India’s dilemmas in an Asian century

Source– The post is based on the article “India’s dilemmas in an Asian century” published in The Hindu on 2nd January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Emerging global order and Implications for India. News– The article explains the emergence of the Asian century and its implications for stability of global order. It also explains… Continue reading India’s dilemmas in an Asian century

The danger of deepfakes

Source: The post is based on an article “The danger of deepfakes” published in The Hindu on 2nd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: concerns associated with deepfake technology. News: The article discusses the problems associated with deepfake technology and measures needed to tackle those. What are deepfakes? They are digital media-video, audio, and… Continue reading The danger of deepfakes

Vibrant Village Programme(VVP): Patriotic citizens in border villages can provide permanent security: Home Minister

Source: The post is based on the article “Patriotic citizens in border villages can provide permanent security: Home Minister” published in The Hindu on 30th December 2022 What is the News? The Union Home Minister said that borders can be permanently secured only when border villages are populated by patriotic citizens who are concerned for… Continue reading Vibrant Village Programme(VVP): Patriotic citizens in border villages can provide permanent security: Home Minister

Centre, States to join hands to promote millets consumption

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre, States to join hands to promote millets consumption” published in The Hindu on 1st January,2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Millets?3 What is the importance of Millet in India?4 What has the Government of India planned to do to promote millets in 2023?  What… Continue reading Centre, States to join hands to promote millets consumption

What is a tidal disruption event?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is a tidal disruption event?” published in The Hindu on 1st January,2023 What is the News? Telescopes operated by NASA recently observed a massive black hole devouring a star. The incident was the fifth-closest example of a black hole destroying a star and occurred 250 million… Continue reading What is a tidal disruption event?

Ukrainian President speaks to PM Modi about G20, thanks India for aid and UN support

Source: The post is based on the article “Ukrainian President speaks to PM Modi about G20, thanks India for aid and UN support” published in The Hindu on 30th December 2022 What is the News? The Ukraine President spoke to the Indian Prime Minister to discuss India’s ongoing G-20 Presidency and Ukraine’s “10-point Peace Plan”.… Continue reading Ukrainian President speaks to PM Modi about G20, thanks India for aid and UN support

Fishermen raise concern over invasive species of mussel in Ennore and Pulicat

Source: The post is based on the article “Fishermen raise concern over invasive species of mussel in Ennore and Pulicat” published in The Hindu on 30th December 2022 What is the News? Fishermen of Pulicat and Ennore in Kerala are worried about the spread of an invasive mussel species named Mytella strigata or Charru mussels.… Continue reading Fishermen raise concern over invasive species of mussel in Ennore and Pulicat

In the new evolving world, India needs a new vision

Source: The post is based on the article “In the new evolving world, India needs a new vision” published in The Hindu on 31st December 2022.  Syllabus: GS2- International Relations. GS3- Indian economy and development  Relevance: Developmental model for India in changing world order. News: The article explains the changing world order and the reason… Continue reading In the new evolving world, India needs a new vision

Mimetic community and mimicry in butterflies: Study shows butterflies bedazzle predators and escape

Source: The post is based on the article “Study shows butterflies bedazzle predators and escape” published in The Hindu on 31st December 2022.  What is the News?  A study conducted by scientists of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bengaluru has discovered secrets through which butterflies warn, fool, and escape their predators using their wing colour patterns and… Continue reading Mimetic community and mimicry in butterflies: Study shows butterflies bedazzle predators and escape

Marriage rights of same-sex couples: A strong case exists for marriage equality

Source: The post is based on the article “A strong case exists for marriage equality” published in The Hindu on 31st December 2022.  Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population. Relevance: Issues related to the marriage rights of same-sex couples. News: A petition for marriage rights of same-sex couples under the Special Marriage Act, 1954… Continue reading Marriage rights of same-sex couples: A strong case exists for marriage equality

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