Source-This post on Genetic profiling is based on the article “Genetic profiling of captive elephants of Kerala to begin shortly” published in “The Hindu” on 31st March 2024. Why in the News? The genetic profiling of around 400 captive elephants in Kerela will start soon. The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is conducting the profiling… Continue reading Genetic profiling
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Written approval needed for GST Audits of Big Firms and MNCs
Source-This post on Written approval needed for GST Audits of Big Firms and MNCs is based on the article “Now, GST probe into big corporates, major MNCs needs a ‘written approval’” published in “The Hindu” on 31st March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has instructed Central… Continue reading Written approval needed for GST Audits of Big Firms and MNCs
Record 60 traditional Indian products receive GI tag
Source-This post on Record 60 traditional Indian products receive GI tag is based on the article “Over 60 products from across India earn GI tags” published in “The Hindu” on 31st March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, over 60 products from across India have been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This marks the… Continue reading Record 60 traditional Indian products receive GI tag
New cicada species found in Meghalaya
Source-This post on new cicada species is based on the article “Meghalaya: Researchers discover stunning new cicada species” published in “Shillong Times” on 28th February 2024. Why in news? Scientists have found a new cicada species known colloquially as “Butterfly Cicadas” from Meghalaya. About new species of cicada 1. A new species of cicada in… Continue reading New cicada species found in Meghalaya
Eturnagaram Wildlife sanctuary
Source-This post on Eturnagaram Wildlife sanctuary is based on the article “Forest fires singe Eturnagaram & Amrabad wildlife sanctuary” published in “The Times of India” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Telangana is currently grappling with forest fires in Tadvai region of Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary in Mulugu and Amrabad Tiger Reserve. About Eturnagaram… Continue reading Eturnagaram Wildlife sanctuary
H5N1 bird flu
Source: This article on the H5N1 bird flu is based on “How the H5N1 bird flu threatens the very existence of birds and mammals” which was published in “The Indian Express” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? It has been observed that since 2020 H5N1 has been spreading across the globe posing an existential threat to birds and wildlife.… Continue reading H5N1 bird flu
How ED attaches cash
Source: This article on the How ED attaches cash is based on “PM Modi speaks of returning Rs 3,000 crore attached by ED to West Bengal’s poor: How ED attaches cash” which was published in “The Indian Express” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Recently, Modi spoke of returning Rs 3,000 crore attached by ED to West Bengal’s poor. How… Continue reading How ED attaches cash
SLAPP Suits
Source-This post on SLAPP Suits has been created based on the article “Why Supreme Court allowed Bloomberg’s article against ZEE to remain online” published in “The Indian Express” on 30 March 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court has recently overruled a trial judge’s order that directed Bloomberg to remove its article on SEBI’s… Continue reading SLAPP Suits
WHO launches CoViNet
Source-This post on WHO launches CoViNet has been created based on the article “WHO launches ‘CoViNet’ — a global laboratory to monitor emerging coronaviruses” published in “Down to Earth” on 30 March 2024. Why in the news? The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently launched a new network for coronaviruses, CoViNet. About CoViNet Description-It is… Continue reading WHO launches CoViNet
Mushk Budij
Source: This article on the Mushk Budij is based on “Study unravels the recipe that gives mushk budiji rice its unique aroma” which was published in “The hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Recently, scientists reported that altitude and temperature play an important role in the development of mushk budiji aroma. About Mushk Budij 1.… Continue reading Mushk Budij
