Source: The post is based on the article “Medicinal plant commonly called Borthekera in Assamese found to have cardioprotective potential” published in PIB on 24th February 2023 What is the News? A medicinal plant commonly called ‘Bor Thekera’ in the Assamese language, traditionally forbidden for raw consumption, has been found to protect from heart diseases.… Continue reading Medicinal plant commonly called Borthekera in Assamese found to have cardioprotective potential
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NHAI to Explore Use of Phosphor-Gypsum in National Highway Construction
Source: The post is based on the article “NHAI to Explore Use of Phosphor-Gypsum in National Highway Construction” published in PIB on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has partnered with the Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. They will conduct field trials… Continue reading NHAI to Explore Use of Phosphor-Gypsum in National Highway Construction
Himachal Pradesh to become first state in India to have organized cultivation of Mulethi
Source: The post is based on the article “Himachal Pradesh to become first state in India to have organized cultivation of Mulethi” published in TOI on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in India to start the organized commercial cultivation of Licorice (Mulethi). What is Mulethi? Mulethi… Continue reading Himachal Pradesh to become first state in India to have organized cultivation of Mulethi
CSC Academy and NIELIT Sign MoU to Enhance Digital Literacy and skill development in India
Source: The post is based on the article “CSC Academy and NIELIT Sign MoU to Enhance Digital Literacy and skill development in India” published in PIB on 23rd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the MoU signed between CSC Academy and NIELIT?3 What is CSC Academy?4 What is NIELIT?… Continue reading CSC Academy and NIELIT Sign MoU to Enhance Digital Literacy and skill development in India
More than 1.6 Lakh air travelers have taken benefit of Digi Yatra
Source: The post is based on the article “More than 1.6 Lakh air travelers have taken benefit of Digi Yatra” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? The total number of passengers who have used the Digi Yatra process at the airports from December 2022 to February 2023 is over… Continue reading More than 1.6 Lakh air travelers have taken benefit of Digi Yatra
60% of voters linked Aadhaar to voter ID: RTI
Source: The post is based on the article “60% of voters linked Aadhaar to voter ID: RTI” published in The Hindu on 24th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 The Election Commission of India has said that over 60% of India’s 94.5 crore voters in India have linked their Aadhaar number to their voter… Continue reading 60% of voters linked Aadhaar to voter ID: RTI
ICAR develops wheat that can beat the heat
Source: The post is based on the article “ICAR develops wheat that can beat the heat” published in Indian Express on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? ICAR’s Indian Agricultural Research Institute(IARI) has developed three varieties of wheat. What are the three varieties of wheat developed by IARI? HDCSW-18: It was officially notified in… Continue reading ICAR develops wheat that can beat the heat
Cabinet approves the ratification of three Protocols relating to amendments in the convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention),1944
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves the ratification of three Protocols relating to amendments in the convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention),1944” published in PIB on 22nd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Chicago Convention?3 What are the amendments of the Chicago Convention ratified by the… Continue reading Cabinet approves the ratification of three Protocols relating to amendments in the convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention),1944
Cabinet approves Air Services Agreement between India and Guyana
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves Air Services Agreement between India and Guyana” published in Indian Express on 23rd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Air Services Agreement(ASA)?3 How do ASAs work?4 Why has India signed an Air Services Agreement with Guyana? What is the News? The… Continue reading Cabinet approves Air Services Agreement between India and Guyana
India, UAE explore virtual trade corridor to fast-track shipments
Source: The post is based on the article “India, UAE explore virtual trade corridor to fast-track shipments” published in Indian Express on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? India and the UAE are exploring creating a virtual trade corridor to facilitate quicker clearance of shipments. Note: In 2022, UAE has signed an agreement with… Continue reading India, UAE explore virtual trade corridor to fast-track shipments
