Source: The post on Selling of Surplus power from linkage coal is based on the article“Surplus power from “linkage coal” can be sold by thermal stations in the market: Power Ministry tells utilities as summer heat intensifies” published in “The Indian Express” on 24th April 2024. What is the News? Recently, the Ministry of Power has clarified… Continue reading Selling of Surplus power from linkage coal
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State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report
Source-This post on State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report has been created based on the article “Asia worst hit by disasters in 2023, 79 extreme weather events killed over 2,000: WMO report” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? The World Meteorological Organization has recently published the… Continue reading State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme
Source– This post on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme has been created based on the article “An overview of the PMAY-U scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? The “Housing for All by 2022” program, targeting both urban and rural areas under the PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana) scheme… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme
Biomarkers
Source-This post on Biomarkers has been created based on the article “Detecting cancer in minutes possible with just a drop of dried blood and new test, study hints” published in “Live science” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? For the potential detection of cancer in its earlier stages, screening of blood biomarkers is… Continue reading Biomarkers
Schengen visas
Source-This post on Schengen visas has been created based on the article “Indian nationals can now apply for multiple-entry Schengen visa with longer validity” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? EU has eased norms to offer Indians multiple entry Schengen visa with longer validity. Indian nationals can now be… Continue reading Schengen visas
Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme
Source-This post on Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme has been created based on the article “Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Delhi High Court has held that the new threshold income to claim benefit under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme is… Continue reading Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme
India delivers first batch of BrahMos supersonic missiles to Philippines
Source– This post on India delivers first batch of BrahMos supersonic missiles to Philippines is based on the article “India delivers first batch of BrahMos supersonic missiles to Philippines” published in “The Hindu” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines. About… Continue reading India delivers first batch of BrahMos supersonic missiles to Philippines
National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education 2024
Source– This post on National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education 2024 is based on the article “Centre releases curriculum framework for anganwadis” published in “The Hindu” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has released the National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education 2024… Continue reading National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education 2024
Supreme Court judgment on Forests as a national asset
Source– This post on Supreme Court judgment on Forests as a national asset is based on the article “Forests a national asset and major contributor to financial wealth: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, in a judgement the Supreme Court has asserted that forests in India are a… Continue reading Supreme Court judgment on Forests as a national asset
Fossils of huge prehistoric snake found in Kutch mine
Source– This post on Fossils of huge prehistoric snake found in Kutch mine is based on the article “Fossils of huge prehistoric snake found in Kutch mine” published in “The Hindu” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee have reported the discovery of fossils of one… Continue reading Fossils of huge prehistoric snake found in Kutch mine
