Source: The post is based on the article “Energy conundrum – Solar power is important for India, but it will not serve every energy need” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns associated with setting up solar powers News: India has committed to source nearly half its energy from non-fossil… Continue reading Energy conundrum – Solar power is important for India, but it will not serve every energy need
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Why are India’s slowing exports a cause for concern?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why are India’s slowing exports a cause for concern?” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: India’s economic growth News: India’s exports declined about 16.7% in October this year. Imports increased and the trade deficit widened by 50% while Vietnam and Philippines… Continue reading Why are India’s slowing exports a cause for concern?
Census as a mirror of past and present
Source– The post is based on the article “Census as a mirror of past and present” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Modern Indian history and Population and associated issues Relevance– Census and its correlation with standards of living. News– The article explains the impact of British policy on population related… Continue reading Census as a mirror of past and present
House committee calls for more medical facilities for troops at forward locations
Source: The post is based on the article “House committee calls for more medical facilities for troops at forward locations” published in The Hindu on 14th December 2022 What is the News? The Public Accounts Committee(PAC) has released a report titled “Provisioning, procurement and issue of High Altitude Clothing, Equipment, Ration and Housing”. What are… Continue reading House committee calls for more medical facilities for troops at forward locations
How gene therapy could cure cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “How gene therapy could cure cancer” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 About T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL)3 What is ‘base editing?’4 How did base-editing work? What is the News? Scientists in the United Kingdom have tested a new form… Continue reading How gene therapy could cure cancer
2022 Prison Census: Number of journalists jailed has reached record high: CPJ report
Source: The post is based on the article “Number of journalists jailed has reached record high: CPJ report” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What is the News? The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has released a report titled “2022 Prison Census”. Note: The Committee to Protect Journalists(CPJ) is an American independent non-profit,… Continue reading 2022 Prison Census: Number of journalists jailed has reached record high: CPJ report
Geographical Indication tag sought for Beypore Uru
Source: The post is based on the article “Geographical Indication tag sought for Beypore Uru” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What is the News? The District Tourism Promotion Council, Kozhikode (Kerala) has applied for a Geographical Indication(GI) tag for the famous Beypore Uru(boat). What is Beypore Uru? Beypore Uru is a wooden… Continue reading Geographical Indication tag sought for Beypore Uru
Understanding the fusion energy breakthrough announced by the U.S.
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Understanding the fusion energy breakthrough announced by the U.S.” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2022. “Energy breakthrough” published in the Business Standard on 15th November 2022. “A civilizational pivot? Don’t hold your breath” published in the Livemint on 15th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Science… Continue reading Understanding the fusion energy breakthrough announced by the U.S.
Explained | Will new drug slow the progress of Alzheimer’s?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Will new drug slow the progress of Alzheimer’s?” published in The Hindu on 12th December 2022 What is the News? Recently, detailed results from a clinical trial involving Lecanemab drug for Alzheimer’s disease were published. The findings indicate the drug was effective in slowing cognitive… Continue reading Explained | Will new drug slow the progress of Alzheimer’s?
International travel yet to shake off pandemic blues but students go abroad in record numbers
Source: The post is based on the article “International travel yet to shake off pandemic blues but students go abroad in record numbers” published in The Hindu on 14th December 2022 What is the News? The Bureau of Immigration(BOI) has released statistics on Indians going abroad in 2022. Note: The Bureau of Immigration was established… Continue reading International travel yet to shake off pandemic blues but students go abroad in record numbers
