60% of voters linked Aadhaar to voter ID: RTI

Source:  The post is based on the article “60% of voters linked Aadhaar to voter ID: RTI” published in The Hindu on 24th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 The Election Commission of India has said that over 60% of India’s 94.5 crore voters in India have linked their Aadhaar number to their voter… Continue reading 60% of voters linked Aadhaar to voter ID: RTI

India can become a biodiversity champion

Source– The post is based on the article “India can become a biodiversity champion” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Biodiversity conservation News- Biodiversity is essential to the future of this planet. The importance of our planet’s biodiversity was strongly articulated at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Montreal.… Continue reading India can become a biodiversity champion

Dickinsonia fossil found in Bhimbetka turns out to be decayed beehive

Source: The post is based on the article “Dickinsonia fossil found in Bhimbetka turns out to be decayed beehive” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? In 2021, the discovery of a rare 550-million-year-old fossil of Dickinsonia, a primitive marine animal was reported from the Bhimbetka rock shelters near Bhopal,… Continue reading Dickinsonia fossil found in Bhimbetka turns out to be decayed beehive

India remains a ‘bright spot’, to contribute 15% of global growth in 2023: IMF MD

Source: The post is based on the article “India remains a ‘bright spot’, to contribute 15% of global growth in 2023: IMF MD” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director has said that India continues to remain a relative “bright spot” in the… Continue reading India remains a ‘bright spot’, to contribute 15% of global growth in 2023: IMF MD

Explained | The significance of the findings in Keeladi

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The significance of the findings in Keeladi” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Keeladi?3 About Sangam Age:4 Significance of excavations at Keeladi site:5 Are there any links to Indus Valley Civilization? What is the News? Keeladi… Continue reading Explained | The significance of the findings in Keeladi

Only children above 6 must get Class 1 admission: govt

Source: The post is based on the article “Only children above 6 must get Class 1 admission: govt.” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Education has reiterated its direction to the States and the Union Territories that children must be provided Class 1 admission at the… Continue reading Only children above 6 must get Class 1 admission: govt

Children have a right to protect their genetic information from DNA tests: SC judgment

Source: The post is based on the article “Children have a right to protect their genetic information from DNA tests: SC judgment” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has recently held that children cannot be mechanically subjected to DNA tests in each and every case between warring parents… Continue reading Children have a right to protect their genetic information from DNA tests: SC judgment

Turn off the tap of urban bias in rural development

Source: The post is based on the article “Turn off the tap of urban bias in rural development” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: reasons behind increasing urban rural disparity News: The article discusses the increasing urban and rural disparity and the performance of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in… Continue reading Turn off the tap of urban bias in rural development

A new chapter in defence and tech

Source: The post is based on the article “A new chapter in defence and tech” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: India-US bilateral relations News: India and the US have recently inaugurated the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (ICET). The launch of ICET shows that the relations… Continue reading A new chapter in defence and tech

Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US

Source: The post is based on the article “Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the New START Treaty?3 How is compliance with the treaty ensured?4 What does this Russian President’s announcement mean? What is the News? The… Continue reading Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US

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