Source– This post is based on the article “Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived to show another side of life before eruption” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? A new project within the Pompeii archaeological site is showcasing ancient textile dyeing techniques. This will reveal a different aspect… Continue reading Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived
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Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Source– This post is based on the article “Bihar: Reduced human activity, including mining bans, helped increase tiger numbers in Valmiki reserve” published in “DownToEarth” on 20th December 2023. Why in the News? The increase in tiger numbers in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar was facilitated by diminished human activity, including bans on mining.… Continue reading Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Protection of Black Tiger
Source- This post is based on the article “Protection of Black Tiger” published in “PIB” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Union Minister of State for Environment filed a reply in the parliament regarding the conservation efforts of the Black tigers. What are Black Tigers? Aspect Details What is it? 1)… Continue reading Protection of Black Tiger
Elimination of child labour distant goal, need uniform definition of ‘child’ first: House panel
Source– This post is based on the article “Elimination of child labour a distant goal, country needs uniform definition of ‘child’ first: Parliamentary panel” published in “The Indian Express” on 20th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently, the 52nd report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour was tabled in the parliament. It highlighted… Continue reading Elimination of child labour distant goal, need uniform definition of ‘child’ first: House panel
People with blood disorders not eligible for reservation in jobs
Source– This post is based on the article “People with blood disorders not eligible for reservation in jobs, says Centre” published in “The Hindu” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? According to Ministry of Social Justice, people with blood disorders like thalassemia, haemophilia, and sickle cell disease are not eligible for job reservations… Continue reading People with blood disorders not eligible for reservation in jobs
Himalayas Cool Amid Global Climate Crisis, Stumping Scientists
Source– This post is based on the article “Scientists stunned as Himalayas get cooler despite global climate crisis” published in “Wion” on 13th December 2023. Why in the News? According to a study published in the journal Nature Geoscience, a surprising Himalayan phenomenon was highlighted that could slow down the impact of the global climate… Continue reading Himalayas Cool Amid Global Climate Crisis, Stumping Scientists
2024 is the International Year Of Camelids
Source– This post is based on the article “Why UN has declared 2024 the International Year Of Camelids” published in “Hindustan Times” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? The United Nations has named 2024 the International Year of Camelids to emphasize their vital role in the lives of global communities. What is the… Continue reading 2024 is the International Year Of Camelids
Sahitya Akademi announces awards
Source– This post is based on the article “Sahitya Akademi announces awards; Requiem in Raga Janki best English work” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? Sahitya Akademi has announced the annual Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 in 24 languages. The awards are for books published between January 2017 and December… Continue reading Sahitya Akademi announces awards
States can borrow an extra ₹2 lakh crore this fiscal year
Source- This post is based on the article “States can borrow an extra ₹2 lakh crore this year” published in “The Hindu” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? The Finance Ministry has allowed states to access approximately ₹2.04 lakh crore overall as additional borrowings beyond their net borrowing limits for the current fiscal… Continue reading States can borrow an extra ₹2 lakh crore this fiscal year
Noma added to WHO’s list of Neglected Tropical Disease
Source- This post is based on the article “Noma added to WHO’s list of Neglected Tropical Disease ” published in “DownToEarth” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently added ‘Noma’ to its official list of neglected tropical diseases (NTD). What is Noma? 1) It is a severe gangrenous… Continue reading Noma added to WHO’s list of Neglected Tropical Disease
