Source– This post on ‘Right against adverse effects of climate change’ is based on the article “Right against adverse effects of climate change part of rights to life, equality: SC” published in “PIB” on 7th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, in a significant ruling, the Supreme Court held that the Right against adverse… Continue reading Right against adverse effects of climate change
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Suvidha portal
Source– This post on Suvidha Portal is based on the article “Over 73,000 applications received on Suvidha Portal since the announcement of General Elections 2024; more than 44,600 requests approved” published in “PIB” on 7th April 2024. Why in the News? Since the announcement of General Elections 2024, over 73,000 applications have been received on… Continue reading Suvidha portal
Clean Energy Transitions Programme
Source-This post on Clean Energy Transitions Programme 2023 is based on the article “Clean Energy Transitions Programme 2023” published in “IEA50” on 1st April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the International Energy Agency (IEA) launched the Clean Energy Transitions Programme annual report 2023. About the Clean Energy Transitions Programme 1. It is the flagship… Continue reading Clean Energy Transitions Programme
Statins
Source-This post on Statin is based on the article “ Study finds one way statins can cause diabetes, and a solution” published in “The Hindu” on 1st April 2024. Why in the News? A study by a group of researchers in China has found that administering ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) can stave off the tendency of… Continue reading Statins
Caracals
Source-This post on Caracal is based on the article “Protect India’s scrublands to save the caracal: Dharmendra Khandal & Ishan Dhar” published in “Down to Earth” on 30th March 2024. Why in the News? It has been observed that caracal is on the verge of extinction. It has necessitated the need for its conservation. About… Continue reading Caracals
New cicada species found in Meghalaya
Source-This post on new cicada species is based on the article “Meghalaya: Researchers discover stunning new cicada species” published in “Shillong Times” on 28th February 2024. Why in news? Scientists have found a new cicada species known colloquially as “Butterfly Cicadas” from Meghalaya. About new species of cicada 1. A new species of cicada in… Continue reading New cicada species found in Meghalaya
Eturnagaram Wildlife sanctuary
Source-This post on Eturnagaram Wildlife sanctuary is based on the article “Forest fires singe Eturnagaram & Amrabad wildlife sanctuary” published in “The Times of India” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Telangana is currently grappling with forest fires in Tadvai region of Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary in Mulugu and Amrabad Tiger Reserve. About Eturnagaram… Continue reading Eturnagaram Wildlife sanctuary
H5N1 bird flu
Source: This article on the H5N1 bird flu is based on “How the H5N1 bird flu threatens the very existence of birds and mammals” which was published in “The Indian Express” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? It has been observed that since 2020 H5N1 has been spreading across the globe posing an existential threat to birds and wildlife.… Continue reading H5N1 bird flu
How ED attaches cash
Source: This article on the How ED attaches cash is based on “PM Modi speaks of returning Rs 3,000 crore attached by ED to West Bengal’s poor: How ED attaches cash” which was published in “The Indian Express” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Recently, Modi spoke of returning Rs 3,000 crore attached by ED to West Bengal’s poor. How… Continue reading How ED attaches cash
Mushk Budij
Source: This article on the Mushk Budij is based on “Study unravels the recipe that gives mushk budiji rice its unique aroma” which was published in “The hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Recently, scientists reported that altitude and temperature play an important role in the development of mushk budiji aroma. About Mushk Budij 1.… Continue reading Mushk Budij
