Source: The post is based on the article “The short history of a large note” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About RBI’s decision to withdraw Rs 2,000 notes. News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)… Continue reading Withdrawal of Rs 2000 notes: The short history of a large note
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Faster, stronger – on supercomputers in India
Source: This post is created based on the article “Faster, stronger”, published in The Hindu on 30th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3 – indigenization of technology and developing new technology Context: India is set to receive a new high-performance computing (HPC) system, often referred to as a ‘supercomputer’, from the French corporation, Atos.… Continue reading Faster, stronger – on supercomputers in India
From Master of the Roster to Master of all Judges?
Source- The post is based on the article “From Master of the Roster to Master of all Judges?” published in “The Hindu” on 30th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Functioning of judiciary Relevance– Issues related to constitutional position of judges of SC. News- Recently, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court, in Ritu Chhabria v. Union… Continue reading From Master of the Roster to Master of all Judges?
The lack of teachers in higher education
Source: The post is based on the article “The lack of teachers in higher education” published in The Hindu on 30th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Education Relevance: Reasons behind shortage of faculties in higher educational institutions News: Faculty shortages in India have become a permanent issue and obstacles remain in finding a solution to faculty… Continue reading The lack of teachers in higher education
Muslims lag behind all communities in higher education; U.P. shows worst decline, says study
Source: The post is based on the article “Muslims lag behind all communities in higher education; U.P. shows worst decline, says study” published in The Hindu on 30th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the All India Survey on Higher Education(AISHE)?3 What are the key findings of AISHE 2020-21 survey?4 What are the findings of AISHE 2020-21… Continue reading Muslims lag behind all communities in higher education; U.P. shows worst decline, says study
ISRO’s GSLV rocket takes navigation satellite into transfer orbit successfully
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO’s GSLV rocket takes navigation satellite into transfer orbit successfully” published in The Hindu on 30th May 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully placed the NVS-01 navigation satellite, weighing about 2,232 kg, into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit by GSLV-F12. Subsequent orbit-raising manoeuvres will take NVS-01 into… Continue reading ISRO’s GSLV rocket takes navigation satellite into transfer orbit successfully
UN peacekeeping mission: India to train women from ASEAN
Source: The post is based on the article “UN peacekeeping mission: India to train women from ASEAN” published in The Hindu on 30th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About United Nations Peacekeeping forces3 About the India-ASEAN initiative for women in UNPK operations4 About India’s participation in UNPK What is the News? Indian Defence Minister last year proposed an… Continue reading UN peacekeeping mission: India to train women from ASEAN
What has India done to curb unnecessary hysterectomies?
Source: The post is based on the article “What has India done to curb unnecessary hysterectomies?” published in The Hindu on 30th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Hysterectomy?3 About the Supreme Court’s directions and the Center’s request4 What are the government measures against Hysterectomy?5 What are the reasons for increasing hysterectomy surgeries? What is the News?… Continue reading What has India done to curb unnecessary hysterectomies?
Performance review: How Parliament has functioned till now
Source: The post is based on the article “Performance review: How Parliament has functioned till now” published in The Hindu on 30th May 2023 What is the News? Prime Minister has recently inaugurated India’s new Parliament building. The new building will come into use from the next Parliament session. At this juncture, it is time to review the performance of… Continue reading Performance review: How Parliament has functioned till now
Why is the 1.5 degree Celsius target critical?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why is the 1.5 degree Celsius target critical?” Published in The Hindu on 29th May 2023. “Fighting climate change” in Business Standard on 29th Mat 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Environmental Degradation and Climate Change Context: The article discusses the importance of the 1.5-degree Celsius target. World… Continue reading Why is the 1.5 degree Celsius target critical?
