Source: The post is based on the article “Lancet warns about ‘Tomato Flu’ in India among children” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2022. What is the News? Lancet has sounded an alarm over the emergence of a new non-life-threatening virus called tomato flu among children below five years of age. Note: Tomato Flu… Continue reading Lancet warns about ‘Tomato Flu’ in India among children
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Factoring in the risk-Development of mountain areas over the years has upset the ecological balance
Source: The post is based on the article “Factoring in the risk-Development of mountain areas over the years has upset the ecological balance” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Disasters and disaster management. Relevance: To understand the impacts of development activities in hilly areas. News: At least 25 people were killed over the weekend… Continue reading Factoring in the risk-Development of mountain areas over the years has upset the ecological balance
A Centre-State skew further widened
Source: The post is based on the article “A Centre-State skew further widened” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2: Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Relevance: To understand the issues of the financial health of States and Centre. News: In a NITI Aayog meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, various Chief Ministers… Continue reading A Centre-State skew further widened
Anganwadi system: Not centres of learning yet
Source: The post is based on the article “Not centres of learning yet” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Relevance: To understand the issues associated with the Anganwadi system. News: The Anganwadi system, part of the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), at… Continue reading Anganwadi system: Not centres of learning yet
Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study” published in The Hindu on 20th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the study3 What are the findings of the study?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? A study conducted in… Continue reading Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study
Data on Manual Scavenging
Source: The post is based on the article “Data on Manual Scavenging” published in The Hindu on 22nd August 2022. What is the News? The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment has provided data on Manual Scavenging while replying to a question in Lok Sabha. What is Manual Scavenging? Click Here to read People Engaged… Continue reading Data on Manual Scavenging
Making bail impossible
Source: The post is based on an article “Making bail impossible” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Fundamental Rights and the Bail News: The ruling of ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla Case (1976) was overruled by the Supreme Court(SC) while upholding the right… Continue reading Making bail impossible
Delhi Police’s use of facial recognition technology
Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi Police’s use of facial recognition technology” published in The Hindu on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Relevance: To understand facial recognition technology. News: A recent RTI findings reveal that the Delhi Police treats matches of above 80%… Continue reading Delhi Police’s use of facial recognition technology
‘Forcible’ Aadhaar-voter ID linking
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Forcible’ Aadhaar-voter ID linking” published in The Hindu on 22nd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the statutory provisions for linking of voter ID and Aadhaar3 What are the benefits and concerns associated with the linking of voter ID and Aadhaar?4 About the data on linking of voter ID… Continue reading ‘Forcible’ Aadhaar-voter ID linking
What next on data protection?
Source: The post is based on the article “What next on data protection?” published in The Hindu on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: To understand the issues associated with the withdrawal of the Personal Data Protection Bill. News: Recently,… Continue reading What next on data protection?
