Source- This post on the Alderman has been created based on the article “May pronounce verdict on Delhi govt’s plea against LG’s power to nominate aldermen in MCD: SC” published in “Hindustan Times” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court of India is about to decide on a case where the… Continue reading Alderman
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Saffron Crop
Source- This post on the Saffron crop has been created based on the article “Losing spice: Kashmir’s prized saffron crop hit by dry spells” published in “Business Line” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? Due to erratic weather, many farmers in Kashmir are shifting from growing saffron to cultivating apple orchards or mustard… Continue reading Saffron Crop
First STI Conclave on “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods”
Source- This post on the First STI Conclave on “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods” has been created based on the article “First STI Conclave on “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods” organised jointly by ISTIC-UNESCO and CSIR” published in “PIB” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? ISTIC under UNESCO, along with CSIR-TKDL and CSIR-IICT,… Continue reading First STI Conclave on “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods”
PARAKH ‘equivalence’ report
Source- This post on the PARAKH ‘equivalence’ report has been created based on the article “Explained: The recommendations for equivalence across India’s 69 school boards” published in “Indian Express” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? In accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, PARAKH has presented an ‘equivalence’ report to the Ministry… Continue reading PARAKH ‘equivalence’ report
Oropouche fever
Source- This post on the Oropouche fever has been created based on the article “Death in Brazil: What is Oropouche fever?” published in “Indian Express” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? On July 25, 2024, Brazil’s health ministry reported the first deaths from Oropouche fever in the state of Bahia, with two people… Continue reading Oropouche fever
Kerala Floods
Source- This post on the Kerala Floods has been created based on the article “Kerala landslide: a look at the extreme weather events in India recently” published in “Indian Express” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, multiple landslides occurred in Wayanad district, Kerala. Causes and Contributing Factors of landslide i) Heavy Rainfall:… Continue reading Kerala Floods
National Culture Fund
Source- This post on the National Culture Fund has been created based on the article “NATIONAL CULTURE FUND” published in “PIB” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Development recently informed the Lok Sabha that the National Culture Fund (NCF) has received ₹3.70 crore from non-government sources… Continue reading National Culture Fund
Bohai Gulf
Source- This post on the Bohai Gulf has been created based on the article “New Chinese Migratory Bird Sanctuaries Added To UNESCO World Heritage List” published in “TimesNow” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? UNESCO has recently added China’s Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf (Phase II) to its World Heritage… Continue reading Bohai Gulf
Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
Source- This post on the Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate has been created based on the article “SC revisits its own order: PUC not mandatory to renew car insurance” published in “Hindustan Times” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court recently overturned its 2017 directive that required a valid Pollution Under… Continue reading Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
One DAE One Subscription
Source- This post on the One DAE One Subscription has been created based on the article “Department of Atomic Energy inaugurates ‘One DAE One Subscription’” published in “PIB” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Department of Atomic Energy Launches ‘One DAE One Subscription’ (ODOS). About One DAE One Subscription 1. About: The… Continue reading One DAE One Subscription
