September 2023 - Page 7 of 20

Facts In News Syllabus: GS2/ Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies In News About MoUs Signed Significance of Khadi Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Initiatives of Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Source: PIB

Lead Poisoning

Syllabus: GS-2/Health , GS-3/Science and Technology In News What is Lead? What is Lead Poisoning? Sources of Lead Poisoning Impacts of Lead Poisoning Lead Poisoning in India Government Initiatives Source: DTE

SHREYAS Scheme

Syllabus: GS2/Education In News About Free Coaching Scheme for SCs and OBCs Top-Class Education for SCs National Overseas Scheme for SCs National Fellowship for SC Students Source: PIB

Hoysala Temples

Syllabus: GS1/Culture and History News About The Chennakeshava Temple The Hoysaleshwara Temple The Keshava Temple Hoysala Empire– The Hoysala Empire was a Kannadiga power that ruled most of what is now Karnataka, between the 10th and the 14th centuries. – The Hoysala rulers were originally from Malenadu, an elevated region in the Western Ghats. – By the […]

Chausath Yogini Temple

Syllabus: GS-1/Art and Culture, Temples of IndiaIn News History of Old Parliament House About the Chausath Yogini Temple Source: IE

Minority Governments

Syllabus : GS 2/Polity and Governance In News What is a Minority Government? Characteristics Issues Linked to Minority Government Indian Scenario Do you Know ?– The President of India is the constitutional head of the state whereas the Prime Minister (PM) and his/her Cabinet are the real executive. 1. The PM and Council of Ministers are […]

Headlines of the Day 19-09-2023

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Women’s Reservation Bill Indian Express : (Page 1) Women Empowerment / Governance – What’s the women’s reservation bill, its history, and who brought it first?– Its significance India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) Indian Express : (Page 13) International Relations – What […]

A GM Crop Decision that Cuts the Mustard

Syllabus: GS3/ Agriculture, Bio-technology In News Worldwide Adoption of GM Crops Genetically Modified Crops– A Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) is any living organism whose genetic material has been modified to include certain desirable techniques. – Genetic modification has previously been used for the large-scale production of insulin, vaccines, and more.In crops, genetic modification involves the manipulation […]