Source: The post is based on the article “The first GSI survey of the Siachen” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2023 What is the News? In 1958, V. K. Raina, a top Indian geologist, led the first Geological Survey of India expedition to the Siachen glacier. This event is of historical and geostrategic… Continue reading The first GSI survey of the Siachen
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PAU develops new wheat variety to keep diabetes, obesity in check
Source: The post is based on the article “PAU develops new wheat variety to keep diabetes, obesity in check” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2023 What is the News? The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has developed a new variety of wheat called PBW RS1. What is PBW RS1? PBW RS1 is a new… Continue reading PAU develops new wheat variety to keep diabetes, obesity in check
What is the legal row between farmers and PepsiCo?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the legal row between farmers and PepsiCo?” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023 What is the News? The Delhi High Court has held that there was “no merit” in the appeal filed by PepsiCo over the patent rights for its ‘unique potato’ variety.… Continue reading What is the legal row between farmers and PepsiCo?
One Health: FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH launch research agenda for antimicrobial resistance
Source: The post is based on the article “One Health: FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH launch research agenda for antimicrobial resistance” published in Down To Earth on 4th July 2023 What is the News? The ‘Quadripartite’ — comprising the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health… Continue reading One Health: FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH launch research agenda for antimicrobial resistance
What are flight duty time limitation norms?
Source: The post is based on the article “Pilot refuses to operate Lucknow-Chennai flight due to fatigue: What are flight duty time limitation norms?” published in Indian Express on 6th July 2023 What is the News? A recent IndiGo flight from Dehradun to Chennai was delayed by several hours as the pilot complained of fatigue.… Continue reading What are flight duty time limitation norms?
Govt. to help combat child trafficking in border areas, set up rehabilitation homes
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. to help combat child trafficking in border areas, set up rehabilitation homes” published in The Hindu on 5th July 2023. What is the News? The Central Government has decided to help build infrastructure in border areas to combat child trafficking and help in rehabilitation and protection… Continue reading Govt. to help combat child trafficking in border areas, set up rehabilitation homes
Seven products from Uttar Pradesh get Geographical Indication tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Seven products from Uttar Pradesh get Geographical Indication tag” published in The Hindu on 28th June 2023. What is the News? The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai has given tags to seven different products from Uttar Pradesh. Which Seven products from Uttar Pradesh got Geographical Indication tag? … Continue reading Seven products from Uttar Pradesh get Geographical Indication tag
Global Liveability Index: These are the world’s most liveable cities for 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Liveability Index: These are the world’s most liveable cities for 2023” published in Indian Express on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released the Global Liveability Index 2023. What is the Global Liveability Index? Global Liveability Index quantifies the challenges… Continue reading Global Liveability Index: These are the world’s most liveable cities for 2023
PM in Egypt: What is the Heliopolis Memorial for Indian soldiers who fought in World War 1?
Source: The post is based on the article “PM in Egypt: What is the Heliopolis Memorial for Indian soldiers who fought in World War 1?” published in Indian Express on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister will pay his respects at the Heliopolis (Port Tewfik) Memorial in the Heliopolis War… Continue reading PM in Egypt: What is the Heliopolis Memorial for Indian soldiers who fought in World War 1?
PM gifts Biden Yeats’ ‘Ten Principal Upanishads’: What are Upanishads? Why was Yeats interested in them?
Source: The post is based on the article “PM gifts Biden Yeats’ ‘Ten Principal Upanishads’: What are Upanishads? Why was Yeats interested in them?” published in Indian Express on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister has gifted several gifts to the US President which includes the first edition print of… Continue reading PM gifts Biden Yeats’ ‘Ten Principal Upanishads’: What are Upanishads? Why was Yeats interested in them?
