What are ‘gelbots?’

Source: The post is based on the article “What are gelbots?” published in The Hindu on 21st December 2022 What is the News? John Hopkins University scientists have built a soft robot named Gelbots. What are Gelbots? Gelbots are made out of gelatin. They are created by 3D printing. They are capable of moving without… Continue reading What are ‘gelbots?’

Centre to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food security law

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food security law” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is presently being given under the National Food Security Act(NFSA)?3 What is being changed now?4 What about Pradhan… Continue reading Centre to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food security law

Alleviating the scourge of private healthcare

Source: The post is based on the article “Alleviating the scourge of private healthcare” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022.  Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to the development and management of health  Relevance: Issues related to affordable and accessible healthcare  News: The article explains the dominant role of the private sector and its dispersed… Continue reading Alleviating the scourge of private healthcare

Fighting cancer – Along with vaccination, screening must be done to detect early signs of HPV

Source: The post is based on an article “Fighting cancer – Along with vaccination, screening must be done to detect early signs of HPV” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022.  Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice Relevance: Measures taken by India to prevent cervical cancer. News: The Indian government has decided to roll out vaccination for… Continue reading Fighting cancer – Along with vaccination, screening must be done to detect early signs of HPV

Reshaping the world’s responses to the terror matrix

Source– The post is based on the article “Reshaping the world’s responses to the terror matrix” published in The Hindu on 23rd December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Issues related to global terrorism News– The article explains the changing form of terrorism across the world. It explains the response of world leaders to this… Continue reading Reshaping the world’s responses to the terror matrix

The uncontrolled re-entries of satellites

Source– The post is based on the article “The uncontrolled re-entries of satellites” published in The Hindu on 23rd December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of space Relevance– Issues related to safety of space assets News– The article explains the issue of uncontrolled re-entry of satellites. Contents1 What are the stages of a… Continue reading The uncontrolled re-entries of satellites

In U.S. actions, the worry of global trade lawlessness

Source– The post is based on the article “In U.S. actions, the worry of global trade lawlessness” published in The Hindu on 23rd December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Relevance– International economic relations News– The article explains the recent WTO ruling on tariff increase… Continue reading In U.S. actions, the worry of global trade lawlessness

India abstains from UNSC vote on Myanmar, calls for constructive diplomacy

Source: The post is based on the article “India abstains from UNSC vote on Myanmar, calls for constructive diplomacy” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is happening in Myanmar?3 What has the United Nations decided to do?4 Why has India abstained from voting? What is the News?… Continue reading India abstains from UNSC vote on Myanmar, calls for constructive diplomacy

Palm-leaf manuscript museum with audio-visual technology opens window to little-known history

Source: The post is based on the article “Palm-leaf manuscript museum with audio-visual technology opens window to little-known history” published in The Hindu on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? Kerala Chief Minister will inaugurate a palm-leaf manuscript museum with modern audio-visual technology at the Central Archives Fort in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. What is the… Continue reading Palm-leaf manuscript museum with audio-visual technology opens window to little-known history

Ban by coastal States on purse seine fishing not justified, Centre tells SC

Source: The post is based on the article “Ban by coastal States on purse seine fishing not justified, Centre tells SC” published in The Hindu on 22nd December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Purse Seine Fishing?3 Which states have prohibited Purse-seine fishing?4 Why does the Centre want the ban on purse-seine fishing… Continue reading Ban by coastal States on purse seine fishing not justified, Centre tells SC

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