Source-This post on UN World Restoration Flagships is based on the article “From restoring forests to river basins, seven conservation initiatives across continents recognised by UN” published in “DownToEarth” on 13th February 2024. Why in the News? The United Nations recently designated seven initiatives spanning Africa, Latin America, the Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia as the… Continue reading UN World Restoration Flagships
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First-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report
Source-This post on First-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report is based on the article “Landmark UN report: The world’s migratory species of animals are in decline, and the global extinction risk is increasing” published in “unep.org” on 12th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species… Continue reading First-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report
Kaji Nemu
Source-This post on Kaji Nemu is based on the article “‘Kaji Nemu’ declared as State Fruit, Assam government says will benefit farmers” published in “The New Indian Express” on 14th February 2024. Why in the News? The Assam government recently declared the GI-tagged ‘Kaji Nemu’ (Citrus Limon) as the official State Fruit. About Kaji Nemu… Continue reading Kaji Nemu
Stone age wall discovered in Baltic Sea
Source-This post on Stone age wall discovered in Baltic Sea is based on the article “Scientists accidentally find a mysterious one-km-long wall in Baltic Sea” published in “Hindustan Times” on 13th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, scientists have discovered a Stone Age wall beneath the Baltic Sea in Germany. It is believed to… Continue reading Stone age wall discovered in Baltic Sea
Micellar water
Source-This post on Micellar water is based on the article “What is micellar water and how does it work?” published in “The Hindu” on 14th February 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses micellar water, a popular product found in markets. It is used for effectively removing makeup and sunscreen due to its cleansing… Continue reading Micellar water
Weimar Triangle
Source-This post on Weimar Triangle is based on the article “Poland, France and Germany vow to make Europe stronger as fears grow over Russia and Trump” published in “The Hindu” on 13th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the foreign ministers of Poland, France, and Germany met to discuss reviving the Weimar Triangle. They… Continue reading Weimar Triangle
World Governments Summit 2024
Source-This post on World Governments Summit 2024 is based on the article “Prime Minister’s participation in World Governments Summit 2024” published in “PIB” on 14th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Prime Minister Modi has attended the World Government Summit 2024 in the UAE as a guest of honor. He was a guest of… Continue reading World Governments Summit 2024
Cuscuta dodder
Source-This post on Cuscuta dodder is based on the article “Parasitic creeper preys on Chengalpet forests, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary” published in “The New Indian Express” on 12th February 2024. Why in the News? The invasive weed Cuscuta dodder is gradually choking the Chengalpet forests and Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary. This poses a threat to the local… Continue reading Cuscuta dodder
Bubonic Plague (Black death)
Source-This post on Bubonic Plague (Black death) is based on the article “Rare Case Of Bubonic Plague In US, It Killed 50 Million In 14th Century” published in “NDTV” on 14th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a rare case of bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, has been detected in the… Continue reading Bubonic Plague (Black death)
India’s farm subsidies under WTO Scrutiny
Source-This post on India’s farm subsidies under WTO Scrutiny is based on the article “India faces WTO pressure on farm subsidies amid protests for minimum support price” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, The Cairns Group has claimed that India’s public stockholding (PSH) program is heavily subsidized.… Continue reading India’s farm subsidies under WTO Scrutiny
