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Death by methanol

Source: This post has been created based on the article “Death by methanol”, published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance – Government policies for various sectors News: In two recent incidents in north Tamil Nadu, 17 people died and 50 were hospitalized after consuming spurious or illicit… Continue reading Death by methanol

A Court recall that impacts the rights of the accused

Source- The post is based on the article “A Court recall that impacts the rights of the accused” published in “The Hindu” on 16th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian constitution Relevance– Issues related to fundamental rights News– On May 12, in its interim order, the Supreme Court clarified that courts could grant default bail without… Continue reading A Court recall that impacts the rights of the accused

Railways gets on track to overhaul signage system

Source: The post is based on the article “Railways gets on track to overhaul signage system” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways is set to introduce uniform signages at all stations across the country, ensuring a consistent and easy-to-understand system for passengers. The move is part of… Continue reading Railways gets on track to overhaul signage system

Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The Taliban Government has recalled the current Afghan Ambassador to India and appointed a new ambassador. This has presented a complex situation for… Continue reading Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi

Donanemab: The New Alzheimer’s Drug

Source: The post is based on the article “The New Alzheimer’s Drug” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? A second drug named “Donanemab” has been found effective in checking cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer’s disease. What is Alzheimer Disease? Click Here to read An estimate suggests that… Continue reading Donanemab: The New Alzheimer’s Drug

Reduce, Recycle and Reuse(RRR) Centres: One-stop centres for zero waste to be launched in cities

Source: The post is based on the article “One-stop centres for zero waste to be launched in cities” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The Central Government will soon launch one-stop centres called “Reduce, Recycle and Reuse” where citizens can deposit old clothes, shoes, books, toys and plastic that… Continue reading Reduce, Recycle and Reuse(RRR) Centres: One-stop centres for zero waste to be launched in cities

Palghat Gap: A break in the Western Ghats

Source: The post is based on the article “Palghat Gap: A break in the Western Ghats” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The Palghat Gap in the Western Ghats is a significant break in the mountain range, measuring about 40 km wide. What is Palghat Gap? Palghat Gap is… Continue reading Palghat Gap: A break in the Western Ghats

The nutritional value of millets

Source: The post is based on the article “The nutritional value of millets” published in The Hindu on 15th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture Relevance: About Millets News: The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has declared 2023 to be the ‘International Year of Millets’. Contents1 What are millets?2 Why are millets preferred?3 What are… Continue reading The nutritional value of millets

This strategic-economic bloc will only tighten the leash

Source- The post is based on the article “This strategic-economic bloc will only tighten the leash” published in “The Hindu” on 15th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations News- India is negotiating the U.S.-driven Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). Why is India prioritising free trade bloc that include the US rather than China? The… Continue reading This strategic-economic bloc will only tighten the leash

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