Not violating sanctions on Russian oil, says Centre after EU Minister’s charge

Source: The post is based on the article “Not violating sanctions on Russian oil, says Centre after EU Minister’s charge” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the issue?3 What is the EU’s response to this?4 What is India’s response to this? What is the News? The… Continue reading Not violating sanctions on Russian oil, says Centre after EU Minister’s charge

Rajasthan’s move spells some hope for gig workers

Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan’s move spells some hope for gig workers” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 What is the News? Rajasthan Government has announced that it would introduce the Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill 2023 aimed at the regulation of the gig economy in… Continue reading Rajasthan’s move spells some hope for gig workers

India moves closer to getting its first indigenous vaccine against dengue

Source: The post is based on the article “India moves closer to getting its first indigenous vaccine against dengue” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that the trials for a potential dengue vaccine are ongoing, but they have not yet fully… Continue reading India moves closer to getting its first indigenous vaccine against dengue

India launches ‘Meri LiFE’ app to encourage youth participation in tackling climate change

Source: The post is based on the article “India launches ‘Meri LiFE’ app to encourage youth participation in tackling climate change” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has launched a mobile application called “Meri LiFE” (My Life) to empower young people… Continue reading India launches ‘Meri LiFE’ app to encourage youth participation in tackling climate change

MNRE announces major reforms in the Approved List of Models and Manufactures for Solar Photovoltaic Modules

Source: The post is based on the article “MNRE announces major reforms in the Approved List of Models and Manufactures for Solar Photovoltaic Modules” published in PIB on 15th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has come up with a number of reforms in its Approved List… Continue reading MNRE announces major reforms in the Approved List of Models and Manufactures for Solar Photovoltaic Modules

Railways gets on track to overhaul signage system

Source: The post is based on the article “Railways gets on track to overhaul signage system” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways is set to introduce uniform signages at all stations across the country, ensuring a consistent and easy-to-understand system for passengers. The move is part of… Continue reading Railways gets on track to overhaul signage system

Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The Taliban Government has recalled the current Afghan Ambassador to India and appointed a new ambassador. This has presented a complex situation for… Continue reading Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi

UNFF18: Sustainable forest management takes centre stage

Source: The post is based on the article “UNFF18: Sustainable forest management takes centre stage” published in Down To Earth on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The eighteenth session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF18) was held in New York recently. What is the United Nations Forum on Forests(UNFF)? The United… Continue reading UNFF18: Sustainable forest management takes centre stage

Eretmoptera murphyi: How the invasion of a tiny insect is altering Antarctica’s soil & its ecosystem

Source: The post is based on the article “How the invasion of a tiny insect is altering Antarctica’s soil & its ecosystem” published in Down To Earth on 16th May 2023 What is the News? According to a study by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), a tiny flightless midge (small fly) “Eretmoptera murphyi” that has… Continue reading Eretmoptera murphyi: How the invasion of a tiny insect is altering Antarctica’s soil & its ecosystem

Donanemab: The New Alzheimer’s Drug

Source: The post is based on the article “The New Alzheimer’s Drug” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? A second drug named “Donanemab” has been found effective in checking cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer’s disease. What is Alzheimer Disease? Click Here to read An estimate suggests that… Continue reading Donanemab: The New Alzheimer’s Drug

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