Union Cabinet approves interest subvention scheme for agriculture loans

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Cabinet approves interest subvention scheme for agriculture loans” published in TOI on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme(MISS). What is the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme(MISS)? Background: Kisan Credit Card scheme was introduced by the Government… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves interest subvention scheme for agriculture loans

Aqua Bazar Online Marketplace App for Fish Farmers Launched by Fisheries Minister

Source: The post is based on the article “Aqua Bazar Online Marketplace App for Fish Farmers Launched by the Fisheries Minister” published in NDTV on 19th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has launched Aqua Bazar App. What is Aqua Bazar App? It is an online… Continue reading Aqua Bazar Online Marketplace App for Fish Farmers Launched by Fisheries Minister

Megalodon: A giant transoceanic predator that lived 23 million to 2.6 million years ago

Source: The post is based on the article “Megalodon: A giant transoceanic predator that lived 23 million to 2.6 million years ago” published in Indian Express on 19th August 2022. What is the News? Researchers have found new evidence about the life of one of the biggest predatory animals of all time — the Megalodon.… Continue reading Megalodon: A giant transoceanic predator that lived 23 million to 2.6 million years ago

Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise Vinbax 2022 Concludes at Chandimandir

Source: The post is based on the article “Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise Vinbax 2022 Concludes at Chandimandir” published in PIB on 18th August 2022. What is the News? Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise VINBAX 2022 concluded at Chandimandir, Haryana. What is VINBAX 2022? It is a bilateral military exercise between India and Vietnam. Theme of the… Continue reading Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise Vinbax 2022 Concludes at Chandimandir

Goa becomes the First ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Certified State & Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu becomes the First ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Certified UT in the Country

Source: The post is based on the article “Goa becomes the First ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Certified State & Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu becomes the First ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Certified UT in the Country” published in PIB on 18th August 2022. What is the News? Goa and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and… Continue reading Goa becomes the First ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Certified State & Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu becomes the First ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Certified UT in the Country

Great Indian Bustards adapt to produce 2-egg clutch

Source: The post is based on the article “Great Indian Bustards adapt to produce 2-egg clutch” published in The Hindu on 19th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About Great Indian Bustard3 How did the Great Indian Bustard lay two eggs at a time?4 What is Desert National Park? What is the News? Great… Continue reading Great Indian Bustards adapt to produce 2-egg clutch

Tilapia Fish: Inspired by Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, and to bring ‘Blue Revolution’ TDB-DST supports its first aquaculture project

Source: The post is based on the article “Inspired by Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, and to bring ‘Blue Revolution’ TDB-DST supports its first aquaculture project” published in PIB on 18th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Tilapia Fish?3 What is the aquaculture project for the production of Tilapia Fish?4 What is… Continue reading Tilapia Fish: Inspired by Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, and to bring ‘Blue Revolution’ TDB-DST supports its first aquaculture project

Explained: How scientists are planning to ‘resurrect’ the extinct Tasmanian Tiger

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: How scientists are planning to ‘resurrect’ the extinct Tasmanian Tiger” published in Indian Express on 18th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Tasmanian Tiger?3 What are scientists planning to do now?4 What is the De-extinction method? What is the News? Scientists in… Continue reading Explained: How scientists are planning to ‘resurrect’ the extinct Tasmanian Tiger

How health ministry’s draft guidelines may improve nurses’ work conditions

Source: The post is based on the article “How health ministry’s draft guidelines may improve nurses’ work conditions” published in Business Standard on 19th August 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) has issued draft guidelines to improve the working conditions of all categories of nurses in all healthcare institutions… Continue reading How health ministry’s draft guidelines may improve nurses’ work conditions

Union Minister launches India’s first saline water LED lamps ‘Roshni’

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches India’s first saline water LED lamps ‘Roshni’” published in Business Standard on 14th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister has launched India’s first saline water lantern named ‘Roshni’. What is Roshni? Roshni is India’s first saline water lantern which uses seawater… Continue reading Union Minister launches India’s first saline water LED lamps ‘Roshni’

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