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Bugun Liocichla Bird

Source-This post on Bugun Liocichla Bird is based on the article “Arunachal tribe donates land for critically endangered songbird Bugun Liocichla” published in “Deccan Herald” on 17th March 2024. Why in the News? The Buguns, a major tribe living near Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh, have generously donated 1,470 hectares of land to conserve… Continue reading Bugun Liocichla Bird

Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Fisheries Scheme

Source-This post on Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Fisheries Scheme is based on the article “Department of Fisheries Integrates Kisan Credit Card Fisheries Scheme onto JanSamarth Portal” published in “Krishi Jagran” on 16th March 2024. Why in the News? The Department of Fisheries has included the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Fisheries scheme on the JanSamarth Portal… Continue reading Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Fisheries Scheme

Exercise Tiger Triumph – 24

Source-This post on Exercise Tiger Triumph – 24 is based on the article “EX TIGER TRIUMPH – 24” published in “PIB” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? India and the United States will conduct a bilateral tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise called Tiger Triumph – 24. It will take place… Continue reading Exercise Tiger Triumph – 24

’Passing off’ under Trademark Rules

Source-This post on ’Passing off’ under Trademark Rules is based on the article “Why Delhi’s Dolma Aunty Momos challenged the use of her trade mark, what the law says” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? The Delhi High Court recently revoked a trademark registration for “Dolma Aunty Momos”… Continue reading ’Passing off’ under Trademark Rules

Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT)

Source-This post on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) is based on the article “Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) to be Conducted Nationwide Under ULLAS initiative” published in “PIB” on 16th March 2024. Why in the News? The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), under the Ministry of Education, recently conducted… Continue reading Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT)

Pandavula Gutta- Geo-heritage site

Source-This post on Pandavula Gutta is based on the article “‘Pandavula Gutta designated exclusive Geo-heritage site in Telangana’” published in “The Hindu” on 14th March 2024. Why in the News? Pandavula Gutta has recently gained official recognition as the exclusive Geo-heritage site in Telangana. What is Pandavula Gutta? 1. About– It is an ancient geological… Continue reading Pandavula Gutta- Geo-heritage site

Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test for Diabetes

Source-This post on Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test for diabetes is based on the article “What is the HbA1C test and why is it used to check for diabetes?” published in “The Hindu” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses the Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test, which is used to diagnose diabetes. According… Continue reading Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test for Diabetes

SIMA: Google Deepmind’s new AI

Source-This post on SIMA: Google Deepmind’s new AI is based on the article “What is SIMA, Google Deepmind’s new AI that can play video games with you” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? Google DeepMind introduced its newest AI gaming agent, SIMA. It can understand and execute tasks… Continue reading SIMA: Google Deepmind’s new AI

Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) Project

Source-This post on Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) Project is based on the article “How the United States plans to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? The United States, as part of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) project, is planning to construct a floating… Continue reading Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) Project

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