Source-This post on Bustard conservation Plan has been created based on the article “Rewilding, artificial insemination, population study; Rs 56 crore approved for next phase of Bustard conservation” published in “The Indian Express” on 1 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recently approved Rs 56… Continue reading Bustard conservation Plan
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Unveiling of three initiatives
Source-This post on Unveiling of three initiatives has been created based on the article “three initiatives at the आयुष्मान भारत, गुणवत्त स्वास्थ्य event” published in “PIB” on 1 July 2024. Why in the news? Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare has recently launched three initiatives at the आयुष्मान भारत, गुणवत्त स्वास्थ्य event… Continue reading Unveiling of three initiatives
Urban Flooding in India-Causes, Impacts and Remedies – Explained, pointwise
After enduring extreme temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius, Delhi residents are now dealing with unprecedented rainfall, causing severe waterlogging and chaos across the capital. Following one of its hottest periods on record, Delhi received a staggering 228.1 mm of rain in just 24 hours. This amount surpasses Delhi’s average rainfall for the entire month of… Continue reading Urban Flooding in India-Causes, Impacts and Remedies – Explained, pointwise
Significance of Biomass briquettes
Source-This post on Significance of Biomass briquettes has been created based on the article “How biomass briquettes are transforming supply chain dynamics towards sustainability?” published in “Financial Express” on 25 June 2026. Why in the news? Recently, there has been growing attention worldwide on sustainable solutions to address climate change and environmental damage. An emerging trend… Continue reading Significance of Biomass briquettes
Exercise HOPEX
Source-This post on Exercise HOPEX has been created based on the article “Ex-HOPEX: India-Egypt Defence Cooperation Strengthens; IAF And Egyptian Air Force hold drill” published in “Financial express” on 25 June 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Rafale fighter jets are presently in Egypt for Exercise HOPEX. Additionally, the C-17 Globemaster… Continue reading Exercise HOPEX
Direct Seeding of Rice
Source-This post on Direct Seeding of Rice has been created based on the article “Why direct seeding of rice (DSR) is yet to pick up in Punjab” published in “The Indian Express” on 18 June 2024. Why in the news? The Punjab government has been actively promoting the DSR or ‘tar-wattar‘ technique for rice cultivation.… Continue reading Direct Seeding of Rice
Climate Change Negotiations after Bonn Climate Meet – Challenges and Way Forward
A recent Climate Change Negotiations in Bonn, Germany, struggled to agree on a new target for climate finance beyond the current $100 billion annually from developed to developing countries by 2024. The talks were expected to outline specific figures ahead of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, but instead produced a lengthy “input paper”. According to the… Continue reading Climate Change Negotiations after Bonn Climate Meet – Challenges and Way Forward
Indian Migrants in Gulf Countries – Challenges and Way forward
The recent case of deaths of over 40 Indian migrant workers in a fire in Kuwait has once again brought attention to the lack of safety and deplorable living conditions of Indian migrants in Gulf Countries. There have been similar incidents in recent past such as- the harsh working conditions and human rights violations during… Continue reading Indian Migrants in Gulf Countries – Challenges and Way forward
Panchayat Raj Institution(PRI) in India-Significance, Challenges and Way forward – Explained , Pointwise
A recent World Bank report suggests giving more power to Panchayats and boosting their financial capacity to counteract recentralization caused by the increasing use of online payment systems and digital beneficiary tracking. The report emphasizes that empowering Panchayats is vital for effective local governance and recommends delegating more authority to them instead of reducing their… Continue reading Panchayat Raj Institution(PRI) in India-Significance, Challenges and Way forward – Explained , Pointwise
Lithium Reserves in India – Challenges and Way forward- Explained Pointwise
Lithium (Li), sometimes also referred as ‘White gold’ due to its high demand for rechargeable batteries, is a soft and silvery-white metal. It started a race of mining and procurement of Lithium reserves in India and all over the world. In this process, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) discovered lithium reserves of 5.9 million… Continue reading Lithium Reserves in India – Challenges and Way forward- Explained Pointwise
