Source-This post on Filoboletus Manipularis Mushroom has been created based on the article “Scientists discover rare species of bioluminescent mushrooms in Kasaragod, warn against their consumption” published in “The Indian Express” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, researchers have discovered a rare species of bioluminescent mushrooms, scientifically known as Filoboletus manipularis, in the… Continue reading Filoboletus Manipularis Mushroom
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GREAT Scheme
Source-This post on GREAT Scheme has been created based on the article “Ministry of Textiles approved Startups in Technical Textiles to boost innovation: Textiles Secretary” published in “PIB” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Textiles announced the GREAT Scheme during the 7th meeting of the Empowered Programme Committee (EPC) of… Continue reading GREAT Scheme
Direct Seeding of Rice
Source-This post on Direct Seeding of Rice has been created based on the article “Why direct seeding of rice (DSR) is yet to pick up in Punjab” published in “The Indian Express” on 18 June 2024. Why in the news? The Punjab government has been actively promoting the DSR or ‘tar-wattar‘ technique for rice cultivation.… Continue reading Direct Seeding of Rice
MATSYA 6000 Submarine
Source- This post on “MATYSA 6000 Submarine” has been created based on the article ” India set to be the 6th country to have its own Deep Sea Mission” published in the PIB on 16th June 2024. Why in News? India is set to be the 6th country of the world to have its own… Continue reading MATSYA 6000 Submarine
Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2024
Source- This post “Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2024” has been created based in the World Bank’s article published on 12th June 2024. Why in News? According to the recently released “Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2024“, the the world is not on course to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)… Continue reading Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2024
Burp tax
Source– This post on Burp tax is based on the article “Why has New Zealand removed the ‘burp tax’ on livestock?” published in “Indian Express” on 17th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, New Zealand announced scrapping the ‘burp tax. About burp tax 1. About the Burp Tax: It was a tax introduced in 2022… Continue reading Burp tax
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
Source– This post on Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is based on the article “How the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is being developed as India’s second home for cheetahs” published in “Indian Express” on 17th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently it was announced that the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary will be the second home… Continue reading Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
Prerna Sthal
Source– This post on Prerna Sthal is based on the article “Vice President inaugurates Prerna Sthal at Parliament House Complex” published in “PIB” on 17th June 2024. Why in the News? Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar recently inaugurated the Prerna Sthal at the Parliament House Complex. About Prerna Sthal 1. Prerna Sthal is located at the Parliament… Continue reading Prerna Sthal
Solid Waste Management Cess
Source– This post on Solid Waste Management Cess is based on the article “What is SWM Cess and Why is It Levied on Waste Generators?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has proposed a Solid Waste Management Cess of ₹100 per month for… Continue reading Solid Waste Management Cess
Tarang Shakti Exercise 2024
Source- This post on Tarang Shakti Exercise is based on the article “India to host its first multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti in August” published in “The Hindu” on 17th May 2024. Why in the News? India will host its first multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti 2024 in August. About Tarang Shakti Exercise 2024 Aspects Description… Continue reading Tarang Shakti Exercise 2024
