Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What is the status of China’s Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia?” published in The Hindu on 6th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)?3 How has BRI progressed since its launch?4 What is the progress of… Continue reading Explained | What is the status of China’s Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia?
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The way to control tuberculosis
Source: The post is based on an article “The way to control tuberculosis” published in the “The Hindu” on 6th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) News: In recent years, WHO… Continue reading The way to control tuberculosis
Handcuffing, a judicial tap, and the long arm of the law
Source: The post is based on an article “Handcuffing, a judicial tap, and the long arm of the law” published in the “The Hindu” on 6th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Fundamental Rights; Handcuffing News: Recently, the Karnataka High Court, in Suprit Ishwar Divate vs The State of… Continue reading Handcuffing, a judicial tap, and the long arm of the law
The relentless march of FPIs to the exit gate
Source: This post is based on the article “The relentless march of FPIs to the exit gate” published in The Hindu on 5th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy Relevance: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) exiting India, Impact of Russia-Ukraine war News: FPIs have been on a selling spree in India. June 2022 witnessed the… Continue reading The relentless march of FPIs to the exit gate
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
