Source-This post on Przewalski horses has been created based on the article “Wild horse species is returned to the Kazakh steppes” published in “The Hindu” on 11 June 2024. Why in News? Przewalski horses were reintroduced to their native habitat in Kazakhstan. About Przewalski horses Aspects Description About 1. Przewalski horses were found in Mongolia. They are… Continue reading Przewalski horses
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Facial Authentication Technology for EPS Pensioners
Source-This post on Facial Authentication Technology for EPS Pensioners has been created based on the article “Use of Facial Authentication Technology by the EPS pensioners for Digital Life Certificate Submission” published in “PIB” on 8 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, Facial Authentication Technology has been introduced for EPS Pensioners About Facial Authentication Technology for EPS… Continue reading Facial Authentication Technology for EPS Pensioners
GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System
Source-This post on GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System has been created based on the article “NHAI Invites Global Expression of Interest for Implementation of GNSS-Based Electronic Toll Collection in India” published in “PIB” on 7 June 2024. Why in News? The Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), promoted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI),… Continue reading GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System
124th Death Anniversary of Birsa Munda
Source-This post on Birsa Munda has been created based on the article “Birsa Munda’s 124th death anniversary: Significance of the tribal leader’s contributions” published in “Indian Express” on 10 June 2024. Why in News? Recently tribute was paid to revolutionary tribal leader Birsa Munda marking the 124th anniversary of his death. About Birsa Munda i)… Continue reading 124th Death Anniversary of Birsa Munda
Green Ammonia Production
Source-This post on Green Ammonia Production has been created based on the article “Competitive Bidding initiated for total available capacity of 5.39 Lakh MT/annum of Green Ammonia intended for production and supply” published in “PIB” on 8 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, Solar Energy Corporation of India initiated Competitive Bidding for Green Ammonia Production. About… Continue reading Green Ammonia Production
Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) Report
Source-This post on HCES Report has been created based on the article “Consumption inequality up in rural areas of 11 states in past decade: HCES” published in “Livemint” on 10 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), released its report. It showed that consumption inequality increased in rural areas of 11 states… Continue reading Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) Report
Breaching the 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold
Source-This post on Breaching the 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold has been created based on the article “Highway to ‘climate hell’: What breaching the 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold could mean” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reported that this May was the warmest on… Continue reading Breaching the 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold
Digital Payments Intelligence Platform
Source-This post on Digital Payments Intelligence Platform has been created based on the article “Digital payments intelligence platform soon to curb fraud” published in “The Hindu” on 7 June 2024. Why in News? With the rise in digital payment scams, there is a growing need for a collective approach to prevent and manage these issues. Considering the… Continue reading Digital Payments Intelligence Platform
Placenta Mammals
Source-This post on Placenta Mammals has been created based on the article “Marsupials key to discovering the origin of heater organs in mammals” published in “Phys.org” on 8 June 2024. Why in News? Researchers at Stockholm University have found that brown fat, the typical mammalian heater organ, has evolved exclusively in modern placental mammals. About Placenta… Continue reading Placenta Mammals
National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)
Source-This post on National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) has been created based on the article “Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba chaired meeting of NCMC to review preparedness to deal with heat wave and forest fires” published in “PIB” on 8 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, Union Cabinet Secretary chaired a meeting of the National Crisis… Continue reading National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)
