Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO puts 36 OneWeb satellites in orbit” published in The Hindu on 27th March 2023. What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO)’s GSLV-Mk3/LVM3 has successfully launched the second batch of 36 Oneweb satellites into Low Earth Orbit. About OneWeb satellites OneWeb is a global communication… Continue reading ISRO puts 36 OneWeb satellites in orbit
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Four more states found to be water-stressed amid groundwater crisis
Source: The post is based on the article “Four more states found to be water-stressed amid groundwater crisis” published in The Hindu on 27th March 2023. What is the News? Four more states – Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have been found to be water-stressed. These states have more than 3% of their… Continue reading Four more states found to be water-stressed amid groundwater crisis
Explained | What is Biotransformation technology
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What is Biotransformation technology” published in The Hindu on 26th March 2023. What is the News? A UK-based startup claims to have developed a technology that could alter the state of plastics and make them biodegradable. The company calls the process “biotransformation”. What is Biotransformation… Continue reading Explained | What is Biotransformation technology
Trains to ply on ‘world’s highest rail bridge’ in 2024: Railway Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Trains to ply on ‘world’s highest rail bridge’ in 2024: Railway Minister” published in The Hindu on 27th March 2023. What is the News? Chenab bridge is expected to have trains plying on it by January-February 2024. What is Chenab Bridge? Chenab Bridge is the world’s highest… Continue reading Trains to ply on ‘world’s highest rail bridge’ in 2024: Railway Minister
A chilling remark and the ‘price to pay’
Source– The post is based on the article “A chilling remark and the ‘price to pay’” published in The Hindu on 25th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2-Polity Relevance: Importance of freedom in democracy News- The Union Law Minister to label retired judges who question “state policies” as being “anti-India” elements. It is a flawed understanding of concepts… Continue reading A chilling remark and the ‘price to pay’
ICMR releases ethical guidelines for AI usage in healthcare
Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR releases ethical guidelines for AI usage in healthcare” published in The Hindu on 25th March 2023. What is the news? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released the country’s first “Ethical Guidelines for Application of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Research and Healthcare”. About the Guidelines The guidelines include sections… Continue reading ICMR releases ethical guidelines for AI usage in healthcare
Supreme Court changes stand; now mere membership of a banned outfit is a crime under UAPA
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court changes stand; now mere membership of a banned outfit is a crime under UAPA” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has ruled that even a mere membership of a banned association is sufficient to constitute an… Continue reading Supreme Court changes stand; now mere membership of a banned outfit is a crime under UAPA
India failed to create positive impression among businesses moving away from China, says House panel report
Source: The post is based on the article “India failed to create positive impression among businesses moving away from China, says House panel report” published in The Hindu on 25th March 2023 What is the News? A Parliamentary Panel on Commerce in its report has said that India has not been able to create a… Continue reading India failed to create positive impression among businesses moving away from China, says House panel report
Parliamentary panel recommends new law to define power, functions of CBI
Source: The post is based on the article “Parliamentary panel recommends new law to define power, functions of CBI” published in The Hindu on 25th March 2023 What is the News? The Parliamentary standing committee on personnel, public grievances, law and justice has submitted its recommendations on the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI). What is the… Continue reading Parliamentary panel recommends new law to define power, functions of CBI
Is India in the grip of a ‘stray dog’ crisis?
Source- The post is based on the article “‘Is India in the grip of a ‘stray dog’ crisis?” published in “The Hindu” on 24th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Issues related to animal protection News– In recent weeks, there have been many attacks by stray dogs on people, especially children. Are… Continue reading Is India in the grip of a ‘stray dog’ crisis?
