Source: The post is based on the article “Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen” published in Down To Earth on 3rd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac?3 Why has Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac been banned?4 What are the other steps taken for Vulture conservation?5… Continue reading Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen
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Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of sanctioned staff, Environment Minister told
Source: The post is based on the article “Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of sanctioned staff, Environment Minister told” published in The Hindu on 5th August 2023. What is the News? The All India Tiger Estimation 2022 has indicated that Assam’s Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve is moving from a low to high-tiger-density… Continue reading Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of sanctioned staff, Environment Minister told
Union Minister introduces a Bill to establish the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in the Lok Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister introduces a Bill to establish the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in the Lok Sabha ” published in PIB on 4th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Science Minister has tabled the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill in the Lok Sabha. What is the… Continue reading Union Minister introduces a Bill to establish the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in the Lok Sabha
Cabinet okays draft telecom, postal bills
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet okays draft telecom, postal bills” published in PIB on 5th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has cleared the Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill,2022 and Postal Services Bill,2023. What is Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill,2022? Click Here to read What is the Postal Services Bill,2023?… Continue reading Cabinet okays draft telecom, postal bills
Remove wheat import duty till Feb for food security: FCI
Source: The post is based on the article “Remove wheat import duty till Feb for food security: FCI” published in Livemint on 5th August 2023. What is the News? Food Corporation of India(FCI) has recommended the government to remove import duty on wheat till February 2024. Why has the Food Corporation of India(FCI) asked the… Continue reading Remove wheat import duty till Feb for food security: FCI
Lok Sabha passes Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill – 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill – 2023” published in PIB on 4th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need of the Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill – 2023?3 What are the key provisions of Inter-Services Organisation… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill – 2023
A Rare Ureilite Meteorite Possibly Created Madhya Pradesh’s Famous Dhala Impact Crater, New Study Suggests
Source: The post is based on the article “A Rare Ureilite Meteorite Possibly Created Madhya Pradesh’s Famous Dhala Impact Crater, New Study Suggests” published in Hindustan Times on 23rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Dhala Crater?3 What are Ureilites?4 How was Dhala Crater formed? What is the News? A team of… Continue reading A Rare Ureilite Meteorite Possibly Created Madhya Pradesh’s Famous Dhala Impact Crater, New Study Suggests
Endangered Himalayan vulture, bred in captivity for the first time in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Endangered Himalayan vulture, bred in captivity for the first time in India” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Captive breeding?3 What is Himalayan vulture?4 About Vulture Conservation Breeding Centres(VCBC): What is the News? Researchers have recorded the first… Continue reading Endangered Himalayan vulture, bred in captivity for the first time in India
House clears tweaked law to set off undersea mineral hunt
Source: The post is based on the article “House clears tweaked law to set off undersea mineral hunt” published in Times of India on 4th August 2023. What is the News? The Rajya Sabha has passed the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill,2023. What is Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill,2023?… Continue reading House clears tweaked law to set off undersea mineral hunt
Net zero emissions target
Source: The post is based on the article “Net zero emissions target” published in PIB on 3rd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 India’s Greenhouse emissions:3 India’s Net Zero Emissions Target:4 What are the steps taken by India to address the growing environmental problems in the country? What is the News? Union Minister of… Continue reading Net zero emissions target
