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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Explained | Vostro Accounts and how they facilitate trade
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Vostro accounts and how they facilitate trade” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Vostro Account?3 What are Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVA)?4 How does the framework function?5 How will this benefit? What is the News?… Continue reading Explained | Vostro Accounts and how they facilitate trade
Brain-inspired image sensor can detect miniscule objects: IISc study
Source: The post is based on the article “Brain-inspired image sensor can detect miniscule objects: IISc study” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have shown how a brain-inspired image sensor can go beyond the diffraction limit of light to detect miniscule… Continue reading Brain-inspired image sensor can detect miniscule objects: IISc study
Mega push for ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to reach the target within year
Source: The post is based on the article “Mega push for ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to reach the target within year” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? Jal Jeevan Mission might not be able to achieve the target set for it of 100% tap water coverage for households by 2024,… Continue reading Mega push for ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to reach the target within year
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to begin the first synchronized vulture survey
Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to begin the first synchronized vulture survey” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Where will the vulture survey be conducted?3 About Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary4 About Vultures in India What is the News? The Kerala Forest… Continue reading Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to begin the first synchronized vulture survey
Slow progress to creating a safe workplace for women
Source– The post is based on the article “Slow progress to creating a safe workplace for women” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance: Issues related to women safety News- Recently, there were allegations of sexual harassment against higher authorities by some women… Continue reading Slow progress to creating a safe workplace for women
A ‘democratisation’ that is more a fallacy
Source– The post is based on the article “A ‘democratisation’ that is more a fallacy” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society Relevance: Impacts of changing social media landscape News- The Social media has democratised self-expression. But, it has mixed effects on the public sphere. How has the social media landscape… Continue reading A ‘democratisation’ that is more a fallacy
Cooling earth with moon dust – a clever climate solution or making Frankenstein’s monster?
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?
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?
