Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo” published in The Hindu on 12th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is facultative parthenogenesis?3 How does the virgin birth happen? 4 What is the significance of facultative parthenogenesis in crocodiles? What is the News? Scientists have… Continue reading Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo
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Governors cannot indefinitely hold back Bills
Source– The post is based on the article “Governors cannot indefinitely hold back Bills” published in “The Hindu” on 12th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Relevance- Issues related to Governor power News- Recently issues have arisen in various States between Chief Ministers and Governors, with regard to the… Continue reading Governors cannot indefinitely hold back Bills
Amplify the subject of adolescent girl nutrition
Source– The post is based on the article “Amplify the subject of adolescent girl nutrition” published in “The Hindu” on 12th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector News- The article explains the Issues related to poor nutrition among adolescent girls Contents1 What is the importance of proper nutrition… Continue reading Amplify the subject of adolescent girl nutrition
WHO report highlights significant impact of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Program on Public Health and Economic Savings
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Piped potable water across India will avert 4,00,000 diarrhoea deaths, finds WHO” published in The Hindu on 10th June 2023 “WHO report highlights significant impact of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Program on Public Health and Economic Savings” published in the PIB on 9th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About Jal Jeevan Mission3 What is… Continue reading WHO report highlights significant impact of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Program on Public Health and Economic Savings
A pragmatic approach, for better India-Nepal ties
Source- The post is based on the article “A pragmatic approach, for better India-Nepal ties” published in “The Hindu” on 10th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– India and Nepal bilateral relationship News- The Prime Minister of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda’s first bilateral visit to India since assuming office What was… Continue reading A pragmatic approach, for better India-Nepal ties
The necessity of electricity distribution companies
Source- The post is based on the article “The necessity of electricity distribution companies” published in “The Hindu” on 10th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Energy Relevance- Issues related to electricity sector News- The article explains the issue of reforms in the electricity sector. Contents1 What are the reforms introduced by the Electricity Act 2003?2 What… Continue reading The necessity of electricity distribution companies
Cyclone’s effect on monsoon onset
Source: The post is based on the article “Cyclone’s effect on monsoon onset” published in The Hindu on 9th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the factors which affect the Monsoons?3 How Monsoon and cyclone patterns are shifting?4 What is the recent Cyclone’s effect on monsoon?5 How cyclone’s effect on monsoon has impacted the prediction of… Continue reading Cyclone’s effect on monsoon onset
Getting railway safety back on track after Odisha
Source– The post is based on the article “Getting railway safety back on track after Odisha” published in “The Hindu” on 9th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster management Relevance– Issues related to rail accident News- A major train accident happened at Bahanaga Bazar station in Balasore district, Odisha, on the evening of June 2. What… Continue reading Getting railway safety back on track after Odisha
Bridging the growing trust deficit in Manipur
Source– The post is based on the article “Bridging the growing trust deficit in Manipur” published in “The Hindu” on 9thJune 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance- Security Issues related to north-east News- Ethnic violence between the Meiteis and the Kukis in Manipur is taking place for some days, especially after the Manipur High Court’s march… Continue reading Bridging the growing trust deficit in Manipur
Deadly billboards – Despite frequent accidents, there is no political will to regulate billboards
Source: The post is based on the article “Deadly billboards – Despite frequent accidents, there is no political will to regulate billboards” published in The Hindu on 8th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Road Safety. Relevance: About billboard accidents in India. News: Giant outdoor billboards are crashing and becoming death traps for many in recent times.… Continue reading Deadly billboards – Despite frequent accidents, there is no political will to regulate billboards
