Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What did India’s first national water-body census find?” published in The Hindu on 8th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the report of India’s first water bodies census, which provides a comprehensive database of ponds, tanks, lakes and… Continue reading Explained | What did India’s first national water-body census find?
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus
Source: The post is based on the article “FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 What is the News? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first vaccine — Arexvy — for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to lower respiratory tract disease in people older… Continue reading Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus
A position paper, China’s image, and what it means
Source– The post is based on the article “A position paper, China’s image, and what it means” published in the “The Hindu” on 8th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Important geopolitical developments News– Recently, China released its position Paper on its policy in Afghanistan. Titled, ‘China’s position on the Afghan Issue’ What are… Continue reading A position paper, China’s image, and what it means
With COVID-19 ‘over’, applying the lessons learnt
Source– The post is based on the article “With COVID-19 ‘over’, applying the lessons learnt” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of healthy Relevance– Issues related to epidemics News- World Health Organization, on May 5, 2023, declared that COVID19 was no longer a public health… Continue reading With COVID-19 ‘over’, applying the lessons learnt
Switching on India’s smart electricity future
Source– The post is based on the article “Switching on India’s smart electricity future” published in “The Hindu” on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance-Issues related to electricity sector News– The article explains the smart meter initiative of the government. Contents1 What is the progress level of the country on smart… Continue reading Switching on India’s smart electricity future
Real-time, operational picture among several automation initiatives of Army
Source: The post is based on the article “Real-time, operational picture among several automation initiatives of Army” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 What is the News? The Indian Army is working on a number of key tech-driven projects that will bring in a real-time, common operating picture with information and data from… Continue reading Real-time, operational picture among several automation initiatives of Army
COVID pandemic is no longer an emergency, declares WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “COVID pandemic is no longer an emergency, declares WHO” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Public Health Emergency of International Concern(PHEIC)?3 Why is Covid-19 no longer a PHEIC?4 What are the mistakes made while combating Covid-19?5 What… Continue reading COVID pandemic is no longer an emergency, declares WHO
Govt. programme for non-communicable diseases renamed
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. programme for non-communicable diseases renamed” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to rename the programme for non-communicable diseases. About National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and… Continue reading Govt. programme for non-communicable diseases renamed
Perils of new multilateralism
Source: The post is based on the article “Perils of new multilateralism” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About India’s participation in multilateral institutions. News: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ meeting was held recently in Goa. This SCO meeting serves… Continue reading Perils of new multilateralism
Symptomatic stall – The aviation industry needs policy changes and regulatory overhaul
Source: The post is based on the article “Symptomatic stall – The aviation industry needs policy changes and regulatory overhaul” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About the challenges faced by Indian commercial aircraft operations. News: The Go Airlines, a low-cost carrier, became India’s… Continue reading Symptomatic stall – The aviation industry needs policy changes and regulatory overhaul
