Source- This post on Malabar Tree Toad has been created based on the article “Endemic Malabar Tree Toad populations may decline 68.7% due to climate change: Study” published in “Down To Earth” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? A recent study suggests that climate change could reduce the Malabar Tree Toad’s distribution range by… Continue reading Malabar Tree Toad
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Multidimensional Vulnerability Index
Source- This post on Multidimensional Vulnerability Index has been created based on the article “UN launches new way to measure nations’ economic vulnerability” published in “The Hindu” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the UN General Assembly officially launched the “Multidimensional Vulnerability Index” (MVI) aimed at providing small island states and developing nations… Continue reading Multidimensional Vulnerability Index
Project on Microplastic Contamination
Source- This post on Project on Microplastic Contamination has been created based on the article “FSSAI begins project on microplastic contamination” published in “The Hindu” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated a project to evaluate microplastic contamination in food products and to develop… Continue reading Project on Microplastic Contamination
Indian Railways to develop master clock system
Source- This post on Indian Railways to develop master clock system has been created based on the article “In a first, Indian Railways to develop master clock system” published in “The Hindu” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? Indian Railways is introducing a master clock system to synchronise time across all its applications and… Continue reading Indian Railways to develop master clock system
Findings of Migration Survey in India (2020-21)
Source- This post on Findings of Migration Survey in India (2020-21) has been created based on the article “A snapshot of migration in India” published in “The Hindu” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? The findings of migration Survey in India (2020-21) were released recently. Key Findings from the Migration Survey in India (2020-21)… Continue reading Findings of Migration Survey in India (2020-21)
Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube
Source- This post on Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cubes has been created based on the article “What is Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube, the IAF’s mobile hospital?” published in “Indian express” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted trials of airdropping its Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube… Continue reading Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube
First Digital Court for Cheque Bounce Cases
Source- This post on First Digital Court for Cheque Bounce Cases has been created based on the article “Kerala’s Kollam gets India’s first digital court for cheque bounce cases” published in “Business Standard” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai of the Supreme Court inaugurated India’s first digital court for… Continue reading First Digital Court for Cheque Bounce Cases
NWMI Issues New Guidelines to Promote Equity in Newsrooms
Source- This post on NWMI Issues New Guidelines to Promote Equity in Newsrooms has been created based on the article “NWMI issues guidelines to boost equity in newsrooms” published in “The Hindu” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, NWMI issued new guidelines to promote equity in newsrooms. About the guidelines: 1. NWMI has… Continue reading NWMI Issues New Guidelines to Promote Equity in Newsrooms
Amendment to Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules 2019
Source- This post on Amendment to Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules 2019 has been created based on the article “Department of Economic Affairs amends Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 in pursuance of Union Budget 2024-25 announcement” published in “PIB” on 16 August 2024. Why in News? The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA),… Continue reading Amendment to Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules 2019
Bhavishya Software
Source- This post on Bhavishya Software has been created based on the article “BHAVISHYA – Promoting Digital Empowerment and Ease of Living for Pensioners” published in “PIB” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the DOPPW has introduced an innovative centralized pension processing software called ‘Bhavishya’ for all central government Ministries/Departments. About Bhavishya 1. About:… Continue reading Bhavishya Software
