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World Monuments Fund Watch 2025

Source-This post on World Monuments Fund Watch 2025 is based on the article “Conservationists to propose Kazhuveli watershed region in T.N. for nomination to World Monuments Fund Watch 2025” published in “The Hindu” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? Conservationists plan to propose the Kazhuveli watershed region in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu, for nomination to… Continue reading World Monuments Fund Watch 2025

Darien Gap

Source-This post on Darien Gap is based on the article “What is the Darien Gap? And why are more migrants risking this Latin American route to get to the US?” published in “Down to Earth” on 14th March 2024. Why in the News? Illegal immigration to the US has in recent weeks moved its focus south… Continue reading Darien Gap

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Source-This post on Pobitora Wildlife Sanctury is based on the article “Assam Cabinet decides to de-notify prime rhino habitat” published in “The Hindu” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking relief from demarcating Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary and removing encroachments. About Pobitora wildlife Sanctury… Continue reading Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Lyme disease

Source- The post on Lyme disease is based on the article “Lyme disease reported in Kerala’s Ernakulam” published in “Times of India” on 13th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, a case of Lyme disease has been reported in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. About Lyme disease Aspect Details Description It is a vector-borne infectious disease. Caused by… Continue reading Lyme disease

SM REITs- Small and medium real-estate investment trusts

Source– This post on SM REITs- Small and medium real-estate investment trusts has been created based on the article “SM REITs can help investors bet on high-value assets” published in “Economic Times” on 14th March 2024. Why in the news? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) recently introduced amendments to the REIT Regulations… Continue reading SM REITs- Small and medium real-estate investment trusts

Global Methane Tracker 2024

Source-This post on Global Methane Tracker 2024 is based on the article “Methane emissions from fossil fuels remain high despite progress, US tops list of emitters: IEA” published in “DownToEarth” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Global Methane Tracker 2024, methane emissions from fuel usage in… Continue reading Global Methane Tracker 2024

Atmospheric Research Testbed (ART)

Source-This post on Atmospheric Research Testbed (ART) is based on the article “Govt: Lab to monitor sea water quality and testbed to track monsoon systems inaugurated” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Minister of Earth Sciences inaugurated the first phase of the Atmospheric Research Testbed in… Continue reading Atmospheric Research Testbed (ART)

Pilot program for cashless treatment of road accident victims

Source-This post on Pilot program for cashless treatment of road accident victims is based on the article “Centre to provide cashless treatment for road crash victims” published in “The Hindu” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? The Road Transport and Highways Ministry recently announced a pilot program to provide cashless treatment of up… Continue reading Pilot program for cashless treatment of road accident victims

INFAAR 2019-22 Report: First national report on AMR surveillance in India’s fisheries, livestock sectors

Source-This post on INFAAR 2019-22 Report: First national report on AMR surveillance in India’s fisheries, livestock sectors is based on the article “FAO publishes first national report on AMR surveillance in India’s fisheries, livestock sectors” published in “DownToEarth” on 11th March 2024. Why in the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United… Continue reading INFAAR 2019-22 Report: First national report on AMR surveillance in India’s fisheries, livestock sectors

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