Source: The post is based on the article “Fifth Scorpène-class submarine Vagir delivered to Navy” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 What is the News? The fifth Scorpène-class conventional submarine, Vagir was delivered to the Navy by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited(MDL). What is INS Vagir? INS Vagir is the fifth submarine under Project 75… Continue reading Fifth Scorpène-class submarine Vagir delivered to Navy
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Explained | How can mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How can mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) cancer vaccine?3 How does the vaccine work?4 What is the significance of this vaccine? What is the News? The… Continue reading Explained | How can mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?
Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar sanctuary gets protection from plan to reduce its size
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar sanctuary gets protection from plan to reduce its size” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 What is the News? Tal Chhapar blackbuck sanctuary in Rajasthan has received a protective cover against a proposed move of the State government to reduce the size… Continue reading Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar sanctuary gets protection from plan to reduce its size
Vadnagar, Sun Temple of Modhera and Unakoti: Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO
Source: The post is based on the article “Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 Which are the three sites added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?2.1 Sun Temple of Modhera3 Vadnagar 4 Unakoti What is the News?… Continue reading Vadnagar, Sun Temple of Modhera and Unakoti: Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO
Fluid boundaries – Inter-State disputes resolution lies in a political culture respectful of diversity
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Fluid boundaries – Inter-State disputes resolution lies in a political culture respectful of diversity” published in The Hindu on 21st November 2022. “The battle for Belagavi” published in the Indian Express on 21st November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Relevance:… Continue reading Fluid boundaries – Inter-State disputes resolution lies in a political culture respectful of diversity
NASA set to launch first global water survey satellite
Source: The post is based on the article “NASA set to launch first global water survey satellite” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 What is the News? National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite from Southern California by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. What is… Continue reading NASA set to launch first global water survey satellite
A planet in crisis – Tangible outcomes from biological diversity convention are far away
Source: The post is based on the article “A planet in crisis – Tangible outcomes from biological diversity convention are far away” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: Biodiversity conservation News: The article discusses about the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) that took place in Montreal, Canada recently and the… Continue reading A planet in crisis – Tangible outcomes from biological diversity convention are far away
A role for India in a world wide web
Source– The post is based on the article “A role for India in a world wide web” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Effects of policies of developed and developing countries on India interests Relevance– India foreign policy in changing world order News– The article explains the case of leadership role… Continue reading A role for India in a world wide web
Criminalising consensual relationships
Source– The post is based on the article “Criminalising consensual relationships” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of population Relevance– Issues related to adolescent population News– The article explains the issues of consensual relationship between adolescents in context of the POCSO Act. According to an analysis by Enfold Proactive… Continue reading Criminalising consensual relationships
Telangana’s Tandur red gram gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Telangana’s Tandur red gram gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 18th December 2022 What is the News? The Tandur red gram of Telangana has got geographical indication (GI) tag. With this, the total number of GI registrations in the country has reached 432. What is… Continue reading Telangana’s Tandur red gram gets GI tag
