Source-This post on PM Modi visit to Bhutan: India to double assistance to Bhutan is based on the article “With Bhutan’s Gelephu project in mind, India to double assistance to ₹10,000 crore for next 5 years” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd March 2024. Why in the News? During his recent visit to Bhutan, PM Modi… Continue reading PM Modi visit to Bhutan: India to double assistance to Bhutan
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Gulaal Gota: Jaipur’s traditional method for celebrating the Holi festival
Source-This post on Gulaal Gota: Jaipur’s traditional method for celebrating the Holi festival is based on the article “Explained: On Holi, a look at Jaipur’s traditional celebrations with ‘Gulaal Gota’” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd March 2024. Why in the News? As Holi approaches on March 25th this year, Jaipur, Rajasthan will continue… Continue reading Gulaal Gota: Jaipur’s traditional method for celebrating the Holi festival
NHAI completes largest InvIT monetization
Source-This post on NHAI completes largest InvIT monetization is based on the article “NHAI Completes Largest InvIT Monetization of Over Rs. 16,000 Crore Through ‘Round 3’” published in “PIB” on 19th March 2024. Why in the News? National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) has completed fundraising through ‘InvIT Round-3’ for National Highway stretches totaling 889 kilometers.… Continue reading NHAI completes largest InvIT monetization
Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024
Source-This post on Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 is based on the article “New CBFC rules include age-related categories, more women representation, access for disabled” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th March 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has introduced new Cinematograph (Certification) Rules for 2024. These rules will replace the… Continue reading Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024
RPF and NCW signed MoU to combat human trafficking
Source-This post on RPF and NCW signed MoU to combat human trafficking is based on the article “Railway Protection Force and National Commission for Women Unite Against Human Trafficking” published in “PIB” on 19th March 2024. Why in the News? The National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) have signed a… Continue reading RPF and NCW signed MoU to combat human trafficking
Barberton Greenstone Belt
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
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
