Source: The post is based on the article “Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?” published in Down To Earth on 17th October 2022. What is the News? According to a study, Cold ocean currents have sheltered the Galápagos Islands from global warming. About Galapagos Island The Galapagos Islands… Continue reading Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?
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U.S. imposes sanction against Indian petrochemical company for ‘clandestine’ Iran oil purchases
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S. imposes sanctions against Indian petrochemical company for ‘clandestine’ Iran oil purchases” published in The Hindu on 1st October 2022. What is the News? The US has imposed sanctions on Mumbai-based firm Tibalaji Petrochem Pvt. Ltd for carrying out the oil trade with Iran. Background In 2018,… Continue reading U.S. imposes sanction against Indian petrochemical company for ‘clandestine’ Iran oil purchases
PM flags off new Vande Bharat Express between Gandhinagar and Mumbai at Gandhinagar Station in Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “PM flags off new Vande Bharat Express between Gandhinagar and Mumbai at Gandhinagar Station in Gujarat ” published in PIB on 1st October 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister flagged off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express at Gandhinagar station. This is being called as ‘Vande Bharat… Continue reading PM flags off new Vande Bharat Express between Gandhinagar and Mumbai at Gandhinagar Station in Gujarat
National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026
Source: The post is based on the article “National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026” published in The Hindu on 1st October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Clean Air Programme(NCAP)?3 What is the present target under NCAP?4 What is the new target under… Continue reading National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026
Uttar Pradesh plans its 4th tiger reserve in Bundelkhand
Source: The post is based on the article “Uttar Pradesh plans its 4th tiger reserve in Bundelkhand” published in Indian Express on 1st October 2022. What is the News? Uttar Pradesh(UP) has approved the notification of the state’s fourth tiger reserve in the Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary(RWS) in Chitrakoot district. This will be the 54th Tiger… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh plans its 4th tiger reserve in Bundelkhand
Behind the ‘world’s first CNG terminal’ at Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “Behind the ‘world’s first CNG terminal’ at Bhavnagar, Gujarat” published in Indian Express on 1st October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About Bhavnagar Port3 About Bhavnagar CNG Terminal4 What makes this port unique? What is the News? The Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone for… Continue reading Behind the ‘world’s first CNG terminal’ at Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Directorate General of Training (DGT) launches Bharat Skills Forum, a digital knowledge-sharing platform for the ITIs’ trainees, trainers and industry
Source: The post is based on the article “Directorate General of Training (DGT) launches Bharat Skills Forum, a digital knowledge-sharing platform for the ITIs’ trainees, trainers and industry” published in PIB on 1st October 2022. What is the News? A new feature called the Bharatskills Forum has been added to the Bharatskills learning platform that… Continue reading Directorate General of Training (DGT) launches Bharat Skills Forum, a digital knowledge-sharing platform for the ITIs’ trainees, trainers and industry
CBI launches ‘Operation Garuda’ against illicit drug trafficking
Source: The post is based on the article “CBI launches ‘Operation Garuda’ against illicit drug trafficking” published in Livemint on 1st October 2022. What is the News? The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has launched a multi-phase ‘Operation Garuda’ against an illicit drug trafficking network. What is Operation Garuda? Launched by: Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) Aim:… Continue reading CBI launches ‘Operation Garuda’ against illicit drug trafficking
UNESCO launches list documenting 50 iconic Indian heritage textiles
Source: The post is based on the article “UNESCO launches list documenting 50 iconic Indian heritage textiles” published in The Hindu on 30th September 2022. What is the News? UNESCO has released a list of 50 exclusive and iconic heritage textile crafts of India under the title “Handmade for the 21st Century: Safeguarding Traditional Indian… Continue reading UNESCO launches list documenting 50 iconic Indian heritage textiles
How climate change is threatening Himalayan hydropower projects
Source: The post is based on the article “How climate change is threatening Himalayan hydropower projects” published in TOI on 30th September 2022. What is the News? According to a study, more than 650 hydropower projects planned or under construction in the Himalayan region are at risk from hazards related to melting glaciers. About the… Continue reading How climate change is threatening Himalayan hydropower projects
