Source: The post is based on the article “Horseshoe crabs disappearing off Odisha’s coast; scientists worried” published in The Hindu on 18th March 2023 What is the News? Scientists have urged the Odisha government to come up with a robust protection mechanism for Horseshoe crabs before they become extinct due to destructive fishing practices. What… Continue reading Horseshoe crabs disappearing off Odisha’s coast; scientists worried
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National Institute of Ocean Technology to set up green, self-powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep
Source: The post is based on the article “National Institute of Ocean Technology to set up green, self-powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep” published in The Hindu on 17th March 2023 What is the News? Chennai-based National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has set up Low-temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) plants in Lakshadweep. What is Low-temperature thermal… Continue reading National Institute of Ocean Technology to set up green, self-powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep
EC’s proposal on allowing e-postal ballot for overseas Indian voters under discussion: Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “EC’s proposal on allowing e-postal ballot for overseas Indian voters under discussion: Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha” published in The Hindu on 17th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Electronically-Transmitted Postal Ballot System(ETPBS)?3 What are the measures taken to facilitate ETPBS for Overseas… Continue reading EC’s proposal on allowing e-postal ballot for overseas Indian voters under discussion: Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha
DRDO-developed technology behind critical drug approved by DCGI for radiological and nuclear emergencies
Source: The post is based on the article “DRDO-developed technology behind critical drug approved by DCGI for radiological and nuclear emergencies” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Defence Ministry has announced that the Prussian blue insoluble formulations drug has been granted approval by the Drugs Controller General of… Continue reading DRDO-developed technology behind critical drug approved by DCGI for radiological and nuclear emergencies
The colonial past is still relevant
Source– The post is based on the article “The colonial past is still relevant” published in “The Hindu” on 16th March 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Colonization and decolonization Relevance– Colonial legacies and associated challenges News– Colonialism remains a relevant factor in understanding the problems and the dangers of the present world. What are the challenges related… Continue reading The colonial past is still relevant
Tested but tired, this force could be in distress
Source– The post is based on the article “Tested but tired, this force could be in distress” published in “The Hindu” on 16th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Various security forces Relevance– Issues faced by paramilitary forces News– On Pulwama day, former personnel of CRPF and their families turned up in large numbers in different parts… Continue reading Tested but tired, this force could be in distress
Fraternity, prosperity and polarisation
Source– The post is based on the article “Fraternity, prosperity and polarisation” published in “The Hindu” on 16th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance– Issues related to public finances News– Recently, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan questioned the higher allocation to poorer states like UP and Bihar Contents1 What is horizontal devolution… Continue reading Fraternity, prosperity and polarisation
On reservation for women in politics
Source: The post is based on the article “On reservation for women in politics”published in The Hindu on 16thMarch 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 –Governance Relevance: About Women’s Reservation Bill News: A protest has emerged in Delhi regarding the Women’s Reservation Bill. The article discusses arguments related to the bill and the history of women’s reservation. Contents1 What… Continue reading On reservation for women in politics
A sustainable model for women’s leadership
Source- The post is based on the article “A sustainable model for women’s leadership” published in “The Hindu” on 16th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Social empowerment Relevance– Issues related to women News– Today the world is home to a transformative generation of 900 million adolescent girlsand young women. They would become the largest segment of… Continue reading A sustainable model for women’s leadership
China, India and the promise of the power of two
Source- The post is based on the article “China, India and the promise of the power of two” published in “The Hindu” on 16th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral grouping and agreements Relevance– India and China bilateral relationship News– The year 2023 marks a high point in India’s diplomacy, with its presidentship of theShanghai Cooperation… Continue reading China, India and the promise of the power of two
