Source: The post is baased on the article “A crisis of academic ethics in India” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS4- Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Work culture News: In this article author discusses India’s potential in academic and scientific research but highlights prevalent unethical practices like data manipulation and… Continue reading A crisis of academic ethics in India
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Land-use changes putting rocky addresses of animals under stress in Sahyadri plateau
Source: The post is based on the article “Land-use changes putting rocky addresses of animals under stress in Sahyadri plateau” published in The Hindu on 29th July 2023. What is the News? According to a study, rapid shift from traditional local grain cultivation to monoculture plantations of mango and cashew in the Sahyadri plateaus of… Continue reading Land-use changes putting rocky addresses of animals under stress in Sahyadri plateau
PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry
Source: The post is based on the article “PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry” published in The Hindu on 29th July 2023. What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the ‘Semicon India 2023’ conclave in Gujarat. This is the second edition of the conference, which was first held in 2022.… Continue reading PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry
Needless move – On ED Director Tenure Extension
Source– The post is based on the article “Needless move” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Statutory, Regulatory bodies Relevance: Issues related to external trade News- The SC in his order allowed Sanjay Kumar Mishra, head of the Enforcement Directorate, to continue till September 15 at the Centre’s request. Court has… Continue reading Needless move – On ED Director Tenure Extension
Mercury rising
Source– The post is based on the article “Mercury rising” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Issues related to climate change News- The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, this week reiterated the consequences of the climate catastrophe that has spread globally. The earth had passed from a warming phase… Continue reading Mercury rising
Charting the path for the Sixteenth Finance Commission
Source– The post is based on the article “Charting the path for the Sixteenth Finance Commission” published in the “The Hindu” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Constitutional bodies. GS3- Government budgeting Relevance: Finance Commission News- The Sixteenth Finance Commission is due to be set up shortly. What are the issues that should be taken… Continue reading Charting the path for the Sixteenth Finance Commission
Cinematograph Bill aimed at curbing piracy passed by RS
Source: The post is based on the article “Cinematograph Bill aimed at curbing piracy passed by RS” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2023 What is the News? The Rajya Sabha has passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023. What is the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023? The Bill amends the Cinematograph Act, 1952.The Act constitutes… Continue reading Cinematograph Bill aimed at curbing piracy passed by RS
Discovered: A mechanism that quietly removes unfit cells before you’re born
Source: The post is based on the article “Discovered: A mechanism that quietly removes unfit cells before you’re born” published in The Hindu on 26th July 2023. What is the News? Scientists have found that cells that don’t express a particular gene are destroyed before an embryo starts to develop. What are non committed cells?… Continue reading Discovered: A mechanism that quietly removes unfit cells before you’re born
The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains
Source: The post is based on the article “The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains” published in “The Hindu” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and icecaps) News: The author discusses the historical and ecological significance of the Yamuna River’s floodplains in Delhi. He highlights how urbanization, construction, and… Continue reading The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains
Weighing in on the National Research Foundation Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Weighing in on the National Research Foundation Bill” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: concerns with National Research Foundation News: The Union Cabinet has recently approved the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill 2023. What is NRF? Read Here: What… Continue reading Weighing in on the National Research Foundation Bill
