Source: The post is based on the article “Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2023 What is the News? The Government has introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha. What is the Government of National… Continue reading Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests
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What can the amended Forest (Conservation) Act change?
Source: The post is based on the article “What can the amended Forest (Conservation) Act change?” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2023. What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023. How does the Bill restrict the scope of the Act? The Bill stipulates that only those lands… Continue reading What can the amended Forest (Conservation) Act change?
The holocene climate anomalies
Source: The post is based on the article “The holocene climate anomalies” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2023. What is the News? Recently, a study has claimed that a particular day in July was the warmest in more than 100,000 years. However, it is scientifically impossible to make such a claim. Why is… Continue reading The holocene climate anomalies
Single pill strategy to beat cardiovascular diseases
Source: The post is based on the article “Single pill strategy to beat cardiovascular diseases” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2023. What is the News? The World Health Organization has included three fixed dose combinations of cardiovascular medicines or Polypills on its revised Model Lists of Essential Medicines 2023 for use in cardiovascular… Continue reading Single pill strategy to beat cardiovascular diseases
Success with chips will take much more effort
Source: The post is based on articles “Success with chips will take much more effort” published in Live Mint on 1st August 2023 and “Chip tactics: on India’s bid to attract major global chip manufacturers” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industrial Policy Relevance: challenges associated with establishing semiconductor industry in… Continue reading Success with chips will take much more effort
Cell-free DNA promises to transform how we find diseases
Source: The post is based on the article “Cell-free DNA promises to transform how we find diseases” published in The Hindu on 31st July 2023. What is the News? Scientists have been aware of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) since 1948.But only in the last two decades, since genome sequencing started to become more accessible, have they… Continue reading Cell-free DNA promises to transform how we find diseases
ISRO successfully conducts TransLunar Injection of Chandrayaan-3
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO successfully conducts TransLunar Injection of Chandrayaan-3” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2023. What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully performed the TransLunar Injection (TLI) to slingshot Chandrayaan-3 towards the moon. Note: TLI has been performed successfully on many missions… Continue reading ISRO successfully conducts TransLunar Injection of Chandrayaan-3
What is the Akira ransomware, and why has the government issued a warning against it?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Akira ransomware, and why has the government issued a warning against it?” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2023. What is the News? The Computer Emergency Response Team of India has issued an alert for ransomware called “Akira.” What is Akira? Akira is… Continue reading What is the Akira ransomware, and why has the government issued a warning against it?
The debate on data
Source: The post is based on the article “The debate on data” published in “The Hindu” on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth development and employment. News: The author discusses concerns over India’s statistical system and the accuracy of its data. Once admired globally,… Continue reading The debate on data
Preserving tribal culture: Odisha’s Special Development Councils model is worth emulating
Source: The post is based on the article “Preserving tribal culture: Odisha’s Special Development Councils model is worth emulating” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. News: The author discusses how tribal cultures are fading due to modern development. The Central government’s… Continue reading Preserving tribal culture: Odisha’s Special Development Councils model is worth emulating
