Source-This post is based on the article “China widens trade highway in South America with new mega port project” published in “The Hindu” on 19th January 2024. Why in the News? China has constructed a mega deep-water port in the Chancay city, Peru(a South American country). Operations are scheduled to commence in late 2024. About… Continue reading Chancay Port: China’s new mega port project in South America
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Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Employs Advanced AI Technologies Supporting farmers
Source-This post is based on the article “Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is leveraging cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies for the benefit of farmers and to increase overall productivity” published in “PIB” on 17th January 2024. Why in The News? AI technologies supporting farmers, Recently a MoU was signed between the National Farmers’ Welfare… Continue reading Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Employs Advanced AI Technologies Supporting farmers
Punganur cows
Source-This post is based on the article “Meet the Punganur, dwarf cows that PM Modi fed on Makar Sankranti” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Prime Minister was observed personally providing fodder to several Punganur cows at his residence in New Delhi. About Punganur Cow Aspect… Continue reading Punganur cows
Vulture restaurant in Jharkhand
Source-This post is based on the article “A ‘Vulture restaurant’ in Jharkhand to conserve the ‘critically endangered’ species” published in “Financial Express” on 14th January 2024. Why in the News? In Jharkhand, a ‘Vulture Restaurant’ has been established in Koderma district as part of conservation efforts to conserve the diminishing vulture population. Why has this… Continue reading Vulture restaurant in Jharkhand
Paramyrothecium indicum – Scientists discover new species of fungus in Kerala
Source-This post is based on the article “Scientists from KFRI, BHU and BSI discover new species of fungus in Kerala” published in “Newscareers360” on 15th January 2024. Why in the News? Scientists have recently discovered a new species of fungus in Kerala, named ‘Paramyrothecium indicum’. What is ‘Paramyrothecium indicum’? 1. It is a new species… Continue reading Paramyrothecium indicum – Scientists discover new species of fungus in Kerala
Zanskar River
Source-This post is based on the article “Chief of the Naval Staff Flags off CHADAR trek expedition to Zanskar river, Ladakh” published in “PIB” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? The Chief of the Naval Staff recently inaugurated the Indian Navy’s Chadar Trek expedition at INS Shivaji. It takes place on the frozen… Continue reading Zanskar River
What is ‘prior approval’ before probing corruption allegations against public officials?
Source-This post is based on the article “What is ‘prior approval’, and why is it needed before investigating public officials accused of corruption?” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court issued a divided verdict on ex-Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu’s plea to dismiss an FIR… Continue reading What is ‘prior approval’ before probing corruption allegations against public officials?
Why Kashmir and Ladakh are without snow this winter, its implications
Source-This post is based on the article “Why Kashmir and Ladakh are without snow this winter, its implications” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh which are the key tourist destinations in India have seen little rainfall or snow this winter, leading to a… Continue reading Why Kashmir and Ladakh are without snow this winter, its implications
Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR): Addressing Passenger Attacks on Pilots
Source-This post is based on the article “A passenger attacked a pilot. How are airlines expected to respond?” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a passenger assaulted an IndiGo airline pilot following a prolonged delay caused by heavy fog in Delhi. This article explores the responses of… Continue reading Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR): Addressing Passenger Attacks on Pilots
Home Ministry cancels FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research
Source-This post is based on the article “Home Ministry cancels FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research ” published in “The Hindu” on 17th March 2024. Why in the News? The registration of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) has been revoked by the Union Home Ministry. Why… Continue reading Home Ministry cancels FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research
