Source: The post is based on the article “India pushes for new biodiversity fund” published in The Hindu on 19th December 2022 What is the News? At the U.N biodiversity conference in Canada, India called for the setting up of a New Biodiversity Fund to help developing countries successfully implement a post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework(GBF).… Continue reading India pushes for new biodiversity fund
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Kepler-138c and Kepler-138d: Scientists detect two water worlds 218 light years away
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists detect two water worlds 218 light years away” published in Down To Earth on 18th December 2022 What is the News? A team of researchers has announced that two previously discovered exoplanets Kepler-138c and Kepler-138d are Water Worlds which means they are primarily made of water.… Continue reading Kepler-138c and Kepler-138d: Scientists detect two water worlds 218 light years away
Year End Review of The Ministry of Minority Affairs
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review of The Ministry of Minority Affairs” published in PIB on 18th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in 2022?… Continue reading Year End Review of The Ministry of Minority Affairs
Missile destroyer INS Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy
Source: The post is based on the article “Missile destroyer INS Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy” published in The Hindu on 18th December 2022 What is the News? INS Mormugao (Pennant D67) has been commissioned into the Indian Navy. What is INS Mormugao? INS Mormugao is the second ship of the Visakhapatnam-class destroyers (also classed… Continue reading Missile destroyer INS Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy
What is the law on acid attacks in India?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the law on acid attacks in India?” published in Indian Express on 19th December 2022 What is the News? A 17-year-old girl was attacked with an acid-like substance in Delhi by three assailants while she was on her way to school. How prevalent are acid… Continue reading What is the law on acid attacks in India?
Ladakh gets its first-ever GI Tag to its Raktsey Karpo Apricot
Source: The post is based on the article “Ladakh gets its first-ever GI Tag to its Raktsey Karpo Apricot” published in AIR on 19th December 2022 What is the News? Ladakh got its first ever Geographical Indication (GI) Tag to its Raktsey Karpo Apricot. Apricot Production in Ladakh Ladakh is the biggest apricot producer in the… Continue reading Ladakh gets its first-ever GI Tag to its Raktsey Karpo Apricot
Deepfake technology: how and why China is planning to regulate it
Source: The post is based on the article “Deepfake technology: how and why China is planning to regulate it” published in The Hindu on 19th December 2022 What is the News? The Cyberspace Administration of China is rolling out new regulations to restrict the use of deep synthesis technology and curb disinformation. What is Deep… Continue reading Deepfake technology: how and why China is planning to regulate it
Himalayan Fritillary among 29 new threatened species in India: IUCN
Source: The post is based on the article “Himalayan Fritillary among 29 new threatened species in India: IUCN” published in Business Standard on 16th December 2022 What is the News? As per the IUCN Red List unveiled during the COP15 biodiversity conference in Montreal (Canada), White-cheeked Dancing Frog, Andaman Smoothhound shark and Yellow Himalayan Fritillary… Continue reading Himalayan Fritillary among 29 new threatened species in India: IUCN
What is Agni-5, the long-range nuclear capable missile that India has tested?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Agni-5, the long-range nuclear capable missile that India has tested?” published in Indian Express on 16th December 2022 What is the News? India has successfully tested the Agni-5 missile. What is Agni-5? Agni-5 is a long-range surface-to-surface nuclear-capable ballistic missile. Developed by: Defence Research and… Continue reading What is Agni-5, the long-range nuclear capable missile that India has tested?
Year End Review: 2022 – Ministry of Civil Aviation
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review: 2022 – Ministry of Civil Aviation” published in PIB on 16th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in 2022?… Continue reading Year End Review: 2022 – Ministry of Civil Aviation
