Science Reporter Magazine Summary August 2023 NEWS IN BRIEF: 1) Novel Solar Desalination System for Remote Areas The most common methods for desalination are membrane-based reverse osmosis and thermal desalination. However, both consume a lot of energy. As an alternative to such solar stills, the IISc (Indian Institute of Science), Bengaluru, has developed a novel…
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Mains Answer Writing 13-october-2023 1. ‘The declining role of Parliament undermines the fundamental principle of separation of powers, as it diminishes the legislature’s ability to serve as a check on the executive branch and ensure a balanced exercise of power.’ Discuss. ANSWER: The Parliament of India is the highest law-making authority in India. Along with…
Indian Express 13-October-2023 1) Trends in the Periodic Labour Force Survey Context: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Annual Report 2022–2023 has been released by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). This article will discuss the key highlights with a special focus on labour force participation. What is the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)? The…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 13-Oct -2023 1. Shri Piyush Goyal chairs a Chintan Shivir with industrialists on “Unleashing the power of India’s Manufacturing Industry”. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy Context: Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister, emphasized government reforms and schemes for manufacturing support. He welcomed suggestions to accelerate the process of achieving economies of scale in…
Daily Current Affairs 13-October-2023 1. India reiterates call for a ‘sovereign Palestine state’ Topic: GS2 – International relations Context: India reiterated its support for the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasized the obligation to uphold humanitarian principles. Additional information on the news: Operation Ajay, India’s mission to rescue…
The Hindu Editorial 13-October-2023 1. Should the 50 % legal ceiling on reservation be reconsidered? Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Introduction Bihar’s recent release of caste survey data has rekindled the debate over the 50% legal ceiling for caste-based reservations set by the Supreme Court in 1992. The data underscores that Other Backward Classes (OBCs),…
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Mains Answer Writing 12-october-2023 Q1) Discuss the role of the Supreme Court of India in strengthening the hands of the Election Commission in the discharge of its constitutional responsibility of conducting free and fair elections in the country. ANSWER: The process of free and fair elections is a part of the Basic Structure of the…
Indian Express 12-October-2023 1) Scaling up of Nuclear Energy Context: With the Indian economy expanding quickly, it is anticipated that it will surpass Germany and Japan and climb from position five to position three before the end of this decade. As a result of this economic expansion, it is anticipated that the demand for energy…