Pending Bills, the issue of gubernatorial inaction

Source– The post is based on the article “Pending Bills, the issue of gubernatorial inaction” published in “The Hindu” on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues and challenges pertaining to federal structure Relevance: Issues related to power of governor related to legislative matters News- Recently, Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution urging the President of… Continue reading Pending Bills, the issue of gubernatorial inaction

How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool

Source: The post is based on the article “How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Humidity?3 Why does relative humidity matter?4 What is Wet Bulb Temperature? What is the News? Relative humidity is a… Continue reading How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool

Indian diplomacy and the horses of interest, morality

Source- The post is based on the article “Indian diplomacy and the horses of interest, morality” published in “The Hindu” on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Indian foreign policy News– During her recent official visit to India, Ukraine’s First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs talked about the dichotomy of India’s pursuit of… Continue reading Indian diplomacy and the horses of interest, morality

Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline

Source: The post is based on the article “Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Notifiable Disease?3 About the decline in Malaria cases in India4 What are the steps taken against Malaria?5 What… Continue reading Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline

IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health

Source: The post is based on the article “IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) have developed a device called ‘ARTSENS’ to assess the health and age of blood vessels and thereby… Continue reading IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health

India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan

Source: The post is based on the article “India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? India has started ‘Operation Kaveri’ to evacuate its nationals from war-hit Sudan. What is Operation Kaveri? Operation Kaveri is a mission by India to… Continue reading India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan

Vibrant Villages plan to be merged with PM Gati Shakti

Source: The post is based on the article “Vibrant Villages plan to be merged with PM Gati Shakti” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Vibrant Villages Programme(VVP)?3 What is PM Gati Shakti?4 Why is the Vibrant Villages Programme integrated with PM Gati Shakti? What is… Continue reading Vibrant Villages plan to be merged with PM Gati Shakti

Batting for borrowers – Penal levy on loan defaulters should not be usurious

Source: The post is based on the article “Batting for borrowers – Penal levy on loan defaulters should not be usurious” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About penal levy on loan defaulters. News: The Reserve… Continue reading Batting for borrowers – Penal levy on loan defaulters should not be usurious

India as most populous can be more boon than bane

Source- The post is based on the article “India as most populous can be more boon than bane” published in “The Hindu” on 24th April 2023. Link Syllabus: GS1- Population and associated issues Relevance– Issue related to population growth, size and composition News– India is projected to be the most populous country by mid-2023 by… Continue reading India as most populous can be more boon than bane

Is the supremacy of the U.S. dollar under threat?

Source– The post is based on the article “Is the supremacy of the U.S. dollar under threat?” published in “The Hindu” on 24th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: External economy News- The topic of dedollarisation seems to be in discourse. Dedollarisation refers to the deposing of the U.S. dollar from the reserve currency status… Continue reading Is the supremacy of the U.S. dollar under threat?

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