Source-This post on Direct Seeding of Rice has been created based on the article “Why direct seeding of rice (DSR) is yet to pick up in Punjab” published in “The Indian Express” on 18 June 2024. Why in the news? The Punjab government has been actively promoting the DSR or ‘tar-wattar‘ technique for rice cultivation.… Continue reading Direct Seeding of Rice
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Issues with the NEP’s Structure
Source-This post on Issues with the NEP’s Structure has been created based on the article “Why NEP implementation has been a failure” published in “The Indian Express” on 17 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2– Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context-The article highlights the issue with… Continue reading Issues with the NEP’s Structure
Significance of G7 summits for leaders
Source: The post significance of G7 summits for leaders has been created, based on the article “G7, West’s shifting political landscape and India’s growing salience” published in “Indian express” on 17th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-international relation- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Context: The… Continue reading Significance of G7 summits for leaders
Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) Report
Source-This post on HCES Report has been created based on the article “Consumption inequality up in rural areas of 11 states in past decade: HCES” published in “Livemint” on 10 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), released its report. It showed that consumption inequality increased in rural areas of 11 states… Continue reading Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) Report
Collapse in Ghatkopar – A moment to reflect on ailing municipal governance
Source-This post on Collapse in Ghatkopar – A moment to reflect on ailing municipal governance has been created based on the article “Collapse in Ghatkopar, a call to reform” published in “The Indian Express” on 18 May 2022. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2– Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up… Continue reading Collapse in Ghatkopar – A moment to reflect on ailing municipal governance
UNESCO’s Memory of the World Recognition for Indian Texts
Source-This post on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Recognition for Indian Texts is based on the article “Ramcharitmanas among 3 Indian literary works included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Regional Register: Their significance” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th May 2024. Why in the News? During the tenth session of the Memory of the World… Continue reading UNESCO’s Memory of the World Recognition for Indian Texts
Xenotransplantation
Source-This post on Xenotransplantation is based on the article “First human recipient of pig kidney transplant dies: What is xenotransplantation, why pigs are used” published in “The Indian Express” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the first person to receive a transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney through Xenotransplantation passed away… Continue reading Xenotransplantation
India Volatility Index (VIX)
Source: This post on India Volatility Index VIX is based on the article “India VIX Index rallies: What does market volatility mean for investors?” published in “The Indian Express” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? Recent, surge in the India VIX reflects the anticipated near-term volatility in the market. About Volatility Index (VIX)… Continue reading India Volatility Index (VIX)
Semal trees
Source-This post on Semal trees is based on the article “Semal trees are being wiped out in Rajasthan due to Udaipur’s Holi” published in “The Hindu” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? Semal trees in Rajasthan are facing extinction because of Udaipur’s Holi festivities. Traditionally, the stripped stems or branches of semal trees serve… Continue reading Semal trees
Auroras
Source-This post on Auroras is based on the article “Aurora Borealis: What are northern and southern lights? Why do they occur?” published in “The Indian Express” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? A powerful solar storm recently caused a dazzling array of colors to light up the skies in several locations worldwide. About… Continue reading Auroras
