Source: The post is based on the article “The strange case of the Indian skimmer” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022 What is the News? Recently, Indian skimmer was seen in huge flocks during winter in Coringa wildlife sanctuary (Kakinada). What is an Indian Skimmer? Indian skimmer or Indian scissors-bill (Rynchops albicollis) is… Continue reading The strange case of the Indian skimmer
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Global Dashboard for Vaccine Equity: Explained | Can vaccine distribution be made fairer?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Can vaccine distribution be made fairer?” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022 What is the News? The Global Dashboard for Vaccine Equity has recently been released. What is the Global Dashboard for Vaccine Equity? Global Dashboard for Vaccine Equity is a joint effort… Continue reading Global Dashboard for Vaccine Equity: Explained | Can vaccine distribution be made fairer?
Research first: On the UGC move on research papers by Ph.D. scholars
Source– The post is based on the article “Research first: On the UGC move on research papers by Ph.D. scholars” published in The Hindu on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education News- The article explains the recent move by UGC for removing the mandatory requirement of publishing papers… Continue reading Research first: On the UGC move on research papers by Ph.D. scholars
Autonomy oils the wheels of higher education excellence
Source– The post is based on the article “Autonomy oils the wheels of higher education excellence” published in The Hindu on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance: Higher education News- The article explains the autonomy related issues with Indian universities. What are some facts associated with ranking… Continue reading Autonomy oils the wheels of higher education excellence
Centre’s silence on judicial postings condemnable: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre’s silence on judicial postings condemnable: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 11th November 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has sought an explanation from the Centre as to why there was a delay in processing names recommended by the apex court collegium for… Continue reading Centre’s silence on judicial postings condemnable: Supreme Court
Himalayan Gray Langur: Altitude decides simian attitude to diet
Source: The post is based on the article “Altitude decides simian attitude to diet” published in The Hindu on 11th November 2022. What is the News? A study has found that different elevations of habitation make one group of Himalayan Gray Langur prefer fruits and another group feeds on flowers. About Himalayan Gray Langur Himalayan… Continue reading Himalayan Gray Langur: Altitude decides simian attitude to diet
In EWS verdict, a discrimination antithetical to equality
Source: The post is based on the article “In EWS verdict, a discrimination antithetical to equality” published in The Hindu on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About India’s reservation criteria. News: The Supreme Court of India in… Continue reading In EWS verdict, a discrimination antithetical to equality
Should Chief Ministers have a say in the appointment of Governors?
Source– The post is based on the article “Should Chief Ministers have a say in the appointment of Governors?” published in The Hindu on 10th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Functioning of executive and issues related to federalism News- The article explains the mechanims and powers of office of Governor. What are the roles and responsibilities… Continue reading Should Chief Ministers have a say in the appointment of Governors?
Forgotten in India after fighting from world trenches
Source– The post is based on the article “Forgotten in India after fighting from world trenches” published in The Hindu on 10th November 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Modern Indian history News- The article explains India’s contribution in two world wars. What was the contribution of India in two world wars? Almost 1.5 million men volunteered to… Continue reading Forgotten in India after fighting from world trenches
Vice-Chancellors must have served 10 years as professor, be picked from panel, says Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Vice-Chancellors must have served 10 years as professor, be picked from panel, says Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 11th November 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has quashed the appointment of a Vice-Chancellor of Soban Singh Jeena University of Uttarakhand for being in… Continue reading Vice-Chancellors must have served 10 years as professor, be picked from panel, says Supreme Court
