Source: The post is based on the article “Home to 70% of the world’s tigers, India has a huge part of the species’ total genetic variation” published in The Times of India on 13th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment, Science & Technology Relevance: benefits of molecular genome research in conserving endangered species News: Every organism… Continue reading Home to 70% of the world’s tigers, India has a huge part of the species’ total genetic variation
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Lots Of People? Good. Tiny Plots? Bad
Source: The post is based on the article “Lots Of People? Good. Tiny Plots? Bad” published in The Times of India on 11th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Population & Associated Issues Relevance: benefits of rising population News: According to the United Nations (UN) population estimates, this year, the population of India surpassed or will surpass… Continue reading Lots Of People? Good. Tiny Plots? Bad
Jailhouse Shock – Tihar won’t change unless some authority is made directly responsible for running it
Source: The post is based on the article “Jailhouse Shock – Tihar won’t change unless some authority is made directly responsible for running it” published in The Times of India on 10th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About managing Tihar Jail. News:… Continue reading Jailhouse Shock – Tihar won’t change unless some authority is made directly responsible for running it
The ocean is under unprecedented stress – on ocean conservation
Source: This post is created based on the article “‘With every breath we take, we are connected to the ocean. Yet, the ocean is under unprecedented stress”, published in The Times of India on 9th May 2023. Syllabus Topic – GS Paper 3 – Environment Conservation Context: The article discusses the challenges of protecting oceans… Continue reading The ocean is under unprecedented stress – on ocean conservation
Land Of Quotas Manipur is another example of agitation stemming from shrinking land holdings & few regular jobs
Source: The post is based on the article “Land Of Quotas – Manipur is another example of agitation stemming from shrinking land holdings & few regular jobs” published in The Times of India on 9th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Security challenges and their management in border areas. Relevance: About the unrest in Manipur. News: Manipur’s violence between… Continue reading Land Of Quotas Manipur is another example of agitation stemming from shrinking land holdings & few regular jobs
China Shops – India’s multilateralism comes up against the reality of Beijing-Islamabad, Beijing-Moscow compacts
Source: The post is based on the article “China Shops – India’s multilateralism comes up against the reality of Beijing-Islamabad, Beijing-Moscow compacts” published in The Times of India on 8th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About China-dominated forums. News: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ meeting was… Continue reading China Shops – India’s multilateralism comes up against the reality of Beijing-Islamabad, Beijing-Moscow compacts
Yes, Kids Are Born Digital
Source: The post is based on the article “Yes, Kids Are Born Digital – Where they need adult help is in fighting digital addiction. Because the neurochemistry of excessive smartphone usage is the same as that of narcotic drugs” published in The Times of India on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues Related to Children… Continue reading Yes, Kids Are Born Digital
Findings of PLFS on FLPR: Bitter-Half Of Working Story
Source: The post is based on the article “Bitter-Half Of Working Story” published in The Times of India on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.. Relevance: About the findings of PLFS on FLPR. News: According to the recent Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report, female labour force participation rate… Continue reading Findings of PLFS on FLPR: Bitter-Half Of Working Story
What is behind Manipur’s widespread unrest?
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Imphal On Boil – Normalisation in Northeast is key to solving inter-ethnic tensions. India must also talk to Myanmar” published in The Times of India on 5th May 2023. “What is behind Manipur’s widespread unrest?” published in The Hindu on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – communalism,… Continue reading What is behind Manipur’s widespread unrest?
India Has Lithium. But Who’ll End Up Benefiting From It?
Source: The post is based on the article “India Has Lithium. But Who’ll End Up Benefiting From It?” published in The Times of India on 4th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Issues Related to Mobilization of Resources Relevance: concerns associated with inferred lithium. News: The Geological Survey of India has inferred lithium resources of 5.9 million… Continue reading India Has Lithium. But Who’ll End Up Benefiting From It?
