Source: The post is based on the article “Climate events and an umbrella for urban health” published in “The Hindu” on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: The author discusses the increased vulnerability of urban areas, especially slums, to diseases like malaria and… Continue reading Climate events and an umbrella for urban health
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Trial done in India shows nutrition support prevents TB, related deaths
Source: The post is based on the article “Trial done in India shows nutrition support prevents TB, related deaths” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. What is the News? A trial conducted in India highlights the importance of nutritional supplementation in significantly reducing the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) among household contacts of TB… Continue reading Trial done in India shows nutrition support prevents TB, related deaths
What is the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2023 proposed by Centre?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2023 proposed by Centre?” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023?3 How is the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill detrimental to the public health sector?4… Continue reading What is the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2023 proposed by Centre?
More students using smartphones for entertainment than study: survey
Source: The post is based on the article “More students using smartphones for entertainment than study: survey” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Education Minister has released the State of Elementary Education in Rural India report. What is the State of Elementary Education in Rural India Report?… Continue reading More students using smartphones for entertainment than study: survey
Why no disaggregated data on tribal populations, asks House panel
Source: The post is based on the article “Why no disaggregated data on tribal populations, asks House panel” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What did the Parliamentary committee said on the health conditions of Tribal Population?3 What are the concerns raised by the Parliamentary committee?4 What are… Continue reading Why no disaggregated data on tribal populations, asks House panel
Beyond the hype: Independent verification is crucial on claims about material LK-99
Source: The post is based on the article “Beyond the hype: Independent verification is crucial on claims about material LK-99” published in “The Hindu” on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: Recently, South Korean scientists revealed their discovery that the substance they termed… Continue reading Beyond the hype: Independent verification is crucial on claims about material LK-99
India’s mining policy shift
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s mining policy shift” published in “The Hindu” on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to mining sector News– Recently, Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, in a bid to attract private sector investment in the exploration of… Continue reading India’s mining policy shift
Indian-made syrup found contaminated in Iraq, alerts WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian-made syrup found contaminated in Iraq, alerts WHO” published in The Hindu on 8th August 2023. What is the News? The World Health Organisation has raised an alert against an India-manufactured contaminated syrup sold in Iraq. What is the alert WHO has issued? Paracetamol syrup Cold Out… Continue reading Indian-made syrup found contaminated in Iraq, alerts WHO
G-20 negotiators face climate change hurdle
Source– The post is based on the article “G-20 negotiators face climate change hurdle” published in “The Hindu” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Global groupings and agreements News– G-20 negotiators are now worried about reaching a consensus over climate change issues ahead of the leaders’ summit in September. Why are G20 negotiators… Continue reading G-20 negotiators face climate change hurdle
The bureaucracy as prosecutor and judge
Source– The post is based on the article “The bureaucracy as prosecutor and judge” published in “The Hindu” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance: Issues related to separation of power News– The Jan Vishwas Act, 2022 was recently enacted into law by Parliament. It has decriminalised or made “compoundable” offences across 42 legislations.… Continue reading The bureaucracy as prosecutor and judge
