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NEET Controversy – Reasons and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise

In the recently declared result, 67 candidates who secured the top rank with the maximum possible score of 720 out of 720 in the recently held NEET examination. In the previous five years, the maximum number of toppers scoring 720 was just three. Around 1,500 candidates were awarded “grace marks” for “loss of time” during… Continue reading NEET Controversy – Reasons and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise

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Agnipath scheme-Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise

The Agnipath scheme, launched on June 14, 2022, is currently operational. The initial batch of Agniveers  has finished their training and joined different units of the armed forces.The scheme has faced criticism, especially from veterans, for various reasons. It also became a major political issue in the recently concluded Lok Sabha election, especially in states… Continue reading Agnipath scheme-Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise

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[Kurukshetra May 2024 Summary] Green Waste management technologies for rural India-Explained Pointwise

Waste management in rural areas worldwide, particularly in India, is still underdeveloped, resulting in harmful environmental effects because the methods used to handle waste are not adequate compared to the rate of waste generation. With a large portion of the population residing in rural areas, it becomes necessary to empower these communities while addressing environmental… Continue reading [Kurukshetra May 2024 Summary] Green Waste management technologies for rural India-Explained Pointwise

Disappearance of 6 Million Trees in India

Source-This post on Disappearance of 6 Million Trees in India has been created based on the article “Nearly 6 million trees disappeared from farmlands in three years, says satellite mapping study” published in “The Hindu” on 17 May 2024. Why in the news? According to analysis by University of Copenhagen researchers using satellite imagery, India… Continue reading Disappearance of 6 Million Trees in India

Killer Whales or Orcas

Source-This post on Killer Whales has been created based on the article “What is behind orcas aka killer whales sinking boats?” published in “The Indian Express” on 18 May 2024. Why in the news? Two individuals were recently saved when a pod of orcas, also called killer whales, sank their 15-meter-long sailing boat in the… Continue reading Killer Whales or Orcas

Bharat Parva Celebration at Cannes festival

Source-This post on Bharat Parva Celebration has been created based on the article “Bharat Parv celebration takes centerstage at Cannes Film Festival” published in “PIB” on 17 May 2024. Why in the news? Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has recently hosted the inaugural Bharat Parva event at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.… Continue reading Bharat Parva Celebration at Cannes festival

Glyptothorax punyabratai

Source– This post on Glyptothorax punyabratai has been created based on the article “New Catfish Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh by ICAR-NBFGR” published in “Krishi Jagran” on 7 May 2024. Why in the news? India’s leading institute for fish genetic resources ICAR-NBFGR has recently identified a new species of catfish, Glyptothorax punyabratai, in the Tung… Continue reading Glyptothorax punyabratai

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