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Why Himalayan towns need a different kind of development    

Why in the News? The Teesta dam breach and Himachal floods highlight the urgent need to evaluate development projects based on their environmental impact, especially in fragile mountain regions. What are the underlying issues in the cities of IHR?  Inadequate Planning Models: Planning institutions in the IHR often use models from the plains, which are… Continue reading Why Himalayan towns need a different kind of development    

[8th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed:  The leader who lost touch with Bangladesh

PYQ Relevance: Q. The protests in Shahbag Square in Dhaka in Bangladesh reveal a fundamental split in society between the nationalists and Islamic forces. What is its significance for India? (UPSC IAS/2013) Q. Critically examine the compulsions which prompted India to play a decisive roles in the emergence of Bangladesh. (UPSC IAS/2013) Mentors’ comment: The… Continue reading [8th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed:  The leader who lost touch with Bangladesh

[Ranker Webinar For UPSC 2026] By AIR -2, Animesh Pradhan On Qualifying UPSC In First Attempt || Join on 09th August 2024 At 7 PM.

You don’t need more beginner level advice. What you need is a High Momentum plan and Support System. Animesh Pradhan, AIR -2, 1st Attempt, UAP’23 Mentorship Student Register for the UPSC Masterclass by AIR -2 on 09th August 2024 at 7:00 to get yearlong mentorship & study plan for UPSC-CSE Read about AIR-2′ Animesh Pradhan’s… Continue reading [Ranker Webinar For UPSC 2026] By AIR -2, Animesh Pradhan On Qualifying UPSC In First Attempt || Join on 09th August 2024 At 7 PM.

A closer look at beefng up Jammu’s counter-terror grid    

Why in the news? The Jammu region has faced severe security issues recently, exacerbated by troop redeployment to the LAC. To address this, around 3,500 additional troops and Special Forces were deployed. Present Context of J&K Security Concerns: The Jammu region has seen a resurgence in terrorist activities, with security forces suffering significant losses. The… Continue reading A closer look at beefng up Jammu’s counter-terror grid    

[pib] Nandini Sahakar Yojana

Why in the News? The Minister of Cooperation has provided some information about the Nandini Sahakar Yojana. NCDC has cumulatively disbursed financial assistance amounting to Rs. 6426.36 crore for the development of cooperative societies exclusively promoted by women across the country. About Nandini Sahakar Yojana The Nandini Sahakar Scheme was initiated by the National Cooperative… Continue reading [pib] Nandini Sahakar Yojana

The hormone Oestrogen

Why in the News? “Osteoporosis” is a condition where bones become weak and brittle, with over 10 million cases annually in India. It predominantly affects ageing women due to decreased oestrogen levels post-menopause. A recent study in Nature by researchers at the Universities of California uncovered a brain-derived hormone, CCN3, which increases bone mass in… Continue reading The hormone Oestrogen

[pib] New Schemes for Co-operatives

Why in the News? The Ministry of Cooperation, since its inception on 6th July 2021, has taken many initiatives to strengthen and deepen the cooperative movement at the grassroots level. What is a Co-operative? A cooperative is “an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations… Continue reading [pib] New Schemes for Co-operatives

Inaugural Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, 2024 announced 

Why in the News? G Padmanabhan, the Chandrayaan-3 team, Annapurni Subramaniam, and 30 others have been chosen for the inaugural Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP), India’s new national science awards established last year. What is Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar? The RVP comprises four awards: Vigyan Ratna for lifetime achievement. Vigyan Shri for scientists of all ages. Vigyan… Continue reading Inaugural Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, 2024 announced 

[7th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Powering up to get to the $30-trillion economy point

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 Define potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factorsthat have been inhibiting India from realizing its potential GDP?  (UPSC IAS/2020) Q2 Explain the difference between the computing methodology of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015. (UPSC IAS/2021)  Note4Students:  Mains:  Challenges related to… Continue reading [7th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Powering up to get to the $30-trillion economy point

How India needs to deal with the new Bangladesh?  

Why in the News? India will require significant political and diplomatic acumen to navigate the fallout from Sheikh Hasina’s fall, which could destabilize and potentially reshape the geopolitics of the subcontinent. Why Hasina’s fall was not a surprise? Long-standing Discontent: Widespread protests against Sheikh Hasina’s government had been brewing over issues like a controversial quota… Continue reading How India needs to deal with the new Bangladesh?  

On UP’s stringent Anti-conversion law     

Why in the news? The UP Assembly’s amendments to its regressive ‘Anti-conversion’ law appear aimed at facilitating misuse, with over 400 cases registered since the original 2021 law. What is UP’s ‘Anti-conversion’ law? Uttar Pradesh’s “Anti-conversion” law, officially known as the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, prohibits religious conversion through… Continue reading On UP’s stringent Anti-conversion law     

Counting the ‘poor’ having nutritional deficiency       

Why in the news? The National Sample Survey Office has released the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) report for 2022-23, along with public access to unit-level data on household expenditures. What does the recent NSSO Report tell us? The report utilizes various definitions of poverty established by past committees, with the poverty line (PL) being… Continue reading Counting the ‘poor’ having nutritional deficiency       

The Physics of Pressure

Why in the News? Pressure is an indispensable part of life, often unnoticed but always present. It’s the interaction of microscopic particles with the macroscopic world, creating phenomena like air pressure. What is Pressure? Pressure is defined as the force exerted per unit area on a surface.  For example, an apple weighing 100 g exerts… Continue reading The Physics of Pressure

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