Source: The post is based on an article “The consequences of declining fertility are many” published in The Hindu on 17th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 – Population and Associated issues News: According to the World Population Prospects 2022, the average number of children per woman in the reproductive age group has declined by 50%. This has changed from… Continue reading The consequences of declining fertility are many
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Remember Periyar with a pledge to embrace dissent
Source: The post is based on an article “Remember Periyar with a pledge to embrace dissent” published in The Hindu on 17th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 – important personalities News: Periyar E.V. Ramasamy’s birth anniversary is on 17th September. It is celebrated as Social Justice Day. Periyar is often referred to as an iconoclast because of the rebellious nature of… Continue reading Remember Periyar with a pledge to embrace dissent
NCERT issues guidelines to schools for early identification of mental health problems in students
Source: The post is based on the article “NCERT issues guidelines to schools for early identification of mental health problems in students” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the reasons for stress and anxiety among school-going children?3 What are the key guidelines issued by NCERT?4 Government… Continue reading NCERT issues guidelines to schools for early identification of mental health problems in students
IAF to fly AN-32 on blended biodiesel for 200 hours
Source: The post is based on the article “IAF to fly AN-32 on blended biodiesel for 200 hours” published in The Hindu on 17th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why is AN-32 aircraft being operated on blended biodiesel?3 What are the steps being taken to reduce aviation carbon emissions?4 What are the challenges… Continue reading IAF to fly AN-32 on blended biodiesel for 200 hours
Delay in PM’s flagship rural housing scheme to invite penalty
Source: The post is based on the article “Delay in PM’s flagship rural housing scheme to invite penalty” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(Gramin)?3 What has been the progress of the scheme?4 What is the penalty introduced by the government? What is… Continue reading Delay in PM’s flagship rural housing scheme to invite penalty
Tamil Nadu’s new breakfast scheme in schools
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu’s new breakfast scheme in schools” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2022. What is the News? Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has launched the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme for students of Class I to V in government schools. What is the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme?… Continue reading Tamil Nadu’s new breakfast scheme in schools
Climate action that runs on cooperative federalism
Source: The post is based on an article “Climate action that runs on cooperative federalism ” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 News: India has decided to buy 5,450 buses with an ambitious target to have 50,000 e-buses on the country’s roads by 2030. It shows India’s efforts towards climate goals. Rapid electrification is a… Continue reading Climate action that runs on cooperative federalism
The Eastern Economic Forum and India’s balancing act
Source: The post is based on the article “The Eastern Economic Forum and India’s balancing act” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India. Relevance: About Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). News: Recently, Russia hosted the seventh Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) Vladivostok. The Prime Minister of India has virtually… Continue reading The Eastern Economic Forum and India’s balancing act
Parliamentary business and an essential pit stop
Source: The post is based on the article “Parliamentary business and an essential pit stop” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges. Relevance: About the Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committees (DRSC). News: The recently concluded monsoon session was adjourned sine die. Parliament had only limited legislative… Continue reading Parliamentary business and an essential pit stop
India’s growing water crisis, the seen and unseen
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s growing water crisis, the seen and unseen” published in The Hindu on 15th September 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Economic geography.GS2- Government policies for development in various sectors. Relevance– About water crisis News-The articles explain the growing water crisis and its impact on rural-urban disputes. What are various… Continue reading India’s growing water crisis, the seen and unseen
