When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia? – Tam Pà Ling cave

Source: The post is based on the article “When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia? ” published in The Hindu on 3rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Tam Pà Ling cave?3 What are the key findings made at Tam Pà Ling cave?4 What are the dating methods used at the Tam… Continue reading When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia? – Tam Pà Ling cave

Prime Minister launches National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission from Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh

Source: The post is based on the article “Prime Minister launches National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission from Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh” published in pib on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCEM) in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh. What is Sickle Cell Anaemia? Click… Continue reading Prime Minister launches National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission from Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh

Rules of origin delay FTA tariff discussions with EU

Source: The post is based on the article “Rules of origin delay FTA tariff discussions with EU” published in Business Standard on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? India and the European Union (EU) have not been able to make major progress in the tariff negotiations under the ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) discussions… Continue reading Rules of origin delay FTA tariff discussions with EU

Government revises the Crop Residue Management guidelines

Source: The post is based on the article “Government revises the Crop Residue Management guidelines” published in PIB on 2nd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Crop Residues?3 Adverse effects of crop residue burning: 4 What are the revised crop residue management guidelines the government has released? What is the News? The Government… Continue reading Government revises the Crop Residue Management guidelines

India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022, 339 taxa to its flora

Source: The post is based on the article “India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022, 339 taxa to its flora” published in The Hindu on 3rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights from the Flora and faunal database?3 Major faunal discoveries are:4 Major new plant… Continue reading India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022, 339 taxa to its flora

DPIIT successfully organizes National Workshop on Industrial Park Rating System

Source: The post is based on the article “DPIIT successfully organizes National Workshop on Industrial Park Rating System” published in PIB on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) has successfully organized the National Workshop on Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS). What is the Industrial Park… Continue reading DPIIT successfully organizes National Workshop on Industrial Park Rating System

What is lab-grown meat and what did the U.S. recently approve?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is lab-grown meat and what did the U.S. recently approve?” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 What is the News? Two California-based companies have received approval from the U.S. government for production and sale of Cell-cultivated chicken, also known as lab-grown meat. What is… Continue reading What is lab-grown meat and what did the U.S. recently approve?

Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023

Source: The post is based on the article “Public Sector Banks and eligible Private Sector Banks authorized to implement and operationalise Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023” published in PIB on 1st July 2023 What is the News? The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance has permitted all Public Sector Banks and eligible Private Sector… Continue reading Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023

Centre to Issue Norms Against ‘Dark Patterns’ in Online Advertisements

Source: The post is based on the following articles: –  “Centre to issue norms against ‘dark patterns’ in online advertisements” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 – “Department of Consumer Affairs urges online platforms to refrain from adopting ‘dark patterns’ harming consumer interest” published in PIB on 1st July 2023 What is the… Continue reading Centre to Issue Norms Against ‘Dark Patterns’ in Online Advertisements

CERT-In issues “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for Government Entities for Safe & Trusted Internet

Source: The post is based on the article “CERT-In issues “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for Government Entities for Safe & Trusted Internet” published in PIB on 1st July 2023 What is the News? Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) on Friday issued “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for government entities for safe and trusted… Continue reading CERT-In issues “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for Government Entities for Safe & Trusted Internet

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