Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Global tropical primary forest cover continued decline in 2022: study” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Global Forest Watch has released a research report on forest cover. What are the key findings of the report… Continue reading Explained | Global tropical primary forest cover continued decline in 2022: study
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What is aspartame, the additive in your diet cola, which the WHO may declare as ‘possibly carcinogenic’?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is aspartame, the additive in your diet cola, which the WHO may declare as ‘possibly carcinogenic’?” published in Indian Express on 29th June 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organisation(WHO) will be listing the popular sugar substitute aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. What… Continue reading What is aspartame, the additive in your diet cola, which the WHO may declare as ‘possibly carcinogenic’?
Package of innovative schemes for farmers: Unique package for farmers announced
Source: The post is based on the article “Unique package for farmers announced” published in PIB on 28th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the package of innovative schemes2.1 What are the salient features of the package of innovative schemes?3 What are the benefits of a package of innovative schemes? What is the News? The Cabinet Committee… Continue reading Package of innovative schemes for farmers: Unique package for farmers announced
Cabinet approves Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 in Parliament to strengthen research eco-system in the country
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Cabinet approves Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 in Parliament to strengthen research eco-system in the country” published in PIB on 28th June 2023 “Cabinet clears NRF Bill to offer strategic direction to research” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the National… Continue reading Cabinet approves Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 in Parliament to strengthen research eco-system in the country
‘Green credits’ scheme launched for eco push
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Centre plans ‘market’ scheme to promote sustainable living” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023. “‘Green credits’ scheme launched for eco push” published in the Business Standard on 29th June 2023. What is the News? The Environment Ministry has issued a draft notification detailing a proposed ‘Green Credits Scheme’.… Continue reading ‘Green credits’ scheme launched for eco push
Critical Minerals for India report: Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Panel finds 30 minerals critical to India” published in the Live Mint on 29th June 2023. “Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals” published in the Business Standard on 29th June 2023. Contents0.1 What is the News?0.2 What are critical minerals?0.3 About the Critical Minerals for… Continue reading Critical Minerals for India report: Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals
Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj releases Report on Panchayat Development Index at National Workshop on Panchayat Development Index
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj releases Report on Panchayat Development Index at National Workshop on Panchayat Development Index” published in PIB on 28th June 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has released a ‘Panchayat Development Index’ (PDI) has been formulated by the Centre to evaluate… Continue reading Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj releases Report on Panchayat Development Index at National Workshop on Panchayat Development Index
Seven products from Uttar Pradesh get Geographical Indication tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Seven products from Uttar Pradesh get Geographical Indication tag” published in The Hindu on 28th June 2023. What is the News? The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai has given tags to seven different products from Uttar Pradesh. Which Seven products from Uttar Pradesh got Geographical Indication tag? … Continue reading Seven products from Uttar Pradesh get Geographical Indication tag
Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas
Source: The post is based on the article “Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas” published in Down To Earth on 27th June 2023 What is the News? A study has found signs of active tectonic deformations in the Piedmont alluvial plains of northern Haryana. What… Continue reading Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas
Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra’ concludes in Madhya Pradesh: The story of the queen who fought the Mughal
Source: The post is based on the article “Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra’ concludes in Madhya Pradesh: The story of the queen who fought the Mughals” published in Indian Express on 27th June 2023 What is the News? Madhya Pradesh Government has launched the six-day Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra and marked June 24 as a day… Continue reading Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra’ concludes in Madhya Pradesh: The story of the queen who fought the Mughal
