Source: The post is based on the article “Only children above 6 must get Class 1 admission: govt.” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Education has reiterated its direction to the States and the Union Territories that children must be provided Class 1 admission at the… Continue reading Only children above 6 must get Class 1 admission: govt
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Children have a right to protect their genetic information from DNA tests: SC judgment
Source: The post is based on the article “Children have a right to protect their genetic information from DNA tests: SC judgment” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has recently held that children cannot be mechanically subjected to DNA tests in each and every case between warring parents… Continue reading Children have a right to protect their genetic information from DNA tests: SC judgment
Turn off the tap of urban bias in rural development
Source: The post is based on the article “Turn off the tap of urban bias in rural development” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: reasons behind increasing urban rural disparity News: The article discusses the increasing urban and rural disparity and the performance of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in… Continue reading Turn off the tap of urban bias in rural development
A new chapter in defence and tech
Source: The post is based on the article “A new chapter in defence and tech” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: India-US bilateral relations News: India and the US have recently inaugurated the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (ICET). The launch of ICET shows that the relations… Continue reading A new chapter in defence and tech
Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US
Source: The post is based on the article “Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? The Russian President has announced that Russia is suspending its participation in the New START treaty, the only remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United… Continue reading Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US
Explained | Vostro Accounts and how they facilitate trade
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Vostro accounts and how they facilitate trade” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023 What is the News? Government officials informed that 20 Russian banks have opened Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVA) with partner banks in India. What is a Vostro Account? A vostro… Continue reading Explained | Vostro Accounts and how they facilitate trade
Brain-inspired image sensor can detect miniscule objects: IISc study
Source: The post is based on the article “Brain-inspired image sensor can detect miniscule objects: IISc study” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have shown how a brain-inspired image sensor can go beyond the diffraction limit of light to detect miniscule… Continue reading Brain-inspired image sensor can detect miniscule objects: IISc study
Mega push for ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to reach the target within year
Source: The post is based on the article “Mega push for ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to reach the target within year” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? Jal Jeevan Mission might not be able to achieve the target set for it of 100% tap water coverage for households by 2024,… Continue reading Mega push for ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to reach the target within year
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to begin the first synchronized vulture survey
Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to begin the first synchronized vulture survey” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? The Kerala Forest and Wildlife department along with its counterparts in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka is preparing to organize the first synchronized vulture… Continue reading Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to begin the first synchronized vulture survey
Slow progress to creating a safe workplace for women
Source– The post is based on the article “Slow progress to creating a safe workplace for women” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance: Issues related to women safety News- Recently, there were allegations of sexual harassment against higher authorities by some women… Continue reading Slow progress to creating a safe workplace for women
