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
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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
How to weather-proof food security
Source- The post is based on the article “How to weather-proof food security” published in “The Hindu” on 15th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Indian economy – Pricing and inflation News – There is a degree of comfort in the corridors of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as the consumer price index (CPI) inflation… Continue reading How to weather-proof food security
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
Studies on migration patterns of milkweed butterflies and their feeding habits can help protect them, say researchers
Source: The post is based on the article “Studies on migration patterns of milkweed butterflies and their feeding habits can help protect them, say researchers” published in The Hindu on 15th May 2023 What is the News? Researchers have found that millions of Milkweed butterflies undertake a migration between the Eastern and Western Ghats in… Continue reading Studies on migration patterns of milkweed butterflies and their feeding habits can help protect them, say researchers
MP: Forest dept can’t permit translocation of Baobab tree
Source: The post is based on the article “MP: Forest dept can’t permit translocation of Baobab tree” published in The Hindu on 15th May 2023 What is the News? The Madhya Pradesh government has decided that the forest department cannot give permission to translocate Dhar’s famed Baobab trees. What are Baobab Trees? Baobabs are long-lived… Continue reading MP: Forest dept can’t permit translocation of Baobab tree
Explaining mitochondrial donation treatment: how a baby has three parents
Source: The post is based on the article “Explaining mitochondrial donation treatment: how a baby has three parents” published in The Hindu on 15th May 2023 What is the News? A baby has been born in the UK using a technique called Mitochondrial Donation Treatment (MDT) (popularly called ‘Three Parents Baby’). Why do parents go… Continue reading Explaining mitochondrial donation treatment: how a baby has three parents
Welfare spending has been getting a regular pruning
Source: This post is created based on the article “Strategic convergence between India and US is growing”, published in The Hindu on 13th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population Context: The Union Budget has been criticised for decreasing allocations for welfare schemes. Central government spending on… Continue reading Welfare spending has been getting a regular pruning
Asymmetry, power – on SC judgement in the LG vs Delhi Government case
Source: This post is created based on the article “Asymmetry, power”, published in The Hindu on 13th May 2023. “Supreme Court’s Delhi verdict carries promise of a constitutional renaissance” published in Indian Express on 13th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, issues associated with federalism in India. News: The article provides and analysis of… Continue reading Asymmetry, power – on SC judgement in the LG vs Delhi Government case
