Source– The post is based on the article “Hill or city, urban planning cannot be an afterthought” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation. GS3- Disaster management Relevance– Urban planning for disaster resilience News– Recently, land subsidence took place in Joshimath due to heavy pressure on land and water. What are… Continue reading Hill or city, urban planning cannot be an afterthought
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The demand for a Greater Tipraland by the TIPRA Motha
Source: The post is based on the article “The demand for a Greater Tipraland by the TIPRA Motha” published in The Hindu on 13th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: Demand for new statehood News: The Tipraha Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA) Motha has come up with the demand for a Greater Tipraland in the… Continue reading The demand for a Greater Tipraland by the TIPRA Motha
India-U.S. space cooperation, from handshake to hug
Source– The post is based on the article “India-U.S. space cooperation, from handshake to hug” published in The Hindu on 13th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of space Relevance– International cooperation in space for India News– Recently, India and the United States have agreed to advance space collaboration in several areas under… Continue reading India-U.S. space cooperation, from handshake to hug
New broadband definition highlights the plight of India’s barely connected “grey spots”
Source: The post is based on the article “New broadband definition highlights the plight of India’s barely connected grey spots” published in The Hindu on 13th February 2023. What is the News? Recently, the definition of broadband was upgraded to mandate a minimum speed of 2Mbps. But telecom companies rarely prioritize the connectivity of users… Continue reading New broadband definition highlights the plight of India’s barely connected “grey spots”
What are microLED displays, and why is Apple shifting to it?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are microLED displays, and why is Apple shifting to it?” published in The Hindu on 13th February 2023. What is the News? Apple is reportedly shifting to microLED display technology, which is considered as the next big transition in display technology. What is MicroLED display technology?… Continue reading What are microLED displays, and why is Apple shifting to it?
Suitability of a candidate cleared by Collegium can’t be subject of judicial review: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Suitability of a candidate cleared by Collegium can’t be subject of judicial review: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. What is the news? The Supreme Court has recently dismissed the petitions seeking to restrain Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri from taking oath as an additional judge of the Madras… Continue reading Suitability of a candidate cleared by Collegium can’t be subject of judicial review: Supreme Court
India’s law and order matrix needs a reboot
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s law and order matrix needs a reboot” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance– Reform in police force News– The annual All India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police which was held recently. What are issues related to the conference… Continue reading India’s law and order matrix needs a reboot
What is a kilonova?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a kilonova?” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. What is the News? Researchers have confirmed the detection of a star system that will one day end in a kilonova. Scientists believe that only ten-star systems that exist in the Milky Way will end… Continue reading What is a kilonova?
Ring discovered around dwarf planet Quaoar confounds theories
Source: The post is based on the article “Ring discovered around dwarf planet Quaoar confounds theories” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. What is the News? Astronomers have spotted a ring around a dwarf planet called Quaoar in the outer reaches of the solar system. What is Quaoar? Quaoar is a dwarf planet… Continue reading Ring discovered around dwarf planet Quaoar confounds theories
Sundarban Bird Festival: 145 bird species spotted during the first bird festival in Sundarbans
Source: The post is based on the article “145 bird species spotted during the first bird festival in Sundarbans” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. What is the News? Birders, wildlife enthusiasts and forest officials have sighted 145 different bird species during the first Sundarban Bird Festival. About Sundarban Bird Festival It is… Continue reading Sundarban Bird Festival: 145 bird species spotted during the first bird festival in Sundarbans
