Source-This post is based on the article “India elected vice-chair of UN fisheries body amid countries calling out China’s illegal fishing” published in “The Print” on 19th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India has been appointed as the first vice-chair of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Committee on Fisheries (COFI) Sub-Committee… Continue reading FAO’s Committee on Fisheries (COFI)
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Havisure: India’s first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine
Source-This post is based on the article “India’s first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine launched in Hyderabad” published in “Deccan Herald” on 20th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has launched India’s first domestically developed Hepatitis A vaccine, named… Continue reading Havisure: India’s first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine
Mpemba effect
Source-This post is based on the article “Mpemba effect: Heat up to cool down” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd January 2024. Why in the News? The Mpemba effect has recently captured the attention of scientists. After many experiments, we still don’t have a clear agreement, on what causes this puzzling phenomenon. What is Mpemba… Continue reading Mpemba effect
Moh-Juj: Traditional bull fight
Source-This post is based on the article “Assam revives traditional bull fights nine years after SC ban” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? The Assam Government has recently revived the traditional buffalo fight (Moh-Juj), which had been halted for nine years following the Supreme Court’s ban on Tamil Nadu’s… Continue reading Moh-Juj: Traditional bull fight
Nuclear Battery
Source-This post is based on the article “Chinese firm develops ‘nuclear battery’ capable of producing power for 50 years without charging” published in “Deccan Herald” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? Chinese startup Betavolt has developed a ‘Nuclear battery’ that can generate power for 50 years without needing charging or maintenance. About Nuclear… Continue reading Nuclear Battery
Parakram Diwas 2024 at Red Fort
Source-This post is based on the article “Parakram Diwas 2024 Commemoration: Red Fort Unveils History and Cultural Spectacle” published in “PIB” on 21st January 2024. Why in the News? Prime Minister will inaugurate the Parakram Diwas 2024 event at Red Fort on the evening of January 23. The celebration will be continued till 31st January.… Continue reading Parakram Diwas 2024 at Red Fort
Quality Control Order (QCO): 220 Goods to Get Quality Norms
Source-This post is based on the article “220 goods to get quality norms” published in “Live Mint” on 19th January 2024. Why in The News? Quality Control Order (QCO) norms mandate adherence for around 220 products, encompassing both domestically manufactured and imported items, by May 2027. The majority, 218 products, are expected to meet the… Continue reading Quality Control Order (QCO): 220 Goods to Get Quality Norms
A Brief About Soligas and Yeravas Tribes in 2024
Source-This post is based on the article “What do tribal groups like the Soligas and Yeravas eat?” published in “DownToEarth” on 14th January 2024. Why in the News? A Brief About Soligas and Yeravas Tribes, A newly released book “Forgotten Trails: Foraging Wild Edibles,” documents the wild foods gathered by the Soligas and Yeravas… Continue reading A Brief About Soligas and Yeravas Tribes in 2024
Chandaka – Dampara wildlife sanctuary
Source-This post is based on the article “Odisha: Sambar, bison to be introduced in Chandaka wildlife sanctuary” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? The Odisha state government is planning to introduce Sambar and Gaur (bison) to the Chandaka-Dampara wildlife sanctuary. About Chandaka-Dampara wildlife sanctuary Aspect Details Location 1.… Continue reading Chandaka – Dampara wildlife sanctuary
Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023
Source-This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu” published in “PIB” on 20th January 2024. Why in the News? The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. What are Khelo… Continue reading Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023
