News: The Ministry of Textiles is promoting research and development into innovative natural fibers, such as milkweed fiber. About Milkweed Fiber It is a unique natural fiber extracted from the seed pods of milkweed plants (Asclepias syriaca L). The plant is native to North America. In India, it is found as a wild plant in… Continue reading Milkweed Fiber
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Complexity in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in India
Source: The post complexity in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in India has been created, based on the article “The challenge of universal health coverage” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Context: The article… Continue reading Complexity in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in India
Key Facts about Golan Heights
News: Israel recently announced plans to double the population of its settlements in the occupied Golan Heights. Key Facts about Golan Heights About Golan Heights The Golan Heights is a strategically significant plateau located in southwestern Syria, near the borders of Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan. It covers approximately 1,150 square kilometers, stretching 71 km in… Continue reading Key Facts about Golan Heights
Cyclone Chido
News: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, France. Cyclone Chido Explanation About Cyclone Chido Cyclone Chido was a powerful tropical cyclone that struck Mayotte, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, in December 2024. With sustained wind speeds exceeding 200 km/h (124 mph)… Continue reading Cyclone Chido
Arctic Tundra: Transitioning to a Carbon Source
News: The Arctic Tundra has shifted from being a carbon sink to a carbon emitter, as confirmed by a recent analysis in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Arctic Report Card. About Arctic Tundra The Arctic Tundra is a unique biome located in the northernmost parts of Earth, primarily north of the Arctic Circle.… Continue reading Arctic Tundra: Transitioning to a Carbon Source
Wroughton’s free-tailed Bat
News: Wroughton’s free-tailed Bat (Otomops wroughtoni) has been sighted for the first time in northern India at Delhi’s Yamuna Biodiversity Park. About Wroughton’s free-tailed Bat It is a highly rare species of molossid bat. Characteristics: This species is distinguished by its large size, prominent ears extending beyond the muzzle, and bicolored velvet-like fur. Habitat- The… Continue reading Wroughton’s free-tailed Bat
Key facts about Morocco
News: Morocco is becoming a key gateway for India to expand its presence in Africa for defense exports. Key facts about Morocco About Morocco Capital: Rabat Location: Morocco is located in North Africa, in the Maghreb region. It lies in both the Northern and Western Hemispheres. Borders: Algeria to the east and Western Sahara to… Continue reading Key facts about Morocco
Exercise SLINEX
News: Exercise SLINEX 2024 (Sri Lanka–India Exercise) will take place from December 17 to 20, 2024, at Visakhapatnam, under the supervision of the Eastern Naval Command. About Exercise SLINEX It is a bilateral naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka. The first SLINEX exercise took place in 2005. The 11th edition took place in 2024.… Continue reading Exercise SLINEX
M. S. Subbulakshmi
News: The Supreme Court, in a recent interim order, directed that Carnatic vocalist T.M. Krishna “should not be recognised” as a recipient of the Sangita Kalanidhi M.S. Subbulakshmi Award. About M. S. Subbulakshmi She was an Indian Carnatic singer. She was born on September 16, 1916, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu She was the first musician… Continue reading M. S. Subbulakshmi
Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing
News:The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, launched the Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF). About Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR (Negotiable warehouse receipt) It aims to provide credit facilities to small farmers to prevent them from distress selling. Nodal Ministry– Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.… Continue reading Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing
