Source: The post is based on the article “Explainer: What is the Farmers Distress Index?” published in Down To Earth on 6th July 2023 What is the News? Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), an institution under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed an early warning system called ‘farmers distress index’.… Continue reading Explainer: What is the Farmers Distress Index?
Category: Daily Factly articles
Ministry of Education releases report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Education releases report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22” published in PIB on 7th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Ministry of Education has released a report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22.… Continue reading Ministry of Education releases report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22
Outstanding performance by India in United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation
Source: The post is based on the article “Outstanding performance by India in United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation” published in PIB on 7th July 2023 What is the News? United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) has released the… Continue reading Outstanding performance by India in United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation
Microplastics can alter gut microbiome, cause intestinal inflammation: FAO
Source: The post is based on the article “Microplastics can alter gut microbiome, cause intestinal inflammation: FAO” published in Down To Earth on 5th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Microplastics and Nanoplastics?3 How do microplastics and nanoplastics enter the human body?4 How do microplastics and nanoplastics impact human and animal gut?… Continue reading Microplastics can alter gut microbiome, cause intestinal inflammation: FAO
What is causing the mysterious ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is causing the mysterious ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean?” published in Indian Express on 6th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Gravity Hole?3 Gravity Hole in Indian Ocean:4 What is the reason behind the Gravity Hole in the Indian Ocean? What… Continue reading What is causing the mysterious ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean?
Govt. to share PM Gati Shakti data
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. to share PM Gati Shakti data” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is PM Gati Shakti?3 What is the institutional framework of PM Gati Shakti?4 What is the progress under PM Gati Shakti? What is the News? Government… Continue reading Govt. to share PM Gati Shakti data
Iceland is the world’s most peaceful country; check where India stands
Source: The post is based on the article “Iceland is the world’s most peaceful country; check where India stands” published in Indian Express on 7th July 2023 What is the News? The 2023 Global Peace Index(GPI) has been released. What is the Global Peace Index(GPI)? Released by: Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) Aim: To… Continue reading Iceland is the world’s most peaceful country; check where India stands
National Research Foundation’s vision: A chance at genuine innovation
Source: The post is based on the article “National Research Foundation’s vision: A chance at genuine innovation” published in “Indian Express” on 7th July 2023. News: The article discusses the establishment of the National Research Foundation (NRF) as recommended by the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP-2020) in India. Read – India’s National Research Foundation (NRF):… Continue reading National Research Foundation’s vision: A chance at genuine innovation
India and Asean top recipients of FDI, says UNCTAD report
Source: The post is based on the article “India and Asean top recipients of FDI, says UNCTAD report” published in Economic Times on 6th July 2023 What is the News? The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has published its World Investment Report 2023. What are the key findings of the World Investment… Continue reading India and Asean top recipients of FDI, says UNCTAD report
Govt unveils guidelines for green hydrogen production, electrolyser manufacturing
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt unveils guidelines for green hydrogen production, electrolyser manufacturing” published in The Hindu Business Line on 6th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued scheme guidelines for implementation of Strategic interventions for green hydrogen transition(SIGHT) programme. What… Continue reading Govt unveils guidelines for green hydrogen production, electrolyser manufacturing
