Source- This post on Clean Plant Programme (CPP) has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves the Clean Plant Programme under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture” published in “PIB” on 10 August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet recently approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and… Continue reading Clean Plant Programme (CPP)
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Government Initiatives for Adoption of Green Steel Technologies
Source- This post on Government Initiatives for Adoption of Green Steel Technologies has been created based on the article “ADOPTION OF GREEN STEEL TECHNOLOGIES” published in “PIB” on 10 August 2024. Why in News? The Government has implemented several measures to encourage the adoption of green steel technologies within the steel manufacturing sector. These initiatives focus… Continue reading Government Initiatives for Adoption of Green Steel Technologies
PM MITRA Parks
Source- This post on PM MITRA Parks has been created based on the article “PM Mitra Parks to ensure strengthening of local economy & textile ecosystem” published in “PIB” on 10 August 2024. Why in News? The Government has approved the establishment of 7 PM MITRA Parks on Greenfield/Brownfield sites with world-class infrastructure, including plug-and-play facilities… Continue reading PM MITRA Parks
Lake Turkana
Source- This post on Lake Turkana has been created based on the article “Lake Turkana: First comprehensive survey in 50 years highlights key findings” published in “UNESCO” on 10 August 2024. Why in News? The first comprehensive survey of Lake Turkana in 50 years, led by UNESCO and WFP, has revealed significant findings about the lake’s… Continue reading Lake Turkana
Waqf Act 1995
Source- This post on Waqf Act 1995 has been created based on the article “Explained: The proposed changes to Waqf law” published in “Indian Express” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? The government is expected to introduce a bill in the Lok Sabha that seeks to amend 44 sections of the Waqf Act of… Continue reading Waqf Act 1995
Objects in space
Source- This post on Objects in space has been created based on the article “What are neutron stars?” published in “Space.com” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? NASA estimates that Milky Way galaxy may contain up to a billion neutron stars. About Neutron stars 1. Neutron stars are incredibly dense remnants of massive stars that have… Continue reading Objects in space
INS Tabar
Source- This post on INS Tabar has been created based on the article “INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TABAR REACHES LONDON, UK FOR A FOUR DAY VISIT” published in “PIB” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Russian President greeted Indian Navy personnel aboard the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tabar. INS Tabar is currently participating in… Continue reading INS Tabar
Deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica
Source- This post on Deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica has been created based on the article “What’s causing Antarctica’s deep-winter heatwave, what could be its fallout?” published in “Indian Express” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? Antarctica is currently experiencing a significant heatwave during its deep winter, with temperatures unusually high for this time of year. What… Continue reading Deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica
DNA Profiling
Source- This post on DNA Profiling has been created based on the article “DNA profiling and its value in establishing guilt or innocence” published in “The Hindu” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? In mid-June, the Madras High Court overturned the conviction of a man in a POCSO rape case, citing insufficient proof by the prosecution.… Continue reading DNA Profiling
Waiver for Clinical Trials in India
Source- This post on Waiver for Clinical Trials in India has been created based on the article “No clinical trial for drugs approved in select nations” published in “The Hindu” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? The Indian government has decided to waive off the requirement for clinical trials within India for certain drugs if they… Continue reading Waiver for Clinical Trials in India
