Source-This post on Parrot fever disease has been created based on the article “Parrot fever outbreak: Symptoms to treatment, all about deadly respiratory infection that has killed 5 people in Europe” published in “Hindustan Times” on 9th March 2024. Why in the news? Psittacosis also known as parrot fever has killed five people across Europe… Continue reading Parrot fever disease
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Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme
About Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme 1. The Department of Land Resources (DoLR) is working to improve land records and maps for the benefit of citizens under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme. 2. It is a Central Sector scheme that has been extended to 2023-24, aiming to complete its original targets and… Continue reading Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme
UNNATI 2024- Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme 2024
Source- The post on UNNATI 2024 is based on the article “Cabinet approves Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024” published in “PIB” on 7th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade proposed Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024 (UNNATI – 2024). About Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024… Continue reading UNNATI 2024- Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme 2024
Taeniogonalos deepaki
Source- The post on Taeniogonalos deepaki is based on the article “New species of parasitoid wasp discovered in the Western Ghats” published in “The Hindu” on 7th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, a new species of parasitoid wasp was discovered in the Western Ghats by scientists at ATREE, Bengaluru. About Taeniogonalos deepaki 1. About: It was… Continue reading Taeniogonalos deepaki
National Cooperative Database (NCD)
Source- The post on National Cooperative Database is based on the article “Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launches National Cooperative Database” published in “business Standard” on “8th March 2024”. What is the News? Union Minister of Cooperation launched the National Cooperative Database (NCD) to foster a cooperative-centric economic model. About National Cooperative Database (NCD): 1. About: It is a… Continue reading National Cooperative Database (NCD)
Rajasthan to classify orans (sacred groves) as deemed forests
Source- The post on Rajasthan to classify orans (sacred groves) as deemed forests is based on the article “Villagers oppose declaring ‘orans’ as deemed forests, fearing loss of access and livelihood” published in “Down to Earth” on 6th March 2024. What is the News? Villagers in western Rajasthan are worried about the State’s plan to classify orans… Continue reading Rajasthan to classify orans (sacred groves) as deemed forests
Rupa Tarakasi- GI Tag
Source- The post on Rupa Tarakasi is based on the article “Odisha: Cuttack city’s silver filigree receives geographical indication tag” published in “The Telegraph” on 4th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, Orissa’s famous silver filigree Rupa Tarakasi got a GI tag. About Rupa Tarakasi 1. About: Rupa Tarakasi is one of the most exquisite silver crafts,… Continue reading Rupa Tarakasi- GI Tag
Dying declaration
Source- The post on Dying declaration is based on the article “Conviction Can Be Solely Based On Dying Declaration If It Inspires Confidence: Supreme Court” published in “The Live law” on 6th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, Supreme court gave judgement on the matter of dying declaration. About Supreme Court Judgement: i) The Supreme Court held that… Continue reading Dying declaration
Majuli Masks GI Tag
Source- The post on Majuli Masks is based on the article “GI tag for Majuli masks of Assam: History, cultural significance of the centuries-old art form” published in “Indian Express” on 7th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, Assam’s traditional Majuli masks got a GI tag. About Majuli masks 1) About: These are handmade masks that are traditionally… Continue reading Majuli Masks GI Tag
ISRO to Provide Internet Services in 80 Remote Tribal Villages
Source- The post on ISRO to Provide Internet Services in 80 Remote Tribal Villages is based on the article “Centre to rope in ISRO to provide Internet in 80 remote tribal villages” published in “The Hindu” on 8th March 2024. What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is planning to collaborate with ISRO to deploy… Continue reading ISRO to Provide Internet Services in 80 Remote Tribal Villages
