Source: The post is based on the article “One-stop centres for zero waste to be launched in cities” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The Central Government will soon launch one-stop centres called “Reduce, Recycle and Reuse” where citizens can deposit old clothes, shoes, books, toys and plastic that… Continue reading Reduce, Recycle and Reuse(RRR) Centres: One-stop centres for zero waste to be launched in cities
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Palghat Gap: A break in the Western Ghats
Source: The post is based on the article “Palghat Gap: A break in the Western Ghats” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The Palghat Gap in the Western Ghats is a significant break in the mountain range, measuring about 40 km wide. What is Palghat Gap? Palghat Gap is… Continue reading Palghat Gap: A break in the Western Ghats
Studies on migration patterns of milkweed butterflies and their feeding habits can help protect them, say researchers
Source: The post is based on the article “Studies on migration patterns of milkweed butterflies and their feeding habits can help protect them, say researchers” published in The Hindu on 15th May 2023 What is the News? Researchers have found that millions of Milkweed butterflies undertake a migration between the Eastern and Western Ghats in… Continue reading Studies on migration patterns of milkweed butterflies and their feeding habits can help protect them, say researchers
Report on Currency and Finance: RBI, green finance and the blue planet
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI, green finance and the blue planet” published in Business Standard on 15th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How do Climate change-induced risks impact Financial stability?3 What does the other report say about the impact of climate change on financial stability?4 What are the steps… Continue reading Report on Currency and Finance: RBI, green finance and the blue planet
MP: Forest dept can’t permit translocation of Baobab tree
Source: The post is based on the article “MP: Forest dept can’t permit translocation of Baobab tree” published in The Hindu on 15th May 2023 What is the News? The Madhya Pradesh government has decided that the forest department cannot give permission to translocate Dhar’s famed Baobab trees. What are Baobab Trees? Baobabs are long-lived… Continue reading MP: Forest dept can’t permit translocation of Baobab tree
Central Equipment Identity Register(CEIR): From May 17, you will be able to track down your lost phone
Source: The post is based on the article “From May 17, you will be able to track down your lost phone” published in TOI on 15th May 2023 What is the News? Mobile phone users will be able to block and track their lost or stolen mobile phones across India with the rollout of the… Continue reading Central Equipment Identity Register(CEIR): From May 17, you will be able to track down your lost phone
Explaining mitochondrial donation treatment: how a baby has three parents
Source: The post is based on the article “Explaining mitochondrial donation treatment: how a baby has three parents” published in The Hindu on 15th May 2023 What is the News? A baby has been born in the UK using a technique called Mitochondrial Donation Treatment (MDT) (popularly called ‘Three Parents Baby’). Why do parents go… Continue reading Explaining mitochondrial donation treatment: how a baby has three parents
Union Health Ministry launches SAKSHAM Learning System
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Health Ministry launches SAKSHAM Learning System” published in PIB on 13th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the SAKSHAM Learning Management Information System (LMIS). What is SAKSHAM? Developed by: National Institute of Health & Family Welfare (NIHFW)… Continue reading Union Health Ministry launches SAKSHAM Learning System
Maharashtra crisis: Why the 2016 Nabam Rebia ruling has been referred to a 7-judge Bench
Source: The post is based on the article “Maharashtra crisis: Why the 2016 Nabam Rebia ruling has been referred to a 7-judge Bench” published in Indian Express on 13th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Nabam Rebia case?3 How was Nabam Rebia case used in the Maharashtra political crisis case?4 Why… Continue reading Maharashtra crisis: Why the 2016 Nabam Rebia ruling has been referred to a 7-judge Bench
For Santiniketan, Unesco World Heritage status has been a decade-long wait
Source: The post is based on the article “For Santiniketan, Unesco World Heritage status has been a decade-long wait” published in Business Standard on 13th May 2023 What is the News? The International Council on Monuments and Sites, a UNESCO advisory body, has recommended that Santiniketan be included in the list of World Heritage Sites.… Continue reading For Santiniketan, Unesco World Heritage status has been a decade-long wait
