G-7 Ministers commit to work for carbon-free electricity by 2035

Source: The post is based on the article “G-7 Ministers commit to work for carbon-free electricity by 2035” published in The Hindu on 17th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is G7?3 What are the key outcomes of the G7 Ministers’ meeting?4 What did India say at the G7 Ministers’ meeting? What is… Continue reading G-7 Ministers commit to work for carbon-free electricity by 2035

FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion

Source: The post is based on the article “FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion” published in Down To Earth on 15th April 2023 What is the News? According to the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) report titled “The Status Of Women In Agrifood Systems”, closing the gender gap… Continue reading FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion

A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?

Source: The post is based on the article “A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?” published in Indian Express on 17th April 2023 What is the News? Milk is one of the most essential commodities in India, and it has been a part of the Indian diet for centuries. However, recently the… Continue reading A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?

Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag

Source: The post is based on the article “Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag” published in The Print on 15th April 2023 What is the News? The Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh has received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Gond Painting? Gond painting is a traditional art of Madhya Pradesh that… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag

India to acquire another 250 Pralay missiles; will neutralize advantage of China, Pakistan

Source: The post is based on the article “India to acquire another 250 Pralay missiles; will neutralize advantage of China, Pakistan” published in TOI on 17th April 2023 What is the News? The Indian armed forces are prepared to place orders for two more Pralay ballistic missiles, at a cost of more than Rs 7,500… Continue reading India to acquire another 250 Pralay missiles; will neutralize advantage of China, Pakistan

Bioluminescence: Here’s why Visakhapatnam beaches are glowing a shimmering blue

Source: The post is based on the article “Here’s why Visakhapatnam beaches are glowing a shimmering blue” published in The Hindu on 13th April 2023. What is the News? Recently, beaches along the coast of Visakhapatnam started glowing due to a unique natural phenomenon called bioluminescence. What is Bioluminescence? Bioluminescence occurs due to the presence of some marine… Continue reading Bioluminescence: Here’s why Visakhapatnam beaches are glowing a shimmering blue

NISAR satellite to map Himalayas’ seismic zones

Source: The post is based on the article “NISAR satellite to map Himalayas’ seismic zones” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the NISAR Satellite?3 What will the NISAR satellite do related to the Himalayas?4 How can satellites help against disasters? What is the News? The NISAR… Continue reading NISAR satellite to map Himalayas’ seismic zones

Union Minister launches Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiatives and World Bank-funded Animal Health System Support for One Health

Sources: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiatives and World Bank-funded Animal Health System Support for One Health” published in PIB on 14th April 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has launched the Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative and World Bank-funded… Continue reading Union Minister launches Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiatives and World Bank-funded Animal Health System Support for One Health

Bihu Dance: PM gets into Bihu mood after world record show

Source: The post is based on the article “PM gets into Bihu mood after world record show” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister in Assam was greeted with over 11,000 Bihu performers who had set two Guinness World Records –  the world’s largest performance of traditional… Continue reading Bihu Dance: PM gets into Bihu mood after world record show

An ancient sunken ocean floor seems to lie above Earth’s core, under the mantle

Source: The post is based on the article “An ancient sunken ocean floor seems to lie above Earth’s core, under the mantle” published in Indian Express on 15th April 2023 What is the News? Geologists have discovered a new layer between the core and the mantle that is likely to be a thin but dense… Continue reading An ancient sunken ocean floor seems to lie above Earth’s core, under the mantle

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