Source: The post is based on the article “Stay Grounded, Isro – The space agency’s Indian-on-the-Moon target looks within reach. But its key role is domestic tech transfer” published in The Times of India on 19th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science & Technology – Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology Relevance: Achievement of… Continue reading Stay Grounded, ISRO – The space agency’s Indian-on-the-Moon target looks within reach
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Next Up, The Khaki Ceiling – on women representation in police
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Next Up, The Khaki Ceiling” published in The Times of India on 14th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. News: This article discusses the need and… Continue reading Next Up, The Khaki Ceiling – on women representation in police
Inquilab Forever- Who’s in charge, if everyone’s protesting?
Source: The post is based on the article “Inquilab Forever- Who’s in charge, if everyone’s protesting?” published in “The Times of India” on 14th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: The article discusses Jadavpur University authorities protesting against their own students over disagreements… Continue reading Inquilab Forever- Who’s in charge, if everyone’s protesting?
Administrators- All services need more officers, not just IFS.
Source: The post is based on the article “Administrators- All services need more officers, not just IFS. So do local govts. And recruit more specialists” published in “The Times of India” on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Role of civil services in a democracy. News: The article discusses the need for strengthening the Indian… Continue reading Administrators- All services need more officers, not just IFS.
GLOF’s Sikkim shocker: Much before the flooding, local & green groups had flagged risks
Source: The post is based on the article “GLOF’s Sikkim shocker: Much before the flooding, local & green groups had flagged risks.” published in “The Times of India” on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- disaster management News: The article discusses the devastating impacts of climate change in the Himalayas, emphasizing recent tragic events and failures… Continue reading GLOF’s Sikkim shocker: Much before the flooding, local & green groups had flagged risks
Pro-Choice, Pro-Women – A split SC verdict reflects a wider judicial-medical confusion about abortion rights
Source: The post is based on the article “Pro-Choice, Pro-Women – A split SC verdict reflects a wider judicial-medical confusion about abortion rights. This must change” published in “The Times of India” on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- polity- fundamental rights News: The article discusses a split decision by India’s Supreme Court on allowing a… Continue reading Pro-Choice, Pro-Women – A split SC verdict reflects a wider judicial-medical confusion about abortion rights
Good, Do Better – For India, to be the fastest growing major economy isn’t enough
Source: The post is based on the article “Good, Do Better – For India, to be the fastest growing major economy isn’t enough. Real change needs 8% growth” published in The Times of India on 12th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: measures needed for India to increase… Continue reading Good, Do Better – For India, to be the fastest growing major economy isn’t enough
RBI proposes card-on-file tokenization for debit and credit cards: What this means for online shoppers
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI proposes card-on-file tokenization for debit and credit cards: What this means for online shoppers” published in “TOI” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor has recently proposed the introduction of card-on-file tokenization (CoFT) facility at the issuer-bank level.… Continue reading RBI proposes card-on-file tokenization for debit and credit cards: What this means for online shoppers
Sikkim tells us to be very careful before allowing any new hydropower project in the Himalayas
Source: The post is based on the article “Sikkim tells us to be very careful before allowing any new hydropower project in the Himalayas” published in The Times of India on 7th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Climate Change Relevance: concerns with Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in Sikkim News: Sikkim has recently faced… Continue reading Sikkim tells us to be very careful before allowing any new hydropower project in the Himalayas
He was a farmers’ scientist – on contribution of M.S. Swaminathan
Source: The post is based on the article “He Was A Farmers’ Scientist” published in The Times of India on 7th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture Relevance: About M.S. Swaminathan’s contribution in agriculture News: M.S. Swaminathan, a respected agricultural scientist from India, recently passed away. Who was M.S. Swaminathan? Read Here: Swaminathan walked ahead of… Continue reading He was a farmers’ scientist – on contribution of M.S. Swaminathan
