Source: The post is based on the article “The disappearing wild orchids of North Bengal” published in Down To Earth on 18th June 2023 What is the News? Epiphytic orchids found in the Dooars and Darjeeling hills are dying out because of deforestation in their natural habitat. What are Orchids? Orchids are plants that belong… Continue reading The disappearing wild orchids of North Bengal
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GSI proposes ‘Geo Heritage’ tag for Jurassic age ‘Natural Arch’ in Odisha
Source: The post is based on the article “GSI proposes ‘Geo Heritage’ tag for Jurassic age ‘Natural Arch’ in Odisha” published in New Indian Express on 18th June 2023 What is the News? The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has proposed declaring the ‘Brahmani Natural Arch’ in the Sundargarh forest division of Odisha as a… Continue reading GSI proposes ‘Geo Heritage’ tag for Jurassic age ‘Natural Arch’ in Odisha
National Working Plan Code-2023 released for scientific management of forests and evolving new approaches
Source: The post is based on the article “National Working Plan Code-2023 released for scientific management of forests and evolving new approaches” published in PIB on 18th June 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has released the “National Working Plan Code-2023” for the scientific management of forests and… Continue reading National Working Plan Code-2023 released for scientific management of forests and evolving new approaches
Humans’ groundwater extraction has affected the earth’s rotation: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Humans’ groundwater extraction has affected the earth’s rotation: study” published in The Hindu on 20th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How groundwater extraction influences Earth’s rotation?3 What did the researchers now find out?4 About Groundwater Depletion in India What is the News? A study published… Continue reading Humans’ groundwater extraction has affected the earth’s rotation: study
Mahindra Defence begins deliveries of ‘Armado’ for Indian armed forces
Source: The post is based on the article “Mahindra Defence begins deliveries of ‘Armado’ for Indian armed forces” published in Hindustan Times on 18th June 2023 What is the News? Mahindra Defence Systems (MDS), has started deliveries of ‘Armado,’ an Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV) built for the Indian armed forces. What is Armado? Armado… Continue reading Mahindra Defence begins deliveries of ‘Armado’ for Indian armed forces
CBIC releases National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2023 report
Source: The post is based on the article “CBIC releases National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2023 report” published in PIB on 18th June 2023 What is the News? The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has released the National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2023 report. What is the National Time Release Study(NTRS)? Time… Continue reading CBIC releases National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2023 report
Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile
Source: The post is based on the article “Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? Scientists from Chile have discovered a new species of duck-billed dinosaur in the far south of Chile. What is a Duck-billed Dinosaur? Duck-billed Dinosaur is… Continue reading Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile
Direct Seeding of Rice: Paddy and the price of water
Source: The post is based on the article “Paddy and the price of water” published in Indian Express on 19th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Direct Seeding of Rice(DSR)?3 What is the difference between Direct Seeding of Rice(DSR) and conventional transplanting?4 What are the advantages of DSR?5 What are the current… Continue reading Direct Seeding of Rice: Paddy and the price of water
Indian medicines under lens in Sri Lanka over a series of adverse events
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian medicines under lens in Sri Lanka over a series of adverse events” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? Two patients have recently died after being given Indian-made anaesthetic drugs in Sri Lanka. This has raised questions about imported Indian drugs.… Continue reading Indian medicines under lens in Sri Lanka over a series of adverse events
‘Soul of Steel’: Backed by Indian Army, Extreme Himalayan Challenge a Test Beyond Assumed Physical Limits
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Soul of Steel: Backed by Indian Army, Extreme Himalayan Challenge a Test Beyond Assumed Physical Limits” published in News18 on 17th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Soul of Steel Challenge?3 What is the significance of the Soul of Steel Challenge?4 What is… Continue reading ‘Soul of Steel’: Backed by Indian Army, Extreme Himalayan Challenge a Test Beyond Assumed Physical Limits
