Daily Homework for Prelims and Mains-28 February 2024
Headlines | Source | Syllabus | Your Homework |
Four IAF pilots named as possible Gaganyaan crew | The Hindu | Space (GSIII) | – What is the Gaganyaan programme? – Its significance – India’s other upcoming projects |
‘10,000 genome’ project completed, says govt. | The Hindu | S&T (GSIII) | – What is the ‘10,000 genome’ project? – Its significance |
Similipal seeks more female tigers from other regions | The Hindu | Environment (GSIII) | – What are the key facts related to the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR)? |
The global order — a fraying around many edges | The Hindu | IR (GSII) | – What is the United Nations (UN)? – Its significance, challenges and the way forward |
Stop the dithering and encourage green elections in India | The Hindu | Polity and Governance (GSII) | – What does ‘green elections’ mean? – Its significance for India and the world |
Science and sustainable funding | The Hindu | S&T (GSIII) | – How much is India spending on research and development? – Why does science need sustainable funding? |
CAA rules likely to be notified before poll code, to seek proof of India entry, religion | Indian Express | Polity and Governance (GSII) | – What is the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA)? – Its significance, criticism and the way forward |
Open book exams — a step towards ‘learning without burden’ for students | Indian Express | Education (GSII) | – What are Open book exams? – Its significance |
Culture and India’s G20 presidency | Indian Express | IR (GSII) / Culture (GSI) | – What are the key outcomes of India’s G20 presidency? – Why culture was recognised as a goal for the first time under India’s G20 presidency? |
Draft Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 | Indian Express | Polity and Governance (GSII) | – What are the key provisions of the Draft Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 ? |