Canada’s actions are in violation of Vienna Convention, says Jaishankar

Source: The post is based on the article “Canada’s actions are in violation of Vienna Convention, says Jaishankar” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Vienna Convention?3 What does the 1961 Vienna Convention say about recalling diplomats?4 Are there any past instances of recalling diplomats? What… Continue reading Canada’s actions are in violation of Vienna Convention, says Jaishankar

Army to start phasing out Cheetah, Chetak helicopters from 2027

Source: The post is based on the article “Army to start phasing out Cheetah, Chetak helicopters from 2027” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Chetak Helicopter?3 What is a Cheetah?4 What is Indigenous light utility helicopters(LUHs)? What is the News? The Army will start phasing out… Continue reading Army to start phasing out Cheetah, Chetak helicopters from 2027

Not just a case about improving investigation

Source: This post has been created based on the article “Not just a case about improving investigation” published in The Hindu on 21st October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Governance — Role of civil services in a democracy. News: This article discusses the issue of poor quality of investigation in India. It also highlights… Continue reading Not just a case about improving investigation

Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is set for first test flight

Source: The post is based on the article “Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is set for first test flight” published in “The Hindu” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has launched Gaganyaan’s first Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1(TV-D1). What is Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1(TV-D1)? Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission… Continue reading Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is set for first test flight

As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains

Source: The post is based on the article “As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains” published in “The Hindu” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways will run special trains on October 29 to carry volunteers with soil (mitti) from different parts of the country to New Delhi.… Continue reading As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains

Estivation: The summer’s urge to nap

Source: The post is based on the article “Estivation: The summer’s urge to nap” published in “The Hindu” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? This article talks about estivation. What is Estivation? Estivation is also known as aestivation. It is a biological phenomenon during which some animals enter a prolonged state of dormancy… Continue reading Estivation: The summer’s urge to nap

Major regional disparity in overcoming cancer though survival rates are up: study

Source: The post is based on the article “Major regional disparity in overcoming cancer though survival rates are up: study” published in “The Hindu” on 20th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Cervical Cancer?3 What are the key findings of the study on the cervical cancer survival rates?4 What are the factors… Continue reading Major regional disparity in overcoming cancer though survival rates are up: study

SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act

Source: The post is based on the article “SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act” published in “The Hindu” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and all the states and Union territories (UTs) to immediately appoint district officers under the Sexual Harassment of Women… Continue reading SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act

Why SLLs also need to be reformed

Source: This post has been created based on the article “Why SLLs also need to be reformed” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity — Structure, organization, and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. News: This article discusses the significance of Special and Local Laws (SLLs)… Continue reading Why SLLs also need to be reformed

An opportunity to recast India’s food system

Source: This post has been created based on the article “An opportunity to recast India’s food system” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Issues relating to poverty and hunger. News: This article discusses the importance of reasonable economic returns and resilient environmental system in ensuring… Continue reading An opportunity to recast India’s food system

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