created based on the articles “Tiding over” and “Giving the urban Indian a better life” published in The Hindu on 6th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation News: These articles discuss the issue of air pollution in… Continue reading On Air Pollution in Indian cities – Tiding over; Giving the urban Indian a better life
On the issues of government’s fact-checking unit – Retrograde step
Source: The post is based on the article “Retrograde step – A government panel to check facts is liable to be misused against critics” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber… Continue reading On the issues of government’s fact-checking unit – Retrograde step
On challenges of Higher Education Institutes – The IITs are overcommitted, in crisis
Source: The post is based on the article “The IITs are overcommitted, in crisis” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: The article discusses the challenges faced by the Indian Institutes of… Continue reading On challenges of Higher Education Institutes – The IITs are overcommitted, in crisis
On the importance of Biosphere Reserves – Biosphere reserves are evolving as pockets of hope
Source: This post on the importance of Biosphere Reserves has been created based on the article “Biosphere reserves are evolving as pockets of hope” published in The Hindu on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Conservation. News: This article discusses the importance of Biosphere Reserves in areas ranging from protection of… Continue reading On the importance of Biosphere Reserves – Biosphere reserves are evolving as pockets of hope
On the shortcomings of UN – Is the United Nations toothless in ending wars?
Source: This post on the shortcomings of UN has been created based on the article “Is the United Nations toothless in ending wars?” published in The Hindu on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. News: This article discusses the reasons… Continue reading On the shortcomings of UN – Is the United Nations toothless in ending wars?
53 accidents, 19 deaths per hour in road crashes in 2022: Road Transport Ministry
Source: The post is based on the article “53 accidents, 19 deaths per hour in road crashes in 2022: Road Transport Ministry” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd November 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways(MoRTH) has released a report titled ‘Road accidents in India -2022’. What are the key… Continue reading 53 accidents, 19 deaths per hour in road crashes in 2022: Road Transport Ministry
Author Nandini Das wins 2023 British Academy Book Prize
Source: The post is based on the article “Author Nandini Das wins 2023 British Academy Book Prize” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd November 2023 Why in the News? Indian-born author Nandini Das has been named the winner of the 2023 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding. What is the British Academy Book… Continue reading Author Nandini Das wins 2023 British Academy Book Prize
Carbon nanoflorets
Source– This post is based on the article “Tiny carbon ‘flowers’ turn light to heat at unrivalled efficiency, IIT team finds” published in “The Hindu” on 30 october 2023 Why in news ? Recently, researchers at IIT Bombay have created carbon nanoflorets capable of converting sunlight into heat with unmatched efficiency.This innovation holds the potential… Continue reading Carbon nanoflorets
