Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Global tropical primary forest cover continued decline in 2022: study” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Global Forest Watch has released a research report on forest cover. What are the key findings of the report… Continue reading Explained | Global tropical primary forest cover continued decline in 2022: study
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Cabinet approves Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 in Parliament to strengthen research eco-system in the country
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Cabinet approves Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 in Parliament to strengthen research eco-system in the country” published in PIB on 28th June 2023 “Cabinet clears NRF Bill to offer strategic direction to research” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the National… Continue reading Cabinet approves Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 in Parliament to strengthen research eco-system in the country
‘Green credits’ scheme launched for eco push
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Centre plans ‘market’ scheme to promote sustainable living” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023. “‘Green credits’ scheme launched for eco push” published in the Business Standard on 29th June 2023. What is the News? The Environment Ministry has issued a draft notification detailing a proposed ‘Green Credits Scheme’.… Continue reading ‘Green credits’ scheme launched for eco push
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023: Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional
Source: The post is based on the article “Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional” published in “The Hindu” on 29th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism Relevance: Constitutional issues related to NCT of Delhi News: The article explains the issues related to the current tussle between the Delhi government and the central government for control… Continue reading Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023: Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional
Seven products from Uttar Pradesh get Geographical Indication tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Seven products from Uttar Pradesh get Geographical Indication tag” published in The Hindu on 28th June 2023. What is the News? The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai has given tags to seven different products from Uttar Pradesh. Which Seven products from Uttar Pradesh got Geographical Indication tag? … Continue reading Seven products from Uttar Pradesh get Geographical Indication tag
Mahalanobis in the era of Big Data and AI
Source: The post is based on the article “Mahalanobis in the era of Big Data and AI” published in the “The Hindu” on 29th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Issue related to use and regulation of Big data and AI News: The article explains how Mahalanobis would have responded to challenges created… Continue reading Mahalanobis in the era of Big Data and AI
Rankings, and the realities of higher education
Source: The post is based on the article “Rankings, and the realities of higher education” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance: Higher education News: The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) recently released the India Rankings for 2023 , evaluates institutions on certain… Continue reading Rankings, and the realities of higher education
‘Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity” published in The Hindu on 28th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sedition?3 Why has the 22nd Law Commission recommended retaining Sedition Law?4 What are the recommendations given by the 22nd Law Commission to prevent the misuse… Continue reading ‘Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity
The origin of Fast Radio Bursts
Source: The post is based on the article “Do dead stars crash with the light of 500 million suns?” published in The Hindu on 28th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Fast Radio Bursts(FRBs)?3 What is the present theory on the origin of these Fast Radio Bursts(FRBs)?4 What is the new theory… Continue reading The origin of Fast Radio Bursts
Tracing the arc of American ‘exception-ism’ for India
Source– The post is based on the article “A lifeline for Indian science” published in the “The Hindu” on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance- India and US bilateral relationship News- The article explains the recent improvement in Indo-US relationship and exceptions made by the US for India to forge… Continue reading Tracing the arc of American ‘exception-ism’ for India
