Source– The post is based on the article “A boost for science, a wider window to the universe” published in “The Hindu” on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of space News- Indian government recently announced $320 million investment in LIGO-India. What are some facts about LIGO? LIGO is the world’s largest… Continue reading A boost for science, a wider window to the universe
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India, Russia said to suspend talks to settle trade in rupees
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Russia said to suspend talks to settle trade in rupees” published in The Hindu on 5th May 2023 What is the News? India and Russia have halted efforts to settle bilateral trade in rupees after months of negotiations failed to convince Russia to keep rupees in… Continue reading India, Russia said to suspend talks to settle trade in rupees
India to launch its own heat index next year to quantify heat hazard
Source: The post is based on the article “India to launch its own heat index next year to quantify heat hazard” published in The Hindu on 5th May 2023 What is the News? India will launch its own composite Heat Index next year to quantify the impact of heat on its population and generate impact-based… Continue reading India to launch its own heat index next year to quantify heat hazard
What is the Washington Declaration?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Washington Declaration?” published in The Hindu on 5th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Washington Declaration?3 Why is the US not keen on South Korea having a nuclear arsenal?4 What has been the response to this declaration? What is the… Continue reading What is the Washington Declaration?
What is behind Manipur’s widespread unrest?
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Imphal On Boil – Normalisation in Northeast is key to solving inter-ethnic tensions. India must also talk to Myanmar” published in The Times of India on 5th May 2023. “What is behind Manipur’s widespread unrest?” published in The Hindu on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – communalism,… Continue reading What is behind Manipur’s widespread unrest?
Report on Currency & Finance 2022-23: Adapting to climate change to cost India ₹85.6 lakh crore by 2030’
Source: The post is based on the article “Adapting to climate change to cost India ₹85.6 lakh crore by 2030” published in The Hindu on 4th May 2023 What is the News? Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Department of Economic and Policy Research (DEPR) has released a report titled “Report on Currency & Finance 2022-23”.… Continue reading Report on Currency & Finance 2022-23: Adapting to climate change to cost India ₹85.6 lakh crore by 2030’
The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act
Source: The post is based on the article “The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act” published in The Hindu on 4th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why regulate Artificial Intelligence?3 What is the purpose of the EU’s Draft AI Act?4 What are the key features of the EU’s AI Act?5 How has the AI industry… Continue reading The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act
Highly pathogenic bird flu virus puts Centre on alert
Source: The post is based on the article “Highly pathogenic bird flu virus puts Centre on alert” published in The Hindu on 4th May 2023 What is the News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) in its latest paper on pandemic and preparedness has warned that India is at “risk and vulnerable” to the ongoing outbreaks of… Continue reading Highly pathogenic bird flu virus puts Centre on alert
World Press Freedom Index 2023: India slips in press freedom index, ranks 161 out of 180 nations
Source: The post is based on the article “India slips in press freedom index, ranks 161 out of 180 nations” published in The Hindu on 4th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the World Press Freedom Index?3 What are the key findings of the World Press Freedom Index 2023?4 What is Reporters… Continue reading World Press Freedom Index 2023: India slips in press freedom index, ranks 161 out of 180 nations
USCIRF’s International Religious Freedom Report: Present imperfect – Irrespective of what the USCIRF says, India must review its rights record
Source: The post is based on the article “Present imperfect – Irrespective of what the USCIRF says, India must review its rights record” published in The Hindu on 4th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: About USCIRF’s International Religious Freedom Report. News: For… Continue reading USCIRF’s International Religious Freedom Report: Present imperfect – Irrespective of what the USCIRF says, India must review its rights record
