Source-This post on sponge iron has been created based on the article “‘Ore shortage’ hitting steel production, says sponge iron industry, seeks ban on exports” published in “Bussiness news” on 8 March 2024. Why in the news? The sponge iron industry held that an Ore shortage is hitting steel production. About sponge iron 1. About: i)… Continue reading Sponge Iron
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ChipIN Centre
Source-This post on ChipIN has been created based on the article “ChipIN, the one-stop centre for chip designers across the country, gets fillip with support from semiconductor industry leaders” published in “PIB” on 7th March 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Electronics and IT started the ChipIN Centre at… Continue reading ChipIN Centre
Denotification of Cantonments
Source-This post on denotification of cantonments has been created based on the article “Defence Ministry denotifies civil areas of 10 cantonments” published in “The Indian Express” on 7 March 2024. Why in the news? The central government has decided to denotify civil areas of 10 cantonments (out of 58) in the country. About Cantonment 1. About:… Continue reading Denotification of Cantonments
Pritzker Architecture Prize
Source-This post on Pritzker Architecture Prize has been created based on the article “The ‘Architecture Nobel’: Why Pritzker laureate Riken Yamamoto’s work stands out” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th March 2024. Why in the news? Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto was declared the winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize 2024. About Pritzker Architecture Prize… Continue reading Pritzker Architecture Prize
Blue Leaders Alliance
Source-This post on Blue Leaders Alliance has been created based on the article “Countries hope to bring BBNJ or High Seas treaty into force by 2025; only 2 have ratified it so far” published in “Down to Earth” on 8th March 2024. Why in the news? The Blue Leaders High-Level Event on Biodiversity Beyond National… Continue reading Blue Leaders Alliance
Parrot fever disease
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
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)