Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves National Green Hydrogen Mission” published in PIB on 4th January 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission. What is Green Hydrogen? Click Here to read What is the National Green Hydrogen Mission? Aim: To make India a… Continue reading Cabinet approves National Green Hydrogen Mission
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Halteria: What is ‘virovore’: An organism that eats viruses discovered
Source: The post is based on the article “What is ‘virovore’: An organism that eats viruses discovered” published in Hindustan Times on 4th January 2023 What is the News? Researchers have found the first known “Virovore”, an organism that eats viruses. What is Virovore? A virovore is an organism which obtains energy and nutrients from… Continue reading Halteria: What is ‘virovore’: An organism that eats viruses discovered
Silent Valley bird species’ number goes up to 175
Source: The post is based on the article “Silent Valley bird species’ number goes up to 175” published in The Hindu on 5th January 2023 What is the News? A bird survey conducted at the Silent Valley National Park in Kerala has identified 141 species of which 17 were new. So far, 175 species of… Continue reading Silent Valley bird species’ number goes up to 175
50 ASI-protected monuments disappear: How did they go ‘missing’, what happens next
Source: The post is based on the article “50 ASI-protected monuments disappear: How did they go ‘missing’, what happens next” published in Indian Express on 4th January 2023 What is the News? According to a submission made in Parliament by the Ministry of Culture, as many as 50 of India’s 3,693 centrally protected monuments are… Continue reading 50 ASI-protected monuments disappear: How did they go ‘missing’, what happens next
Indian Rhinos: For first time in many years, no rhinos poached in Assam in 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “For first time in many years, no rhinos poached in Assam in 2022” published in Indian Express on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? Assam Chief Minister has announced that no Indian rhinos were poached in the state in 2022. What are Indian Rhinos? The Indian… Continue reading Indian Rhinos: For first time in many years, no rhinos poached in Assam in 2022
129th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose: a look at the scientist’s contributions
Source: The post is based on the article “129th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose: a look at the scientist’s contributions” published in Indian Express on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The 129th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose was celebrated recently. Who was Satyendra Nath Bose? Satyendra Nath Bose was born on… Continue reading 129th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose: a look at the scientist’s contributions
Year-End Review -2022: Department of Atomic Energy
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Department of Atomic Energy” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Department of Atomic Energy has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Department of Atomic Energy in 2022? Apsara-upgraded or… Continue reading Year-End Review -2022: Department of Atomic Energy
India said to aim for $17 bln cut in food, fertiliser subsidies in FY24
Source: The post is based on the article “India said to aim for $17 bln cut in food, fertiliser subsidies in FY24” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has planned to reduce food and fertilizer subsidies in this fiscal year starting April 2023. About India’s… Continue reading India said to aim for $17 bln cut in food, fertiliser subsidies in FY24
Year-End Review -2022: Department of Space
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Department of Space” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Department of Space has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Department of Space in 2022? Key missions: Altogether 44… Continue reading Year-End Review -2022: Department of Space
In a first, woman officer gets operationally deployed at the forbidding Siachen Glacier
Source: The post is based on the article “In a first, woman officer gets operationally deployed at the forbidding Siachen Glacier” published in TOI on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? Captain Shiva Chauhan has become the first woman army officer to get operationally deployed on the Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield. In… Continue reading In a first, woman officer gets operationally deployed at the forbidding Siachen Glacier
