Source: The post is based on the article “Humans’ groundwater extraction has affected the earth’s rotation: study” published in The Hindu on 20th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How groundwater extraction influences Earth’s rotation?3 What did the researchers now find out?4 About Groundwater Depletion in India What is the News? A study published… Continue reading Humans’ groundwater extraction has affected the earth’s rotation: study
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Refugees as assets to their new countries
Source– The post is based on the article “Responsibility and the complexities of climate leadership” published in “The Hindu” on 20th June 2023. Syllabus: GS1 – Population and associated issues GS3 – internal Security News- The article explains the status of refugees across the world. It also explains the challenges faced by displaced people. Contents1… Continue reading Refugees as assets to their new countries
Responsibility and the complexities of climate leadership
Source- The post is based on the article “Responsibility and the complexities of climate leadership” published in “The Hindu” on 19th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Issues related to climate change News- Over the last few weeks, there has been an increasingly vocal campaign to unseat the President-Designate of COP28, Minister Sultan Al Jaber… Continue reading Responsibility and the complexities of climate leadership
Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile
Source: The post is based on the article “Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? Scientists from Chile have discovered a new species of duck-billed dinosaur in the far south of Chile. What is a Duck-billed Dinosaur? Duck-billed Dinosaur is… Continue reading Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile
Indian medicines under lens in Sri Lanka over a series of adverse events
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian medicines under lens in Sri Lanka over a series of adverse events” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? Two patients have recently died after being given Indian-made anaesthetic drugs in Sri Lanka. This has raised questions about imported Indian drugs.… Continue reading Indian medicines under lens in Sri Lanka over a series of adverse events
States look for alternatives as Centre restricts FCI purchase
Source: The post is based on the article “States look for alternatives as Centre restricts FCI purchase” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? The Central Government has recently announced its decision to reduce the quantity of foodgrains a bidder can purchase under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic). After… Continue reading States look for alternatives as Centre restricts FCI purchase
Biparjoy part of a new trend in Indian cyclones
Source: The post is based on the article “Biparjoy part of a new trend in Indian cyclones” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? The cyclonic disturbances over the North Indian Ocean which includes the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the land area in between have gone through… Continue reading Biparjoy part of a new trend in Indian cyclones
Shifting sands – on external trade
Source- The post is based on the article “Shifting sands” published in “The Hindu” on 17th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy News- The article explains the scenario of trade in recent times. What are statistics related to India’s external trade in recent times? There was a 10.3% decline in goods exports in May. It… Continue reading Shifting sands – on external trade
Railway safety — listen to the voices from below
Source- The post is based on the article “Railway safety — listen to the voices from below” published in “The Hindu” on 17th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure Relevance- Issues related to railway safety News- The triple train collision near Balasore in Odisha on June 2 led to the tragic loss of over 280 lives.… Continue reading Railway safety — listen to the voices from below
Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers
Source: The post is based on the article “Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 What is the News? As India is working on creating integrated theatre commands, a common Annual Confidential Report (ACR) for all defence officers has been mooted. About the common Annual Confidential Report (ACR) Need:… Continue reading Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers
