Source: The post is based on the article “States’ subsidy accounting must be transparent: CAG” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? The Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) of India has addressed the Annual Accountant General’s Conclave. What are the key highlights from his address? Firstly, States must take measures… Continue reading States’ subsidy accounting must be transparent: CAG
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Draft ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’ issued for Stakeholder Consultation
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’ issued for Stakeholder Consultation” published in PIB on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways(MoPSW) issued a draft on ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’. What is the Draft Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy? Aim:… Continue reading Draft ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’ issued for Stakeholder Consultation
Centre told to frame policy for menstrual hygiene in schools
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre told to frame policy for menstrual hygiene in schools” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) and formulate a national model to be adopted by all the states… Continue reading Centre told to frame policy for menstrual hygiene in schools
President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga
Source: The post is based on the article “President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? The President of India took part in Gaj Utsav at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in Assam to mark 30 years of Project Elephant.… Continue reading President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga
Copernicus programme: Month of climate contradictions: Contrasts noted worldwide in March 2023, finds Copernicus
Source: The post is based on the article “Month of climate contradictions: Contrasts noted worldwide in March 2023, finds Copernicus” published in Down To Earth on 11th April 2023 What is the News? According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), March 2023 saw variations on several meteorological fronts. Copernicus programme found that the world… Continue reading Copernicus programme: Month of climate contradictions: Contrasts noted worldwide in March 2023, finds Copernicus
How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?
Source: The post is based on the article “How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? The unusual rise in heat in February this year followed by an untimely spell of widespread rain during the month of March in parts of the… Continue reading How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?
How short-beaked echidnas beat the heat
Source: The post is based on the article “How short-beaked echidnas beat the heat” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? Short-beaked echidnas living in the Dryandra Woodland in Western Australia use a unique method to beat the searing heat during the summer. What are Short-beaked echidnas? Short-beaked echidna is… Continue reading How short-beaked echidnas beat the heat
A greener way to die: How human composting is growing as an alternative to burial or cremation
Source: The post is based on the article “A greener way to die: How human composting is growing as an alternative to burial or cremation” published in Indian Express on 11th April 2023 What is the News? New York has become the sixth state in the US to legalize human composting as a burial option.… Continue reading A greener way to die: How human composting is growing as an alternative to burial or cremation
Raccoon Stealer: Eight govt entities hit by info-stealing malware
Source: The post is based on the article “Eight govt entities hit by info-stealing malware” published in Indian Express on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The National Technical Research Organisation(NTRO), a specialized intelligence agency, has informed that eight government entities were targeted by the Raccoon Stealer malware. What is a Raccoon Stealer? Raccoon… Continue reading Raccoon Stealer: Eight govt entities hit by info-stealing malware
India is home to 75% of global tigers; count rises above 3,000
Source: The post is based on the article “India is home to 75% of global tigers; count rises above 3,000” published in Livemint on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has released the figures of the 5th cycle of India’s Tiger Census. What are the key findings from the 5th cycle… Continue reading India is home to 75% of global tigers; count rises above 3,000
