Source– This post is based on the article “AFI disaffiliates 16 districts for skipping inter-district Nationals” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Athletics Federation of India has disaffiliated 16 district associations across the country for failing to send teams for the National inter-district junior athletics meet held in Ahmedabad.… Continue reading Athletics Federation of India
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Long period average rainfall
Source-This post on Long period average rainfall is based on the article “Monsoon to be ‘above normal’, predicts IMD” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that India will have an ‘above normal’ monsoon season with 106% of the long-period average. About Long period average rainfall 1.… Continue reading Long period average rainfall
Lake Kariba
Source– This post on Lake Kariba is based on the article “El Nino drought leaves Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba only 13% full: A disaster for people & wildlife” published in “Down to Earth” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Due to the latest El Nino drought, water levels at Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have dropped dramatically.… Continue reading Lake Kariba
India allows FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds
Source– This post on India allows FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds is based on the article “Why has India Allowed FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds?” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed investments in the country’s Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) by… Continue reading India allows FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds
India and Brazil working to harmonize their certification systems
Source- This post India and Brazil working to harmonize their certification systems is based on the article “India & Brazil plan certification to regularize trade of genetic material” on 16th April 2024. Why in news? India and Brazil are working to harmonize their certification systems for the trade in biological genetic material as well as… Continue reading India and Brazil working to harmonize their certification systems
Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea
Source-This post on Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea is based on the article “Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Three fish species in the Laccadive Sea have been spotted using tools. About the experiment All… Continue reading Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea
Pahariyas tribe
Source-This post on Pahariya tribe is based on the article “Seeds of solace” published in “Down to earth” on 15th April 2024. Why in the News? Jharkhand’s Pahariya tribe aims to achieve seed independence by depositing native varieties in community-led banks About Pahariyas tribe 1. The Pahariyas primarily reside in Jharkhand and West Bengal, with… Continue reading Pahariyas tribe
Operation Meghdoot
Source– This post is based on the article “Siachen: 40 years of Op Meghdoot” published in “The Hindu on 13th April 2024. Why in the News? April 13, 2024, marks 40 years since the Indian Army preemptively seized the Siachen Glacier on the Saltoro Ridge. About Operation Meghdoot 1. Operation Meghdoot was the Indian Armed Forces’… Continue reading Operation Meghdoot
Hydrocarbon extraction
Source- This post on Hydrocarbon extraction is based on the article “How does hydrocarbon extraction happen?” published in “The Hindu” on 15th April 2024. Why in the News? Hydrocarbons have been the foundational elements of crucial energy resources around the globe. What is hydrocarbon and where are they located? 1. A hydrocarbon is an organic… Continue reading Hydrocarbon extraction
DUSTLIK- Military Exercise
Source- This post on DUSTLIK Military Exercise is based on the article “Indian Army contingent departs for joint military exercise with Uzbekistan” published in “PIB” on 15th April 2024. Why in the News? The Indian Army contingent has departed for the 5th edition of India- Uzbekistan joint military Exercise Dustlik. About Exercise Dustlik Aspects Description… Continue reading DUSTLIK- Military Exercise
