Source: The post is based on the article “Darjeeling to join the list of most polluted cities of West Bengal, reveals study” published in The Hindu on 27th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the study3 What are the key findings of the study on High altitude tourist stations?4 About Darjeeling What is the News?… Continue reading Darjeeling to join the list of most polluted cities of West Bengal, reveals study
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Only six religion options make it to next Census form
Source: The post is based on the article “Only six religion options make it to next Census form” published in The Hindu on 27th May 2023 What is the News? Union Home Minister has recently released a report titled, “The Treatise on Indian Censuses Since 1981.” The report mentioned some changes introduced in the next census. About… Continue reading Only six religion options make it to next Census form
Why do judges recuse themselves?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why do judges recuse themselves?” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Relevance: About Recusal of Judges News: Supreme Court judge Justice M.R. Shah has recently refused to recuse himself from hearing a plea… Continue reading Why do judges recuse themselves?
An ordinance, its constitutionality, and scrutiny
Source- The post is based on the article “An ordinance, its constitutionality, and scrutiny” published in “The Hindu” on 26th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism Relevance– Constitutional issues related to NCT of Delhi News- Recently, the President of India exercised legislative power to promulgate “The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi… Continue reading An ordinance, its constitutionality, and scrutiny
China constructing model villages opposite the LAC
Source: The post is based on the article “‘China constructing model villages opposite the LAC’” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 What is the News? According to official sources, China is continuing to expand the network of model villages, or Xiaokang (moderately prosperous) villages, opposite the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Middle and Eastern sectors. Note:… Continue reading China constructing model villages opposite the LAC
All-in-one policy plan to spread insurance in India
Source: The post is based on the article “All-in-one policy plan to spread insurance in India” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for an all-in-one insurance policy plan?3 About the all-in-one insurance policy4 What are the expected benefits of the all-in-one insurance policy plan?5 What are the amendments proposed by… Continue reading All-in-one policy plan to spread insurance in India
Amid reports of shortage, FSSAI to hold surveillance on milk and milk products
Source: The post is based on the article “Amid reports of shortage, FSSAI to hold surveillance on milk and milk products” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for FSSAI surveillance in the Dairy sector?3 How FSSAI surveillance in the Dairy sector will operate?4 How FSSAI surveillance in the Dairy… Continue reading Amid reports of shortage, FSSAI to hold surveillance on milk and milk products
New committee to keep watch on cheetah project
Source: The post is based on the article “New committee to keep watch on cheetah project” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About Cheetah Reintroduction Project and Kuno National Park3 About the progress of the Cheetah Reintroduction Project so far4 About the Cheetah Project Steering Committee What is the News? Following the death… Continue reading New committee to keep watch on cheetah project
Economics that looks at the lower half of the pyramid
Source: The post is based on the article “Economics that looks at the lower half of the pyramid” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About economic inequalities and economic policies. News: Recently, the Global Solutions Summit was conducted in Berlin. Contents1 What… Continue reading Economics that looks at the lower half of the pyramid
The tragedy of the axolotl mutant and its mystery gene
Source: The post is based on the article “The tragedy of the axolotl mutant and its mystery gene” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 What is the News? The Axolotl, a species of salamander(lizard-like amphibians) possesses an extraordinary ability to regenerate lost body parts. The elusive o (for “ova deficient” gene) plays a pivotal role… Continue reading The tragedy of the axolotl mutant and its mystery gene
