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
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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
IIT Madras Zanzibar
Source-This post on IIT Madras Zanzibar is based on the article “IIT-Madras Zanzibar aims to triple intake for 2024-25 batch” published in “Times of India” on 14th February 2024. Why in the News? IIT-Madras Zanzibar has recently revealed its plans to triple its intake for the 2024-25 batch. What are Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)?… Continue reading IIT Madras Zanzibar
Revised guidelines for Community radio stations
Source-This post on Revised guidelines for community radio stations is based on the article “I&B Minister releases revised policy guidelines for community radio stations” published in “The Hindu” on 13th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the government has released the revised policy guidelines for setting up community radio stations. What do the newly… Continue reading Revised guidelines for Community radio stations
‘Specific duration’ clause in India-EFTA pact
Source-This post on ‘Specific duration’ clause in India-EFTA pact is based on the article “Thorny clause in ripening India-European Free Trade Association deal may hit generic drug industry” published in “The Hindu” on 13th February 2024. Why in the News? A ‘Specific duration’ clause in a free trade agreement draft being discussed between India and… Continue reading ‘Specific duration’ clause in India-EFTA pact
India-UAE Bilateral investment Treaty
Source-This post on India-UAE Bilateral investment Treaty is based on the article “Govt signs bilateral investment treaty with UAE to promote investments” published in “Business Standard” on 13th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a significant bilateral investment treaty during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit.… Continue reading India-UAE Bilateral investment Treaty
National Credit Framework (NCrF)
Source– This post on National Credit Framework (NCrF) is based on the article “All you need to know about the National Credit Framework” published in “The Economic Times” on 11th January 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses the National Credit Framework (NCrF) system, which aligns education and skills training. It enables students to… Continue reading National Credit Framework (NCrF)
NISAR Satellite
News: India crossed a milestone in its space and climate ambitions on July 30th with the successful launch of the Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (Nisar) satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. About NISAR satellite Aspect Details Full form NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) About 1. NISAR is a satellite jointly developed by… Continue reading NISAR Satellite
India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act
Source-This post on India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act is based on the article “Merchant Shipping Act recast in the works” published in “The Hindu Business line” on 12th February 2024. Why in the News? India is revising its Merchant Shipping regulations as it seeks to replace the current Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. Proposed legal… Continue reading India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act
