Source-This post on Biomining is based on the article “Biomining at landfills in Ghazipur, Bhalswa set to miss latest deadline” published in “Hindustan times” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? Delhi’s biomining project to clear landfill sites is likely to miss the latest deadline of 2024. About Biomining 1. About: Biomining is the… Continue reading Biomining
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NHAI completes largest InvIT monetization
Source-This post on NHAI completes largest InvIT monetization is based on the article “NHAI Completes Largest InvIT Monetization of Over Rs. 16,000 Crore Through ‘Round 3’” published in “PIB” on 19th March 2024. Why in the News? National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) has completed fundraising through ‘InvIT Round-3’ for National Highway stretches totaling 889 kilometers.… Continue reading NHAI completes largest InvIT monetization
Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024
Source-This post on Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 is based on the article “New CBFC rules include age-related categories, more women representation, access for disabled” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th March 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has introduced new Cinematograph (Certification) Rules for 2024. These rules will replace the… Continue reading Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024
RPF and NCW signed MoU to combat human trafficking
Source-This post on RPF and NCW signed MoU to combat human trafficking is based on the article “Railway Protection Force and National Commission for Women Unite Against Human Trafficking” published in “PIB” on 19th March 2024. Why in the News? The National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) have signed a… Continue reading RPF and NCW signed MoU to combat human trafficking
Barberton Greenstone Belt
Source-This post on Barberton Greenstone Belt is based on the article “Oldest evidence of earthquakes found in strange jumble of 3.3 billion-year-old rocks from Africa” published in “Live Science” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, scientists discovered evidence of some of the earliest recorded earthquakes in the Barberton Greenstone Belt. About Barberton… Continue reading Barberton Greenstone Belt
Genetic rescue in Ranthambore National Park
Source-This post on Genetic rescue in Ranthambore National Park is based on the article “Conservation not enough for the highly inbred Ranthambore tigers — they require genetic rescue” published in “DownToEarth” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, during a study, genetic rescue was suggested as a strategy to preserve the tiger population… Continue reading Genetic rescue in Ranthambore National Park
World Air Quality Report 2023
Source-This post on World Air Quality Report 2023 is based on the article “Delhi World’s Most Polluted Capital Again, India Has 3rd Worst Air Quality: Report” published in “ABP News” on 19th MARCH 2024. Why in the News? According to the World Air Quality Report 2023, Delhi was identified as the city with the poorest… Continue reading World Air Quality Report 2023
Bugun Liocichla Bird
Source-This post on Bugun Liocichla Bird is based on the article “Arunachal tribe donates land for critically endangered songbird Bugun Liocichla” published in “Deccan Herald” on 17th March 2024. Why in the News? The Buguns, a major tribe living near Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh, have generously donated 1,470 hectares of land to conserve… Continue reading Bugun Liocichla Bird
Constitutional Provisions for Terms of State Assemblies and Lok Sabha
Source-This post on Terms of state Assemblies and Lok Sabha is based on the article “How House terms and poll schedules are decided” published in “The Indian Express” on 20th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) rescheduled the date of counting votes in two states, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh… Continue reading Constitutional Provisions for Terms of State Assemblies and Lok Sabha
Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to Philippines
Source– This post on Washington’s “ironclad commitment” is based on the article “Blinken stresses ‘ironclad’ support for the Philippines” published in “The Hindu” on 20th March 2024. Why in the News? U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to help the Philippines. This commitment was made in the backdrop of recent clashes… Continue reading Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to Philippines
