Source: The post is based on the article “Arunachal yields a potentially new songbird” published in The Hindu on 12th December 2022 What is the News? Birdwatchers have discovered a new species of Wren Babblers in remote northeastern Arunachal Pradesh. They have named it as Lisu wren babbler after the Lisu community of Arunachal Pradesh.… Continue reading Grey billed Wren Babblers: Arunachal yields a potentially new songbird
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India says era of classifying terrorists as ‘bad, ‘good’ on basis of political convenience must end immediately
Source: The post is based on the article “India says era of classifying terrorists as ‘bad, ‘good’ on basis of political convenience must end immediately” published in The Hindu on 12th December 2022 What is the News? India has conveyed to the 15-member United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that the era of classifying terrorists as… Continue reading India says era of classifying terrorists as ‘bad, ‘good’ on basis of political convenience must end immediately
What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it?” published in The Hindu on 12th December 2022 What is the News? Apple has announced it will be increasing the number of data points protected by end-to-end encryption on iCloud from 14 to 23 categories. … Continue reading What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it?
Back on track – P.T. Usha can create a road map for India’s bid for the Olympics in the 2030s
Source: The post is based on the article “Back on track – P.T. Usha can create a road map for India’s bid for the Olympics in the 2030s” published in The Hindu on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Sports sector governance. Relevance: About improving India’s sports sector. News: Recently, P.T. Usha was appointed as… Continue reading Back on track – P.T. Usha can create a road map for India’s bid for the Olympics in the 2030s
Centre introduces Bills to modify ST list in four States
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre introduces Bills to modify ST list in four States” published in The Hindu on 10th December 2022 What is the News? The Government of India has introduced four separate bills in the Lok Sabha to revise the list of Scheduled Tribes in Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu,… Continue reading Centre introduces Bills to modify ST list in four States
ILO declaration urges countries to ensure labour protection
Source: The post is based on the article “ILO declaration urges countries to ensure labour protection” published in The Hindu on 10th December 2022 What is the News? The 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organisation(APRM of ILO) has adopted the Singapore Declaration. What is the Singapore Declaration? The Singapore… Continue reading ILO declaration urges countries to ensure labour protection
Three Himalayan medicinal plants enter IUCN Red List
Source: The post is based on the article “Three Himalayan medicinal plants enter IUCN Red List” published in The Hindu on 10th December 2022 What is the News? Three medicinal plant species found in the Himalayas have made it to IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Which are these three Himalayan plant species? Meizotropis pellita… Continue reading Three Himalayan medicinal plants enter IUCN Red List
The G-20 can be the UN Security Council alternative
Source: The post is based on the article “The G-20 can be the UN Security Council alternative” published in The Hindu on 10th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Global grouping Relevance: India and G20 News: The article explains the significance of G20 as an alternative to UNSC. It also explains India’s role in promoting G20 as an… Continue reading The G-20 can be the UN Security Council alternative
What will India offer during its presidency of the G20?
Source– The post is based on the article “What will India offer during its presidency of the G20?” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Global groupings Relevance– G20 grouping and its working News– The article explains the details of the G20 forum. It also explains the case of the India presidency… Continue reading What will India offer during its presidency of the G20?
The sustained growth in remittances
Source– The post is based on the article “The sustained growth in remittances” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Indian diaspora Relevance– Economic cooperation of India with GCC and advanced economies News– The article explains the trends of remittances across the world. It also explains the case of India According to… Continue reading The sustained growth in remittances
