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Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India launched

Source-This post is based on the article “Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India Launched” published in “PIB” on 24th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the ‘Investment Forum for Advancing Climate-Resilient Agrifood Systems in India’ was launched in New Delhi. What is Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems… Continue reading Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India launched

Exercise Desert Knight

Source-This post is based on the article “EX- DESERT KNIGHT” published in “PIB” on 24th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted Exercise Desert Knight along with French Air and Space Force (FASF) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force. About Exercise Desert Knight Aspect Details Aim It primarily… Continue reading Exercise Desert Knight

Wadge Bank Threatened by Hydrocarbon Exploration

Source-This post is based on the article “Wadge Bank facing threat from hydrocarbon exploration” published in “Deccan Chronicle” on 20th Janauary 2024. Why in the News? Wadge Bank faces a potential threat as the Indian government considers offering three oil and gas blocks for exploration and development. The blocks designated for exploration coincide with the… Continue reading Wadge Bank Threatened by Hydrocarbon Exploration

kumki elephant

Source-This post has been created based on the article“Good step, but not long-term answer: Activists on Odisha’s request for ‘kumkis’ & ‘mahouts’ from Tamil Nadu” published in “Down to earth” on 23 January 2024. Why in the news? Odisha government has deployed Kumki elephant (domesticated, trained elephants) to reduce human-animal conflict. About Kumki elephant 1)… Continue reading kumki elephant

Gir and Kankrej cows

Source:-This post has been created based on the article “India imports bull semen from Brazil to raise milk production” published in “Livemint” on 21 January 2024. Why in the news? India has imported 40,000 doses of bull semen from Brazil for the first time to boost milk output via artificial insemination. About Gir cow Aspect… Continue reading Gir and Kankrej cows

Srirangam Temple

Source-This post is based on the article “Modi the first serving Prime Minister to visit Srirangam temple” published in “The Hindu” on 20 January 2024. Why in the news? The Prime Minister has recently visited Srirangam temple also called the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. About the temple 1. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated… Continue reading Srirangam Temple

Elusive binturong and the small-clawed otter

Source:-This post has been created based on the article “Two new mammalian species added to Kaziranga’s fauna” published in “The Hindu” on 21 January 2024. Why in the news? Elusive binturong and the small-clawed otter have recently been added to the list of mammals in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. About the Binturong… Continue reading Elusive binturong and the small-clawed otter

Late former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Source-This post is based on the article “Late former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna” published in “Times of India” on 23rd January 2024. Why in the News? Recently Government of India has announced that Late former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur will be posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna. Who was Karpoori… Continue reading Late former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna

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