A matter of import: On spectre of wider trade and current account deficits

Source: This post is based on the article “A matter of import: On spectre of wider trade and current account deficits” published in The Hindu on 5th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues related to growth and development Relevance: Boosting India’s exports News: India’s monthly merchandise trade deficit hit a fresh record… Continue reading A matter of import: On spectre of wider trade and current account deficits

The rush to overhaul education

Source: This post is based on the article “The rush to overhaul education” published in The Hindu on 5th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Issues related to development of Education Relevance: Concerns regarding education reforms initiated by the Andhra Govt News: The Andhra Pradesh government’s hurried education reforms are a cause for worry. The Andhra… Continue reading The rush to overhaul education

Explained | China’s new high-tech aircraft carrier Fujian and its advanced catapult system

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | China’s new high-tech aircraft carrier Fujian and its advanced catapult system” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Fujian?3 Features4 What is an Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System(EMALS)?5 What is India’s status on the EMALS system? What is… Continue reading Explained | China’s new high-tech aircraft carrier Fujian and its advanced catapult system

Chenkurinji Tree: Saving Chenkurinji from climate change

What is the News? Chenkurinji Tree which was once abundant in the Aryankavu Pass in Kerala’s Kollam district has been fast receding from the area over the years. About Chenkurinji  Chenkurinji (Gluta travancorica) is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae.  It is endemic to the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. The Shendurni wildlife sanctuary in… Continue reading Chenkurinji Tree: Saving Chenkurinji from climate change

New pathway to regulate nitrate absorption in plants

Contents1 What is the News?2 How are Nitrates absorbed by roots?3 What role do Nitrates play in the development of a plant?4 What happens due to the overuse of Nitrates?5 What is the method found by researchers to regulate nitrate absorption in plants? What is the News? Researchers from the National Centre of Biological Sciences,… Continue reading New pathway to regulate nitrate absorption in plants

India is leading the world in digital revolution, asserts PM Modi

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Digital India campaign?3 How has the Digital India campaign helped India?4 What are the portals launched by the Prime Minister? What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated several portals during the seventh anniversary of the “Digital India” campaign.  What is the Digital India campaign? Launched… Continue reading India is leading the world in digital revolution, asserts PM Modi

The problem with our university vision

Source: The post is based on an article “The problem with our university visions” published in the “The Hindu” on 5th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Social Sector; Education Sector Relevance:  Higher Education reforms News: Recently, the global ranking systems such as the coveted QS World University Rankings were announced for the international rankings of… Continue reading The problem with our university vision

A chaotic world, the perils of multilateralism

Source: The post is based on an article “A chaotic world, the perils of multilateralism”” published in the “The Hindu” on 5th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 International Organization; Bilateral Relations Relevance: Bilateralism and Multilateralism News: Recently, a Quad summit, a BRICS summit and a G-7 summit were convened across thew world. The world leaders… Continue reading A chaotic world, the perils of multilateralism

India needs to scale up direct nutrition interventions

Source: The post is based on an article “India needs to scale up direct nutrition interventions” published in the “The Hindu” on 5th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – Social Sector; Health Sector; Poverty and Hunger; Relevance: Hunger and Nutrition; POSHAN 2.0 News: India’s is going to celebrate 75th Anniversary of Independence, therefore, it is important… Continue reading India needs to scale up direct nutrition interventions

The need for space sustainability

Source: The post is based on the article “The need for space sustainability” published in “The Hindu” on 5th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Awareness in the fields of Space. Relevance: To understand the challenges associated with space sustainability. News: The U.K. hosted the fourth summit for Space Sustainability in London in collaboration with the Secure World Foundation.… Continue reading The need for space sustainability

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