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
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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 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Department of Space in 2022?3 Academic support, Capacity building and Outreach3.1 Reforms and enhanced participation of industries3.2 Disaster Management What… 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
Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU): India takes over leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union
Source: The post is based on the article “India takes over leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? India has taken over the leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU). What is the Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU)? Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU) is an intergovernmental… Continue reading Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU): India takes over leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union
T.N. government sets up Nilgiri Tahr conservation project
Source: The post is based on the article “T.N. government sets up Nilgiri Tahr conservation project” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Tamil Nadu government has launched the Nilgiri Tahr conservation project. What is the Nilgiri Tahr conservation project? Launched by: Tamil Nadu Aim: To develop a better… Continue reading T.N. government sets up Nilgiri Tahr conservation project
‘SMART’ program for Ayurveda professionals to boost R&D in Ayurveda in the country
Source: The post is based on the article “SMART program for Ayurveda professionals to boost R&D in Ayurveda in the country” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has launched the ‘SMART’ (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals) program. What is a SMART program? Launched… Continue reading ‘SMART’ program for Ayurveda professionals to boost R&D in Ayurveda in the country
2022 Year Ender Review: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Source: The post is based on the article “2022 Year Ender Review: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of… Continue reading 2022 Year Ender Review: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Sustainable shrimp cultivation provides hope for mangrove restoration in Sundarbans
Source: The post is based on the article “Sustainable shrimp cultivation provides hope for mangrove restoration in Sundarbans” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the SAIME Initiative?3 What is shrimp cultivation?4 About Sundarbans What is the News? In Sundarbans, a new shrimp farming initiative named “SAIME… Continue reading Sustainable shrimp cultivation provides hope for mangrove restoration in Sundarbans
ST Commission holds its ground on impact of new rules on Forest Rights Act
Source: The post is based on the article “ST Commission holds its ground on impact of new rules on Forest Rights Act” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the new Forest (Conservation) Rules,2022?3 Why has the NCST chairman called new Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022 violative of… Continue reading ST Commission holds its ground on impact of new rules on Forest Rights Act
What is the new delimitation exercise by Assam?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the new delimitation exercise by Assam?” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Delimitation?3 Why was delimitation in Assam put on hold?4 Why are some political parties critical of delimitation?5 Why does the government see delimitation as… Continue reading What is the new delimitation exercise by Assam?
