Source: The post on World Wide Fund (WWF) report on global wildlife populations is based on the article ” Wildlife numbers declined 73% since 1970, says WWF” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2024. Why in the News? The latest report by the Worldwide Fund (WWF) for Nature highlights a severe decline in global wildlife populations. Findings… Continue reading World Wide Fund (WWF) report on global wildlife populations
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National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)
Source: The post on National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is based on the article “Cabinet approves development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), Lothal, Gujarat” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat. The project will be executed… Continue reading National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)
Extension of Free Fortified Rice Supply
Source: This post on Extension of Free Fortified Rice Supply has been created based on the article “Fortified Rice under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) “ published in PIB on 9th October 2024. Why in news? The Union Cabinet has recently approved the continuation of free fortified rice distribution under various government schemes from… Continue reading Extension of Free Fortified Rice Supply
MALABAR Exercise 2024
Source: This post on MALABAR Exercise 2024 has been created based on the article “EXERCISE MALABAR 2024 – OPENING CEREMONY” published in PIB on 10th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Opening Ceremony of MALABAR 2024 under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command was held onboard Indian Naval Ship Satpura at Visakhapatnam. About MALABAR maritime exercise Aspects … Continue reading MALABAR Exercise 2024
India Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem
Source: This post on India Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem has been created based on the article “India has eliminated trachoma, says WHO” published in The Hindu on 9th October 2024. Why in news? The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized that India has eliminated trachoma as a public health issue. India is… Continue reading India Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem
Nobel Prize in Physics 2024
Source: This post on Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024 has been created based on the article “ Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024: Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun win for discovery of microRNA” published in Indian Express on 8th October 2024. Why in news? The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton have been awarded the 2024 Nobel… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Physics 2024
Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory
Source: This post on Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory has been created based on the article “DAE Inaugurates MACE, Asia’s Largest and World’s Highest Imaging Cherenkov Observatory, at Hanle, Ladakh” published in PIB on 9th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Chairman of the Atomic Energy… Continue reading Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory
MeitY Eases AI Compute Procurement Norms to Aid Start-ups
Source: This post on MeitY Eases AI Compute Procurement Norms to Aid Start-ups has been created based on the article “To accommodate start-ups, MeitY relaxes AI compute procurement norms” published in Indian Express on 9th October 2024. Why in news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has made adjustments to its AI compute procurement norms… Continue reading MeitY Eases AI Compute Procurement Norms to Aid Start-ups
Unified Genomic Chip
Source: This post on Unified Genomic Chip has been created based on the article “PM Modi launches Unified Genomic Chip for cattle: How will it help farmers?” published in Business Standard on 9th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Unified Genomic Chip’. About ‘Unified Genomic Chip’ 1. About: The Unified… Continue reading Unified Genomic Chip
Humsafar Policy
Source: This post on Humsafar Policy has been created based on the article “Humsafar Policy’ launched by Nitin Gadkari to boost facilities on highways” published in India Today on 9th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways has introduced the Humsafar Policy. About Humsafar Policy 1. The Humsafar Policy aligns with… Continue reading Humsafar Policy
