News of The Day – 12 February 2024

Sources: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB.

GS 3: Science and Technology

• What is the SWATI Portal?
• What is the role of women in science, technology and innovation?
• What are the key reasons behind the underrepresentation of women in STEM?
• Government Initiatives for Encouraging Women’s Participation?

• About-Swami Dayanand
• Swami Dayanand’s Major Contribution To Society, especially Education and Women Empowerment
• Additional Reading: 10 Principles Of The Arya Samaj

• What is Nino and La-Nino?
• What is the Impact on the Indian Monsoon and Global Weather Pattern?

• About Adjournment Sine Die
• Productivity of the houses during Winter Session 2022

• What is PM-SVAnidhi and Its Key Features?

• 2024 Pakistan election
• About India-Pakistan Relations
• Present Status of Indo-Pak Relations
• Critical Challenges in Relations and Way ahead

• Background and Evolution of India-Mongolia Relations
• Significance of Mongolia to India and vice-versa
• About Mongolia: Geography Location

• What is the Background of the Case?
• Additional Reading: Kulbhushan Jadhav Case (India Vs Pakistan)

• What is Direct tax? What are the Different Types of Taxes?
• What is the Significance of Direct tax?
• What are the Government Initiatives to Improve Direct Taxes?

• What is UPI and its key Features?
• List of countries where UPI payments are accepted
• Additional Reading: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) 

• About Bandipur National Park: Geography and Location River Passing Through Park.

• What is Brumation?
• Why Do Reptiles Brumate?
• Hibernation vs. Brumation

• What is 3-D Printing or  Additive manufacturing (AM)?
• Types of 3D Printing Technology
• Recent Development in 3D bioprinting
• The potential of 3D printing
• Types of 3D Printing Technology

• What are the Statistics on Organ Transplantation?
• Challenges Associated with Organ Transplants in India
• Government Initiatives Related to Organ Transplants

• Why do we need value-based education?
• What is the Status of Education System in India?
• What are the Long-Term Solutions to the Education System in India?