Source: The post is based on the article “RBI’s revised guidelines for locker management” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released revised bank locker rules. The rules will take effect from January 1, 2023. Why were these revised bank locker rules released… Continue reading RBI’s revised guidelines for locker management
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U.S. Ambassadors fund to help restore Paigah Tombs complex in Hyderabad
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S. Ambassadors fund to help restore Paigah Tombs complex in Hyderabad” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation will extend financial support of $250,000 towards the conservation and restoration of six of the Paigah tombs.… Continue reading U.S. Ambassadors fund to help restore Paigah Tombs complex in Hyderabad
No change in air quality in most cities covered by national programme
Source: The post is based on the article “No change in air quality in most cities covered by national programme” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air has released a report analyzing the impact of the National Clean Air Programme(NCAP), India’s… Continue reading No change in air quality in most cities covered by national programme
DAC gives nod to purchase indigenous defence systems
Source: The post is based on the article “DAC gives nod to purchase indigenous defence systems” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Helicopter-launched Nag(HELINA)?3 What are Very short-range air defence systems(VSHORAD)?4 What is Brahmos Launcher and Fire Control System(FCS)?5 What are Next Generation Missile Vessels(NGMVs)?… Continue reading DAC gives nod to purchase indigenous defence systems
Study sheds light on how blackbuck survive challenges
Source: The post is based on the article “Study sheds light on how blackbuck survive challenges” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? A study conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has shed light on how Blackbuck in India have fared in the face of natural and human-induced… Continue reading Study sheds light on how blackbuck survive challenges
Bhopal tragedy compensation fund of ₹50cr unutilised: SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Bhopal tragedy compensation fund of ₹50cr unutilised: SC” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bhopal Gas Tragedy?3 What was the government’s response to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy?4 What is Methyl Isocyanate (MIC)? What is the News? The Supreme… Continue reading Bhopal tragedy compensation fund of ₹50cr unutilised: SC
A step towards fighting corruption
Source– The post is based on the article “A step towards fighting corruption” published in The Hindu on 7th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Important aspects of governance Relevance– Issues related to corruption News– The article explains the recent Supreme Court judgement on corruption in public life. It also explains the reason behind corruption by public… Continue reading A step towards fighting corruption
Has human-animal conflict increased in Wayanad?
Source: The post is based on an article “Has human-animal conflict increased in Wayanad?” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: reasons behind increasing human-animal conflict in Kerala and measures needed to mitigate. News: There has been an increase in the human-animal conflict in Kerala. A daily worker was attacked by… Continue reading Has human-animal conflict increased in Wayanad?
Glassfrogs: How do some animals become transparent?
Source: The post is based on the article “How do some animals become transparent?” published in The Hindu on 7th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Glassfrogs?3 How do other species achieve transparency?4 How do glassfrogs achieve transparency? What is the News? Recently, Scientists conducted studies to find out glassfrogs –a species… Continue reading Glassfrogs: How do some animals become transparent?
iVOFm: IISER Pune’s new material removes pollutants from water
Source: The post is based on the article “IISER Pune’s new material removes pollutants from water” published in The Hindu on 9th January 2023 What is the News? Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune has developed a Viologen-unit grafted organic-framework (iVOFm) to clean polluted water. What is iVOFm? iVOFm is a unique… Continue reading iVOFm: IISER Pune’s new material removes pollutants from water
