Geothermal Energy: India to build geothermal plant on Chinese border

Source: The post is based on the article “India to build geothermal plant on Chinese border” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 What is the News? India plans to build a major geothermal power plant in Arunachal Pradesh just across the border from where China is setting one up. This will be the… Continue reading Geothermal Energy: India to build geothermal plant on Chinese border

Same-sex marriage is a ‘mere urban elitist view’: Government to SC

Source: The post is based on the article “Same-sex marriage is a ‘mere urban elitist view’: Government to SC” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the case about?3 What are the arguments in favour and in against of same sex marriage?4 What is the stand of… Continue reading Same-sex marriage is a ‘mere urban elitist view’: Government to SC

Why are Sudan’s army and paramilitary forces fighting each other?

Source: The post is based on the article “Why are Sudan’s army and paramilitary forces fighting each other?” published in Indian Express on 17th April 2023 What is the News? At least 56 civilians have been killed and 595 people including combatants have been wounded in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, since fierce fighting broke… Continue reading Why are Sudan’s army and paramilitary forces fighting each other?

Toque Macaque: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka considers exporting 1 lakh endangered monkeys to China

Source: The post is based on the article “Cash-strapped Sri Lanka considers exporting 1 lakh endangered monkeys to China” published in Telegraph on 17th April 2023 What is the News? Cash-strapped Sri Lanka is exploring the possibility of exporting 1,00,000 endangered Toque Macaque monkeys to China, one of its largest bilateral lenders. What is Toque… Continue reading Toque Macaque: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka considers exporting 1 lakh endangered monkeys to China

G-7 Ministers commit to work for carbon-free electricity by 2035

Source: The post is based on the article “G-7 Ministers commit to work for carbon-free electricity by 2035” published in The Hindu on 17th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is G7?3 What are the key outcomes of the G7 Ministers’ meeting?4 What did India say at the G7 Ministers’ meeting? What is… Continue reading G-7 Ministers commit to work for carbon-free electricity by 2035

FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion

Source: The post is based on the article “FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion” published in Down To Earth on 15th April 2023 What is the News? According to the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) report titled “The Status Of Women In Agrifood Systems”, closing the gender gap… Continue reading FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion

A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?

Source: The post is based on the article “A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?” published in Indian Express on 17th April 2023 What is the News? Milk is one of the most essential commodities in India, and it has been a part of the Indian diet for centuries. However, recently the… Continue reading A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?

Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag

Source: The post is based on the article “Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag” published in The Print on 15th April 2023 What is the News? The Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh has received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Gond Painting? Gond painting is a traditional art of Madhya Pradesh that… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag

India to acquire another 250 Pralay missiles; will neutralize advantage of China, Pakistan

Source: The post is based on the article “India to acquire another 250 Pralay missiles; will neutralize advantage of China, Pakistan” published in TOI on 17th April 2023 What is the News? The Indian armed forces are prepared to place orders for two more Pralay ballistic missiles, at a cost of more than Rs 7,500… Continue reading India to acquire another 250 Pralay missiles; will neutralize advantage of China, Pakistan

NISAR satellite to map Himalayas’ seismic zones

Source: The post is based on the article “NISAR satellite to map Himalayas’ seismic zones” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the NISAR Satellite?3 What will the NISAR satellite do related to the Himalayas?4 How can satellites help against disasters? What is the News? The NISAR… Continue reading NISAR satellite to map Himalayas’ seismic zones

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