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
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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
NFECS and NECCE program launched
Source-This post on NFECS and NECCE program launched is based on the article “Ministry of Women and Child Development is launching NFECS and NECCE program” published in “PIB” on 11th March 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched a National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education (NECCE)… Continue reading NFECS and NECCE program launched
Bharat Shakti Exercise
Source- The post on Bharat Shakti Exercise is based on the article “Tri-service exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’ to demonstrate prowess of indigenously manufactured equipment” published in “Times of India” on 9th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, the Integrated tri-service exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’ was held at Pokhran in Rajasthan. About ‘Bharat Shakti’ exercise Aspect Details Description It is an integrated… Continue reading Bharat Shakti Exercise
International Grain Council
Source-This post on International Grain Council has been created based on the article “Global grains market likely to be bearish as supplies ease” published in “businessline” on 13 March 2024. Why in the news? The International Grains Council (IGC) said the estimate for world total grains production in 2023-24 is higher almost entirely because of… Continue reading International Grain Council
KIRTI Programme
Source- The post on KIRTI Programme is based on the article “Khelo India Rising Talent Identification will take sports to the doorstep of aspiring champions: Anurag Singh Thakur” published in “PIB” on 12th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports inaugurated the unique Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme. About… Continue reading KIRTI Programme
Kochrab Ashram
Source- The post on Kochrab Ashram is based on the article “Modi inaugurates redeveloped Kochrab Ashram in Gujarat, Gandhi’s first home after returning to India” published in “The Print” on 12th March 2024. What is the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped Kochrab Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to mark the 94th anniversary of the Dandi March. About… Continue reading Kochrab Ashram
Hyodol Robot
Source-This post on Hyodol Robot is based on the article “Meet Hyodol, an AI social robot to help senior citizens beat loneliness” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? The South Korean government has deployed about 7,000 Hyodol dolls to provide companionship and medication reminders for senior citizens. About… Continue reading Hyodol Robot
