Source: The post is based on the article “Centre launches Technological Advancements in Crop Insurance to Empowering Farmers and Streamlining Operations in PMFBY” published in PIB on 21st July 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched several new technological initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)… Continue reading Centre launches Technological Advancements in Crop Insurance to Empowering Farmers and Streamlining Operations in PMFBY
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530 districts reported as free of manual scavenging: Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “530 districts reported as free of manual scavenging: Centre” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice has provided data on the Manual Scavenging. What is the Status of Manual Scavenging in India? Free from Manual Scavenging: Total… Continue reading 530 districts reported as free of manual scavenging: Centre
LS passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “LS passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2023 What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill. The Bill was introduced to amend the Forest Conservation Act, 1980. What are the key provisions of the Forest Conservation… Continue reading LS passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill
Study on Global Warming
Source: The post is based on the article “Study on Global Warming” published in PIB on 26th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Earth Sciences has informed Lok Sabha about the studies and steps taken against Global Warming. What are the studies conducted on Global Warming? The Ministry of Earth Sciences… Continue reading Study on Global Warming
India’s rice export ban impacts Asian and African nations most
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s rice export ban impacts Asian and African nations most” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2023 What is the News? Panic-stricken Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in the United States are rushing to grocery stores and supermarkets to hoard bags of rice. The sudden rush to hoard… Continue reading India’s rice export ban impacts Asian and African nations most
Harness silvopasture systems for local climate resilience
Source: The post is based on the article “Harness silvopasture systems for local climate resilience” published in Down To Earth on 25th July 2023. What is the News? In light of the global deterioration of natural resources and forests, silvopasture systems offer a relevant solution to deforestation trends. What is Silvopasture? Silvopasture is an ancient… Continue reading Harness silvopasture systems for local climate resilience
2D nanoflakes of material extracted from iron ore can protect sensitive optical equipment from light-induced damage
Source: The post is based on the article “2D nanoflakes of material extracted from iron ore can protect sensitive optical equipment from light-induced damage” published in PIB on 27th July 2023 What is the News? Researchers in India have developed a new and highly efficient optical limiter using a novel 2D material, ‘hematene’. They found… Continue reading 2D nanoflakes of material extracted from iron ore can protect sensitive optical equipment from light-induced damage
Why trade unions in Kerala are opposing Centre’s power sector revamp scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Why trade unions in Kerala are opposing Centre’s power sector revamp scheme” published in Indian Express on 27th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme(RDSS)?3 Why are organizations in Kerala opposing the RDSS project?4 What is the alternative suggested by the… Continue reading Why trade unions in Kerala are opposing Centre’s power sector revamp scheme
UNESCO endorses banning smartphones in schools
Source: The post is based on the article “UNESCO endorses banning smartphones in schools” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2023 What is the News? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has released its Global Education Monitoring Report,2023 titled “Technology in education: a tool on whose terms?”. What are the key… Continue reading UNESCO endorses banning smartphones in schools
Nature inspires breakthrough achievement: Hazard-free production of fluorochemicals
Source: The post is based on the article “Nature inspires breakthrough achievement: Hazard-free production of fluorochemicals” published in Phys.org on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Fluorochemicals?3 What is the process of making Fluorochemicals and what are its drawbacks?4 What have the researchers developed to overcome this drawback in making Fluorochemicals?… Continue reading Nature inspires breakthrough achievement: Hazard-free production of fluorochemicals
