Source: The post is based on the article “Viral nutrition: new study reveals microbes nourished by consuming viruses” published in The Hindu on 19th January 2023. Contents0.0.0.1 Halteria – Viral nutrition: new study reveals microbes nourished by consuming viruseshers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have reported that a particular genus of plankton, namely Halteria, can… Continue reading Halteria – Viral nutrition: new study reveals microbes nourished by consuming viruses
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ASER 2022: ASER Report flags widening learning gaps
Source: The post is based on the article “ASER Report flags widening learning gaps” published in The Hindu on 19th January 2023. What is the News? Annual Status of Education Report(ASER) 2022 has been released by Pratham, a non-governmental organization. What is the ASER? ASER is a household survey conducted across 616 rural districts covering… Continue reading ASER 2022: ASER Report flags widening learning gaps
A case for reassigning GST to States
Source– The post is based on the article “A case for reassigning GST to States” published in The Hindu on 18th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance– Issues related to fiscal policy News- The article explains the fiscal imbalances between centre and states. It explains the need for assigning the… Continue reading A case for reassigning GST to States
The illogical rejection of the idea of South Asia
Source– The post is based on the article “The illogical rejection of the idea of South Asia” published in The Hindu on 18th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- India and its neighbourhood- Relations Relevance– Regional cooperation in South Asia News- The article explains the challenges and obstacles for regional cooperation in South Asia. It suggests the… Continue reading The illogical rejection of the idea of South Asia
India’s new proposal for migrant voting
Source: The post is based on an article “India’s new proposal for migrant voting” published in The Hindu on 18th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Electoral Reforms in India News: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that it has developed a prototype for a Multi-Constituency Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM). However, the ECI could… Continue reading India’s new proposal for migrant voting
New free foodgrain scheme as an illusion, doublespeak
Source– The post is based on the article “New free foodgrain scheme as an illusion, doublespeak” published in The Hindu on 18th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to poverty and hunger. GS3- Food security Relevance– Food security Act and related schemes News– The article explains the recently announced new version of Pradhan Mantri Garib… Continue reading New free foodgrain scheme as an illusion, doublespeak
India, Russia begin manufacturing of AK-203 assault rifles in U.P.’s Amethi
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Russia begin manufacturing of AK-203 assault rifles in U.P.’s Amethi” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023. What is the News? Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited(IRRPL) has started producing AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles at Korwa in Uttar Pradesh. This makes India the first country outside Russia… Continue reading India, Russia begin manufacturing of AK-203 assault rifles in U.P.’s Amethi
In a landmark shift, China’s population declines in 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “In a landmark shift, China’s population declines in 2022” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 About China’s Declining Population3 Why is China’s population declining?4 What will be the impact of this on China?5 Where does India stand?6 How can India… Continue reading In a landmark shift, China’s population declines in 2022
UNSC 1267 Committee: UNSC’s sanctions committee blacklists LeT’s Makki after China lifts its hold
Source: The post is based on the article “UNSC’s sanctions committee blacklists LeT’s Makki after China lifts its hold” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023. What is the News? The United Nations Security Council(UNSC) 1267 Committee has listed Abdul Rehman Makki as a global terrorist. What is the UNSC 1267 Committee? It was… Continue reading UNSC 1267 Committee: UNSC’s sanctions committee blacklists LeT’s Makki after China lifts its hold
Why is Kerala opposing the new Electricity Rules?
Source– The post is based on the article “Why is Kerala opposing the new Electricity Rules?” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure: Energy Relevance– Issues related to electricity sector News– The article explains the recently released gazette notification on the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2022. Kerala had fiercely objected to Rule… Continue reading Why is Kerala opposing the new Electricity Rules?
