Source-This post on Banihal-Sangaldan railway line is based on the article “PM Modi flags off railway project in Jammu and Kashmir: Route, challenges, benefits” published in “The Indian Express” on 27th February 2024. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the Banihal-Sangaldan section of the railway line which aims to connect Baramulla in… Continue reading Banihal-Sangaldan railway line
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Garbhini-GA2: AI Model of India to find gestational age
Source- This post on Garbhini-GA2: AI Model of India to find gestational age is based on the article “India-specific model to give accurate gestational age of foetus” published in “The Hindu” on 26th February 2024. Why in the News? Researchers have developed an India-specific artificial intelligence model- Garbhini-GA2. It accurately determine the gestational age of… Continue reading Garbhini-GA2: AI Model of India to find gestational age
Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)
Source-This post on Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is based on the article “UK to quit ‘outdated’ fossil fuel friendly treaty” published in “Energyworld” on 23rd February 2024. Why in the News? The UK, along with France, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands, is pulling out of the Energy Charter Treaty. It permits fossil fuel companies to… Continue reading Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)
Bitcoin halving
Source-This post on Bitcoin halving is based on the article “What is Bitcoin Halving and what it means to the crypto community? published in “The Hindu” on 24th February 2024. Why in the News? Crypto traders and Bitcoin miners are eagerly awaiting their quadrennial event known as Bitcoin halving, which is predicted to occur in… Continue reading Bitcoin halving
Badwater Basin In Death Valley
Source-This post on Badwater Basin in Death Valley is based on the article “Driest place in North America has been home to a lake for 6 months, show NASA images” published in “DownToEarth” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? In North America’s driest region, Badwater Basin in Death Valley has been persisting and… Continue reading Badwater Basin In Death Valley
Grey Zone Warfare
Source-This post on Grey Zone Warfare is based on the article “Grey-zone warfare latest entry in lexicon of warfare, says Chief of Defence Staff” published in “The Hindu” on 24th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, at the Raisina Dialogue, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan made a statement regarding grey-zone warfare, specifically… Continue reading Grey Zone Warfare
Sale of Potash derived from molasses (PDM) to fertiliser farms
Source-This post on Potash derived from molasses (PDM) is based on the article “Sugar mills can now sell potash derived from molasses (PDM) to fertiliser farms” published in “Live mint” on 23rd February 2024. Why in the News? The government has allowed sugar mills to sell potash from molasses (PDM) to fertilizer companies. This assists… Continue reading Sale of Potash derived from molasses (PDM) to fertiliser farms
Centre Allows Donor Gametes in Surrogacy Rules
Source-This post on Centre Allows Donor Gametes in Surrogacy Rules is based on the article “Centre amends surrogacy rules, allows couples with medical conditions to use donor gametes” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd February 2024. Why in the News? The Centre has recently amended the 2022 surrogacy rules, allowing couples to utilize donor gametes.… Continue reading Centre Allows Donor Gametes in Surrogacy Rules
Pigeon Pea
Source-This post on Pigeon Pea is based on the article “New protocol can reduce breeding cycle of pigeonpea by 3-5 years, important for nutritional security in drylands” published in “DownToEarth” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? According to the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), a new fast-breeding method will… Continue reading Pigeon Pea
Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana
Source-This post on Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana is based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana under Skill India Mission, empowering PM Svanidhi Beneficiaries” published in “PIB” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas… Continue reading Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana
