Source: The post is based on the article “Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple” published in The Hindu on 27th April 2023 What is the News? Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has urged the government to conserve the historically significant structures, including the 600-year-old ‘Vilakkumadom’, at Sree Mahavishnu… Continue reading Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple
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What are seamounts?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are seamounts?” published in The Hindu on 28th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Seamounts?3 What is the importance of Seamounts?4 What is India’s contribution to mapping Seamounts? What is the News? Scientists have reported finding 19,325 new seamounts after poring through new… Continue reading What are seamounts?
None too soon: On Governor’s and the judiciary’s reminder on Bills
Source: The post is based on the article “None too soon: On Governor’s and the judiciary’s reminder on Bills” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023. Syllabus: GS-2: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About the challenges associated with the power of the governor. News: The Supreme Court has reminded… Continue reading None too soon: On Governor’s and the judiciary’s reminder on Bills
IPL, an opportunity to bat for climate action
Source: The post is based on the article “IPL, an opportunity to bat for climate action” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation Relevance: About the environmental footprint of IPL. News: The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has started. IPL has contributed significantly to India’s economy… Continue reading IPL, an opportunity to bat for climate action
A flamboyance of lesser flamingos have arrived at Chennai’s Pulicat
Source: The post is based on the article “A flamboyance of lesser flamingos have arrived at Chennai’s Pulicat” published in The Hindu on 28th April 2023 What is the News? After a six-year absence, the lesser flamingos have finally arrived at Pulicat Lake. What are Lesser Flamingos? The Lesser flamingo is the smallest of all… Continue reading A flamboyance of lesser flamingos have arrived at Chennai’s Pulicat
Darwin must stay in Indian school textbooks
Source– The post is based on the article “Darwin must stay in Indian school textbooks” published in “The Hindu” on 28th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance: Issues related to pedagogy and curriculum News- The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) dropped Darwin’s theory from the… Continue reading Darwin must stay in Indian school textbooks
Not by ‘Vande Bharat’ alone
Source- The post is based on the article “Not by ‘Vande Bharat’ alone” published in “The Hindu” on 28th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure Relevance– Issues related to railway News– The article explains the overemphasis on Vande Bharat trains What are the issues with railways in India? The Annual Plan outlay of the Indian Railways… Continue reading Not by ‘Vande Bharat’ alone
Should India consider phasing out nuclear power?
Source- The post is based on the article “Should India consider phasing out nuclear power?” published in “The Hindu” on 28th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Energy Relevance– Issues related to nuclear energy News– The article explains the relevance of nuclear power for future energy needs. Contents1 What is the global scenario of nuclear energy?2 What… Continue reading Should India consider phasing out nuclear power?
State of the Global Climate 2022: The threat of rising sea levels
Source: The post is based on the article “The threat of rising sea levels” published in The Hindu on 28th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the report say about sea level rise?3 What causes accelerated sea-level rise?4 What problems will sea level rise cause?5 How will sea level rise affect societies?… Continue reading State of the Global Climate 2022: The threat of rising sea levels
The challenge of reviving a sense of fraternity
Source- The post is based on the article “The challenge of reviving a sense of fraternity” published in “The Hindu” on 27th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance– Ideals and principles contained in constitution News– The article explains the importance of the principle of fraternity for Indian democracy. Contents1 How did the ideas of the… Continue reading The challenge of reviving a sense of fraternity
