Source: The post is based on the article “States look for alternatives as Centre restricts FCI purchase” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? The Central Government has recently announced its decision to reduce the quantity of foodgrains a bidder can purchase under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic). After… Continue reading States look for alternatives as Centre restricts FCI purchase
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Biparjoy part of a new trend in Indian cyclones
Source: The post is based on the article “Biparjoy part of a new trend in Indian cyclones” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? The cyclonic disturbances over the North Indian Ocean which includes the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the land area in between have gone through… Continue reading Biparjoy part of a new trend in Indian cyclones
Shifting sands – on external trade
Source- The post is based on the article “Shifting sands” published in “The Hindu” on 17th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy News- The article explains the scenario of trade in recent times. What are statistics related to India’s external trade in recent times? There was a 10.3% decline in goods exports in May. It… Continue reading Shifting sands – on external trade
Railway safety — listen to the voices from below
Source- The post is based on the article “Railway safety — listen to the voices from below” published in “The Hindu” on 17th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure Relevance- Issues related to railway safety News- The triple train collision near Balasore in Odisha on June 2 led to the tragic loss of over 280 lives.… Continue reading Railway safety — listen to the voices from below
Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers
Source: The post is based on the article “Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 What is the News? As India is working on creating integrated theatre commands, a common Annual Confidential Report (ACR) for all defence officers has been mooted. About the common Annual Confidential Report (ACR) Need:… Continue reading Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers
Explained | What is transcranial magnetic stimulation?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What is transcranial magnetic stimulation?” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)?3 How rTMS work?4 What are the applications of rTMS technique? What is the News? Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) has… Continue reading Explained | What is transcranial magnetic stimulation?
India has similar geologic history to parts of South Africa, Australia: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “India has similar geologic history to parts of South Africa, Australia: Study” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the study3 What did the researchers find out?4 What is the significance of these findings? What is the News? According to… Continue reading India has similar geologic history to parts of South Africa, Australia: Study
Is the ranking system of colleges flawed?
Source: The post is based on an article “Is the ranking system of colleges flawed?” published in The Hindu on 16th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues Related to Education Relevance: concerns with NIRF rankings News: The 2023 National Institute of Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings have recently been announced. Contents1 About the NIRF rankings2 What are… Continue reading Is the ranking system of colleges flawed?
Reflections on Artificial Intelligence, as friend or foe
Source- The post is based on the article “Reflections on Artificial Intelligence, as friend or foe” published in “The Hindu” on 16th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Computers, Robotics. Relevance- Issues related to AI News- Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been dominating the headlines. The Association for Computing Machinery released a… Continue reading Reflections on Artificial Intelligence, as friend or foe
Jumpstarting the next phase of U.S.-India defence ties
Source- The post is based on the article “Jumpstarting the next phase of U.S.-India defence ties” published in “The Hindu” on 16th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– Issues related to India and US bilateral relationship News- United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin travelled to India from June 4-5 to reinforce… Continue reading Jumpstarting the next phase of U.S.-India defence ties
