Source: The post is based on the article “Cooling earth with moon dust – a clever climate solution or making Frankenstein’s monster?” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Moonlight Cooling?3 Is Moonlight Cooling a new idea?4 What are the risks associated with this idea? What is… Continue reading Cooling earth with moon dust – a clever climate solution or making Frankenstein’s monster?
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EPFO issues guidelines for employees, pensioners to opt for higher pension
Source: The post is based on the article “EPFO issues guidelines for employees, pensioners to opt for higher pension” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023. What is the News? In compliance with the Supreme Court’s November 2022 judgement, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued instructions to all its regional and zonal… Continue reading EPFO issues guidelines for employees, pensioners to opt for higher pension
Explained | How does the gut microbiome link to autism spectrum disorders?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How does the gut microbiome link to autism spectrum disorders?” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023 What is the News? A study was conducted to understand the link between gut microbiome and Autism spectrum disorder(ASD). What is Autism spectrum disorder(ASD)? Autism spectrum disorder… Continue reading Explained | How does the gut microbiome link to autism spectrum disorders?
Underwater noise emissions by ships pose threat to Indian marine species, says study
Source: The post is based on the article “Underwater noise emissions by ships pose threat to Indian marine species, says study” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023 What is the News? A study has been published titled “Measuring Underwater Noise Levels Radiated by Ships in Indian Waters”. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Underwater noise emissions by ships pose threat to Indian marine species, says study
On sealed cover jurisprudence
Source: The post is based on the article “On sealed cover jurisprudence” published in “The Hindu” on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance: Issues related to the transparent process of justice News: The Chief Justice of India firmly refused the ‘suggestions’ offered by the government in a sealed cover on the formation of a… Continue reading On sealed cover jurisprudence
The curious case of the disqualification of a politician
Source: The post is based on the article “The curious case of the disqualification of a politician” published in The Hindu on 20th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament and state legislature Relevance: Issues related to disqualification of the legislative member. News: The Kerala High Court suspended the verdict passed by the District and Sessions Court… Continue reading The curious case of the disqualification of a politician
Navy plans for another Vikrant-size carrier before Vikramaditya retires
Source: The post is based on the article “Navy plans for another Vikrant-size carrier before Vikramaditya retires” published in The Hindu on 20th February 2023. What is the News? Indian Navy plans for another INS Vikrant-size Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) with some modifications. What are the Indian Navy’s plans related to Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC)?… Continue reading Navy plans for another Vikrant-size carrier before Vikramaditya retires
Indians go West, take up ‘residence by investment’
Source: The post is based on the article “Indians go West, take up ‘residence by investment” published in The Hindu on 20th February 2023. What is the News? According to Ministry of External Affairs data, over 2.25 lakh Indians renounced their Indian citizenship in 2022, the highest since 2011. Note: India does not allow dual… Continue reading Indians go West, take up ‘residence by investment’
Chandrayaan-3 successfully completes crucial test
Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3 successfully completes crucial test” published in The Hindu on 20th February 2023 What is the News? Chandrayaan-3 has successfully completed EMI/EMC (Electro-Magnetic Interference/ Electro-Magnetic Compatibility) test. What is the EMI-EMC test? The EMI-EMC test is conducted for satellite missions to ensure the functionality of the satellite… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 successfully completes crucial test
Going off-course: On the rural jobs scheme and the Centre’s bid to change its funding
Source: The post is based on the article “Going off-course: On the rural jobs scheme and the Centre’s bid to change its funding” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: About the… Continue reading Going off-course: On the rural jobs scheme and the Centre’s bid to change its funding
