Source: The post is based on the article “How pollution, insects are threatening Taj Mahal, and what Supreme Court has said” published in Indian Express on 29th September 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Agra Development Authority to stop all commercial activities within a 500-meter radius of the Taj Mahal,… Continue reading How pollution, insects are threatening Taj Mahal, and what Supreme Court has said
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Dibang hydel project: Arunachal says no land for national park, NGT drops its own case
Source: The post is based on the article “Dibang hydel project: Arunachal says no land for national park, NGT drops its own case” published in Down To Earth on 28th September 2022. What is the News? National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed the case it took up suo motu on the grant of forest clearance… Continue reading Dibang hydel project: Arunachal says no land for national park, NGT drops its own case
Ancient plant silphion known for curing many diseases probably still around: Expert
Source: The post is based on the article “Ancient plant silphion known for curing many diseases probably still around: Expert” published in Down To Earth on 29th September 2022. What is the News? According to a recent study, a Mediterranean medicinal plant named Silphion which mysteriously vanished 2,000 years ago may still be around. What is… Continue reading Ancient plant silphion known for curing many diseases probably still around: Expert
Tourists witness the remarkable blooming of Neelakurinji flowers in Chikmagalur that happens once in 12 years
Source: The post is based on the article “Tourists witness the remarkable blooming of Neelakurinji flowers in Chikmagalur that happens once in 12 years” published in Indian Express on 29th September 2022 What is the News? The Neelakurinji flowers that blossom once in many years have turned the green patches of hill stations in Chikkamagaluru purple-blue.… Continue reading Tourists witness the remarkable blooming of Neelakurinji flowers in Chikmagalur that happens once in 12 years
Union Cabinet informed about progress under National Health Mission (NHM) – 2020-21
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Cabinet informed about progress under National Health Mission (NHM) – 2020-21” published in PIB on 28th September 2022 What is the News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister was informed about the progress under the National Health Mission(NHM) during FY 2020-21. What is the… Continue reading Union Cabinet informed about progress under National Health Mission (NHM) – 2020-21
Explained | The NASA spacecraft-asteroid collision
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The NASA spacecraft-asteroid collision” published in The Hindu on 28th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Asteroids?3 What is DART Spacecraft?4 How did NASA undertook this mission?5 What has been the impact assessment?6 Are there other countries launching similar missions? What is… Continue reading Explained | The NASA spacecraft-asteroid collision
Supreme Court: Streaming live
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court: Streaming live” published in Indian Express on 28th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What are the advantages of live streaming of Supreme Court proceedings?4 What are the concerns of live-streaming of constitution bench hearings? What is the News? The Supreme Court has… Continue reading Supreme Court: Streaming live
Survey shows increase in employment in fourth quarter of last fiscal, manufacturing largest contributor
Source: The post is based on the article “Survey shows increase in employment in fourth quarter of last fiscal, manufacturing largest contributor” published in The Hindu on 28th September 2022 What is the News? The Government has released the results of the fourth round of the Quarterly Employment Survey(QES). Note: QES is part of the… Continue reading Survey shows increase in employment in fourth quarter of last fiscal, manufacturing largest contributor
White fly attack, untimely rains and drought; Rajasthan farmers stare at losses
Source: The post is based on the article “White fly attack, untimely rains and drought; Rajasthan farmers stare at losses” published in Down To Earth on 26th September 2022 What is the News? The number of white fly attack on cotton has been increasing in states like Punjab and Rajasthan. What is White Fly? Whitefly… Continue reading White fly attack, untimely rains and drought; Rajasthan farmers stare at losses
Why the famous Gir lion is hanging out by the beach
Source: The post is based on the article “Why the famous Gir lion is hanging out by the beach” published in TOI on 28th September 2022 What is the News? The coastal population of Asiatic lions in Gir, Gujarat has increased by 395% in 10 years. Asiatic Lion Population in Gujarat According to the 2020… Continue reading Why the famous Gir lion is hanging out by the beach
