Source-This post on Yaounde Declaration is based on the article “Yaounde Declaration: Health ministers of 11 African countries commit to end malaria deaths” published in “DownToEarth” on 10th March 2024. Why in the News? Health ministers from African nations grappling with the heaviest malaria burdens have recently signed the Yaounde Declaration. It aims to eradicate… Continue reading Yaounde Declaration
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Mission Divyastra: Agni-V Missile with MIRV Technology
Source-This post on Mission Divyastra: Agni-V Missile with MIRV technology is based on the article “India test-fires Agni-V ballistic missile with multiple warhead technology under Mission Divyastra” published in “The Hindu” on 11th March 2024. Why in the News? India recently conducted a test of the Agni-V ballistic missile with MIRV technology. The test was… Continue reading Mission Divyastra: Agni-V Missile with MIRV Technology
Centre tweaks PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Source-This post on Centre tweaks PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is based on the article “Centre tweaks Prime Minister’s Rooftop Solar ‘free electricity’ scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 8th March 2024. Why in the News? The Union cabinet has recently tweaked the new ₹75,000-crore PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (Free rooftop solar… Continue reading Centre tweaks PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Expanding settlements in Palestine a ‘war crime’: UN
Source-This post on Expanding settlements in Palestine a ‘war crime’: UN is based on the article “UN rights office says Israeli settlements in Palestinian areas amount to a ‘war crime‘” published in “The Hindu” on 9th March 2024. Why in the News? The recent report from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human… Continue reading Expanding settlements in Palestine a ‘war crime’: UN
IndiaAI Mission
Source-This post on IndiaAI Mission is based on the article “Union Cabinet approves IndiaAI Mission with 10,372 crore outlay: How it could help private players” published in “The Indian Express” on 9th March 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet recently approved the IndiaAI Mission with a budget of Rs 10,372 crore for the… Continue reading IndiaAI Mission
Sea Defenders-2024
Source-This post on Sea Defenders-2024 is based on the article “US Coast Guard ship Bertholf arrives in Port Blair ahead of joint exercise” published in “India Today” on 7th March 2024. Why in the News? The United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) Bertholf ship reached Port Blair ahead of the ‘Sea Defenders-2024’ joint exercise. What is… Continue reading Sea Defenders-2024
Anthropocene epoch declaration rejected
Source-This post on Anthropocene epoch declaration rejected is based on the article “Why scientists voted down proposal to declare start of the Anthropocene — and what it means” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a committee of 18 scientists have voted against the proposal to declare the… Continue reading Anthropocene epoch declaration rejected
Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs)
Source-This post on Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs) is based on article “Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and Meta join hands to establish Frontier Technology Labs in schools” published in “PIB” on 6th March 2024. Why in the News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog and Meta have collaborated to set up Frontier Technology Labs… Continue reading Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs)
Begonia Narahari
Source-This post on Begonia Narahari is based on the article “New Begonia Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh by USTM and CSIR-NEIST Researchers” published in “bnn” on 5th March 2024. Why in the News? A new flowering plant species named Begonia Narahari was recently discovered by researchers in Arunachal Pradesh. About Begonia Narahari 1. Discovery and… Continue reading Begonia Narahari
Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana)
Source-This post on Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana) is based on the article “Rare tree fights a losing battle in north Kerala” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd March 2024. Why in the News? Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana) faces the threat of extinction in northern Kerala due to an unidentified and rapidly spreading plant disease. About… Continue reading Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana)
