GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment/ Science and Technology – Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life Source: IE Context: The government of India is solely promoting battery electric vehicles (BEVs), regardless of the problems associated with them. Types of EVs: Initiatives for Promoting EVs in India: National Electric Mobility Mission …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Source: TH Context: While CO2 emissions are the problem, a circular economy could be the solution, at least a partial one. Why are CO2 emissions the problem? As we continue to burn fossil fuels and destroy natural habitats, CO2 continues to accumulate in the …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services Relating to Health Source: TH Context: Access to palliative care in India continues to be abysmal. What is palliative care? Palliative care is the branch of medicine focusing on improving the quality of life and preventing suffering among those with …
