Deepak Yadav Education - The Hindu News and Editorial Analysis (14 August 2024)

Introduction to Lecture

• Date: 14 August 2024 (Wednesday)
• Newspaper Analysis
• Visit egramswaraj.gov.in to download the PDF

Location of Nakai Trough

• See the Nakai Trough on the map and type in the comment section
• Practice question based on UPSC pattern: Shendur has given 2 statements about Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Statement 1: It is a protected area located in the Western Ghats of Kerala. (True)
  • Statement 2: The Chen Thur river flows through this wildlife sanctuary. (True)

Floating Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh

• Largest Floating Solar Project: Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh)
• Project aim: Generate renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions
• Project cost: ₹46 crore
• Estimated electricity generation: 196.168 million units initially, 4629 million units over 25 years
• Pollution reduction: Capability to reduce 2.3 lakh tons of carbon emissions

Discussion on Illicit Alcohol (Hooch)

• Tragedy in Tamil Nadu: 68 people died
• Investigation by CBI and SIT demanded by High Court
• Impact of hooch: Effects on both wealthy and poor classes
• Danger of methyl alcohol: Poisonous in nature

Arguments for Ban

• Need for strict action against illicit alcohol
• Ban on alcohol: Government revenue will be affected
• Need for alternative measures
• Social issues: Domestic violence, family breakdown

Supreme Court's Statement on UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act)

• There should not be hesitation in granting bail
• Power of central government: To declare someone terrorist
• Trial procedure: Inquiry within 30 days

Exercise Tarang Shakti

• Biennial event of Indian Airforce
• Participation of 18 countries

Editorial: Contraceptive Methods

• Increasing use of emergency contraceptive pills
• Women's choice and improvement in family planning
• Government initiative: Inclusion of pills in NLEM

Word of the Day

• "Supine" - Lying face upwards

Practice Question

• Question about Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary: Both statements are true.

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