Source: The post is based on the article “Bhopal tragedy compensation fund of ₹50cr unutilised: SC” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has asked the Centre why it is asking for more funds from Union Carbide for the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy pointing out that Rs… Continue reading Bhopal tragedy compensation fund of ₹50cr unutilised: SC
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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 What is the News? Recently, Scientists conducted studies to find out glassfrogs –a species known for their ability of becoming transparent– are able to achieve such transparency. What are Glassfrogs? Glassfrogs live in… 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
India, U.K sign and exchange letters for Young Professionals Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “India, U.K sign and exchange letters for Young Professionals Scheme” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023 What is the News? India and the United Kingdom have signed and exchanged letters for the Young Professionals Scheme in London,UK. What is the Young Professionals Scheme? The Young… Continue reading India, U.K sign and exchange letters for Young Professionals Scheme
Centre adopts new standards for digital TV receivers
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre adopts new standards for digital TV receivers” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023 What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) has come out with quality standards for three electronic devices—digital television receivers, USB Type-C chargers and Video Surveillance Systems (VSS). What are… Continue reading Centre adopts new standards for digital TV receivers
A mountain reeling under human aggression
Source: The post is based on the following articles “A mountain reeling under human aggression” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023. “Broken-Back Mountains: Joshimath, Darjeeling, Sikkim” published in The Times of India on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management. Relevance: About protecting Hilly areas. News: The Himalayan town Joshimath is under tremendous… Continue reading A mountain reeling under human aggression
The delay in the decennial Census
Source: The post is based on the article “The delay in the decennial Census” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Population and associated issues. Relevance: About the implications of the delaying census. News: The decennial Census exercise has been postponed till September 2023. Except for the 2021 census, none of the previous… Continue reading The delay in the decennial Census
Land subsidence: PMO reviews situation in ‘sinking’ Joshimath town
Source: The post is based on the article “PMO reviews situation in ‘sinking’ Joshimath town” published in The Hindu on 8th January 2023 What is the News? Joshimath has been declared a Landslide-subsidence zone and over 60 families living in uninhabitable houses in the sinking town have been evacuated to temporary relief centers. What is… Continue reading Land subsidence: PMO reviews situation in ‘sinking’ Joshimath town
