Source: The post is based on the article “India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index” published in TOI on 24th April 2023 What is the News? The World Bank has released the Logistics Performance Index 2023. What is the Logistics Performance Index(LPI)? Released by: World Bank Purpose: It is an interactive benchmarking tool created… Continue reading India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index
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NCERT Textbook team members write: Curriculum has been rationalised for the times
Source: The post is based on the following articles “We Don’t Get History. So, Let’s Not Study It” published in The Times of India on 24th April 2023. “NCERT Textbook team members write: Curriculum has been rationalised for the times” published in the Indian Express on 24th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Issues relating to development and management… Continue reading NCERT Textbook team members write: Curriculum has been rationalised for the times
Heatwaves & Cool Heads – We shouldn’t panic about summer extremes, because there are well-understood solutions. The trick is to implement them smartly
Source: The post is based on the article “Heatwaves & Cool Heads – We shouldn’t panic about summer extremes, because there are well-understood solutions. The trick is to implement them smartly” published in The Times of India on 22nd April 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About the impact of heatwaves. News: Heatwaves have forced schools to close in… Continue reading Heatwaves & Cool Heads – We shouldn’t panic about summer extremes, because there are well-understood solutions. The trick is to implement them smartly
Quantum Jump: GoI does well to fund R&D in computing’s next revolution
Source: The post is based on the article “Quantum Jump: GoI does well to fund R&D in computing’s next revolution” published in The Times of India on 22nd April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Science and Technology – Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Relevance: About National Quantum Mission. News: The government’s recent announcement for National Quantum Mission… Continue reading Quantum Jump: GoI does well to fund R&D in computing’s next revolution
HAPless In Heat – As extreme summer temperatures hit many parts of India, are govts thinking of vulnerable groups?
Source: The post is based on the article “HAPless In Heat – As extreme summer temperatures hit many parts of India, are govts thinking of vulnerable groups?” published in The Times of India on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About the impact of heatwaves. News: Heatwaves have forced schools to close in parts of… Continue reading HAPless In Heat – As extreme summer temperatures hit many parts of India, are govts thinking of vulnerable groups?
‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’” published in The Times of India on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About tiger population. News: Recently, the government released the 5th cycle of India’s Tiger Census. Based on the survey, the… Continue reading ‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’
Assam, Arunachal ink ‘historic’ border pact
Source: The post is based on the article “Assam, Arunachal ink ‘historic’ border pact” published in TOI on 21st April 2023 What is the News? Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to end a 51-year-old inter-state border dispute. What is the historical context of the boundary dispute… Continue reading Assam, Arunachal ink ‘historic’ border pact
Be Smart, Be Humane – As more flee to Mizoram from Myanmar, New Delhi must understand costs of not having a refugee policy
Source: The post is based on the article “Be Smart, Be Humane – As more flee to Mizoram from Myanmar, New Delhi must understand costs of not having a refugee policy” published in The Times of India on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s… Continue reading Be Smart, Be Humane – As more flee to Mizoram from Myanmar, New Delhi must understand costs of not having a refugee policy
The GeM In What Govt Buys
Source– The post is based on the article “The GeM In What Govt Buys” published in “The Times of India” on 20h April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Issues related to government procurement News– The Government e Marketplace (GeM) crossed a historic milestone at the end of 2022-23: Government agencies purchased goods… Continue reading The GeM In What Govt Buys
Beware Dr Hustle – on social media influencers
Source: This post is created based on the article “beware dr hustle”, published in Times of India on 20th April 2023. Syllabus Topic – GS Paper 2 – Government policies for various sectors Context: Recently, a viral video on a chocolate drink created a controversy India’s influencer economy – the business of using social media… Continue reading Beware Dr Hustle – on social media influencers
