Source-This post on Barberton Greenstone Belt is based on the article “Oldest evidence of earthquakes found in strange jumble of 3.3 billion-year-old rocks from Africa” published in “Live Science” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, scientists discovered evidence of some of the earliest recorded earthquakes in the Barberton Greenstone Belt. About Barberton… Continue reading Barberton Greenstone Belt
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Genetic rescue in Ranthambore National Park
Source-This post on Genetic rescue in Ranthambore National Park is based on the article “Conservation not enough for the highly inbred Ranthambore tigers — they require genetic rescue” published in “DownToEarth” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, during a study, genetic rescue was suggested as a strategy to preserve the tiger population… Continue reading Genetic rescue in Ranthambore National Park
World Air Quality Report 2023
Source-This post on World Air Quality Report 2023 is based on the article “Delhi World’s Most Polluted Capital Again, India Has 3rd Worst Air Quality: Report” published in “ABP News” on 19th MARCH 2024. Why in the News? According to the World Air Quality Report 2023, Delhi was identified as the city with the poorest… Continue reading World Air Quality Report 2023
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
Gulf of Tonkin
Source-This post on Gulf of Tonkin is based on the article “Vietnam urges respect of international law as China draws Gulf of Tonkin baseline” published in “The Indian Express” on 14th March 2024. Why in the News? Vietnam urges respect for international law after China sets a baseline in the Gulf of Tonkin. This action… Continue reading Gulf of Tonkin
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
