Source: The post is based on the article “Sick sea lions washing ashore in California due to algae bloom” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? Hundreds of sea lions are found dead or sick on California beaches due to toxic offshore algae blooms. What are Sea Lions? Sea Lion… Continue reading Sick sea lions washing ashore in California due to algae bloom
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India’s largest radio telescope plays vital role in detecting universe’s vibrations
Source: The post is based on the following articles: – “India slips to 40th spot in world competitiveness ranking” published in The Hindu on 30th June 2023 – “Indian telescope & astronomers help global team hear ‘humming of gravitational waves” published in TOI on 30th June 2023 What is the News? India’s Giant Metrewave Radio… Continue reading India’s largest radio telescope plays vital role in detecting universe’s vibrations
India, Philippines to explore scope of joint sales, patrols to boost defence partnership
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Philippines to explore scope of joint sales, patrols to boost defence partnership” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? The 5th India-Philippines Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation meeting was held recently. What are the key highlights from the India-Philippines meeting? Defence:… Continue reading India, Philippines to explore scope of joint sales, patrols to boost defence partnership
Why states are falling short on capital spending
Source– The post is based on the article “Why states are falling short on capital spending” published in the “The Hindu” on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting Relevance- Issues related to government finances News- Today, Indian states are at the forefront when it comes to capital expenditure. Aware of this, the Centre has… Continue reading Why states are falling short on capital spending
Between two books, a revelatory social history
Source: The post is based on the article “Between two books, a revelatory social history” published in “The Hindu” on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Indian society News: When read together, two notable books by journalists can offer insights into various aspects of socio-cultural change in rural and urban India What are the… Continue reading Between two books, a revelatory social history
The Open Market Sale Scheme for wheat and rice
Source: The post is based on the article “The Open Market Sale Scheme for wheat and rice” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? States have been looking at alternative ways of procuring wheat and rice after the Food Corporation of India’s(FCI) has imposed quantity restrictions and has also refused… Continue reading The Open Market Sale Scheme for wheat and rice
Explained | Global tropical primary forest cover continued decline in 2022: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Global tropical primary forest cover continued decline in 2022: study” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Global Forest Watch has released a research report on forest cover. What are the key findings of the report… Continue reading Explained | Global tropical primary forest cover continued decline in 2022: study
Cabinet approves Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 in Parliament to strengthen research eco-system in the country
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Cabinet approves Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 in Parliament to strengthen research eco-system in the country” published in PIB on 28th June 2023 “Cabinet clears NRF Bill to offer strategic direction to research” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet approved… Continue reading Cabinet approves Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 in Parliament to strengthen research eco-system in the country
‘Green credits’ scheme launched for eco push
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Centre plans ‘market’ scheme to promote sustainable living” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023. “‘Green credits’ scheme launched for eco push” published in the Business Standard on 29th June 2023. What is the News? The Environment Ministry has issued a draft notification detailing a proposed ‘Green Credits Scheme’.… Continue reading ‘Green credits’ scheme launched for eco push
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023: Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional
Source: The post is based on the article “Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional” published in “The Hindu” on 29th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism Relevance: Constitutional issues related to NCT of Delhi News: The article explains the issues related to the current tussle between the Delhi government and the central government for control… Continue reading Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023: Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional
