Monthly Archives: September 2022
Dvorak Technique
In News The American meteorologist Vernon Dvorak passed away at the age of 100. He was best credited for developing the Dvorak (read as Do-rak) technique in the early 1970s. Dvorak Technique About: A statistical method for estimating the intensity of tropical cyclones (TCs) (hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons) from interpretation of satellite imagery. It uses […]
MoU to Tackle Plastic Pollution
In News Recently, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to tackle the issue of plastic pollution. Key Points Clean water Goal: This MoU will help achieve the universal goal of clean water bodies through ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’ and ‘Tide Turners Plastic Challenge programme’. Aim: […]
Fly Ash
In News Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) made an urgent need to augment the utilisation and disposal of fly ash in Chhattisgarh. About The situation in Chhattisgarh is even more critical because Korba is the hub of coal thermal power plants containing 15 state, central and private-owned electricity generating plants. What is Fly Ash? […]
Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Conflict
In News Recently, nearly 100 people have been killed and scores injured in violent border clashes between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. More about the news Image Courtesy: aa About: A ceasefire, brokered by Russia, was recently agreed upon after the clashes. The two landlocked countries share a 1,000-km long border, a large part of which is […]
Live Streaming of Supreme Court Proceedings
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) in a full court decided to live stream its proceedings in crucial Constitution Bench cases. Key Points Background: The decision comes nearly four years after a plea was made in the interest of transparency. The first steps towards the decision were taken in 2018. A three-judge Bench […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 GS 3 3 3 Supreme Court flags: TV channels chief medium of hate speech, may lay down guidelines Draft Bill moves to regulate Internet-based, OTT telecom services (Economy) What is Hate Speech?provisions regarding Hate Speech,Attempts to Define Hate […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Putin mobilises more troops, says nuclear threat ‘not a bluf (International Relations) Know about Russia-Ukraine Conflict ,Major issues surrounding the conflict,recent developments ,Impact on India and way ahead GS 2 4 Data suggest Rohingya migrants have links with Pak. […]
Foreign trade policy revamp
In News The Government will release a new foreign trade policy in the coming week that could include measures to help push up goods and services exports as well as rein in the runaway import bill. About Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) has been revisited and notified every five years since the […]
Hybrid Propulsion System
In News The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully tested a hybrid propulsion system About Hybrid propulsion system The 30 kN hybrid motor tested at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu The test was supported by ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC). It uses a solid fuel and liquid oxidiser. The […]
