Source: The post is based on the article “Education Ministry holds meet on PARAKH aimed at unifying 60 school Boards” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Education and PARAKH (The National Assessment Centre) has organized the 1st National level workshop on assessment with States and UTs.… Continue reading Education Ministry holds meet on PARAKH aimed at unifying 60 school Boards
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How lasers are helping calcium-41 break into radiometric dating
Source: The post is based on the article “How lasers are helping calcium-41 break into radiometric dating” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? A study has shown that Calcium-41 can be used the same way as Carbon-14 in carbon dating but with several advantages. What is Radiometric Dating? When… Continue reading How lasers are helping calcium-41 break into radiometric dating
Solidarity for peace – The G-7 must build a global consensus on the world’s challenges
Source: The post is based on the article “Solidarity for peace – The G-7 must build a global consensus on the world’s challenges” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: About Hiroshima G7 Summit. News: Recently, Hiroshima G7 Summit occurred.… Continue reading Solidarity for peace – The G-7 must build a global consensus on the world’s challenges
It’s time to ensure safer skies
Source: The post is based on the article “It’s time to ensure safer skies” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About Mangalore air accident and aviation sector. News: It has been 13 years since an aircraft crashed in Mangalore resulting in the deaths of 158… Continue reading It’s time to ensure safer skies
Judging jallikattu – Verdict upholds cultural sentiment, but animal rights, human safety matter too
Source: The post is based on the article “Judging jallikattu – Verdict upholds cultural sentiment, but animal rights, human safety matter too” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About traditional bull-taming sports. News: The… Continue reading Judging jallikattu – Verdict upholds cultural sentiment, but animal rights, human safety matter too
Why2k Question – Will withdrawing ₹2,000 notes smoke out the crooked? Unlikely. The crooked economy’s much more inventive
Source: The post is based on the article “Why2k Question – Will withdrawing ₹2,000 notes smoke out the crooked? Unlikely. The crooked economy’s much more inventive” published in The Times of India on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About RBI’s decision to… Continue reading Why2k Question – Will withdrawing ₹2,000 notes smoke out the crooked? Unlikely. The crooked economy’s much more inventive
What is the ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’?” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? The Union government is looking to formally launch the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) in 2023 to “democratize e-commerce” and “to provide alternatives to proprietary e-commerce… Continue reading What is the ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’?
Ganga Praharis Initiative: Guardians of the Ganga: task force keeps a watchful eye on the river
Source: The post is based on the article “Guardians of the Ganga: task force keeps a watchful eye on the river” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? Over 4,000 Ganga Praharis under the Namami Gange initiative have been keeping a check on littering and poaching in the Ganga River… Continue reading Ganga Praharis Initiative: Guardians of the Ganga: task force keeps a watchful eye on the river
After sugar, it is time to regulate how much salt is being consumed
Source: The post is based on the article “After sugar, it is time to regulate how much salt is being consumed” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? Indian Council for Medical Research has recommended ways to reduce salt intake by avoiding the addition of salt while cooking rice or… Continue reading After sugar, it is time to regulate how much salt is being consumed
Return of ₹2,000 currency notes to bolster bank coffers, money market liquidity: report
Source: The post is based on the article “Return of ₹2,000 currency notes to bolster bank coffers, money market liquidity: report” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? According to a report, the Reserve Bank of India’s(RBI) decision to withdraw ₹2,000 notes from circulation is likely to improve banking system… Continue reading Return of ₹2,000 currency notes to bolster bank coffers, money market liquidity: report
