Bowenpally’s Biogas Plant: Telangana Generates Electricity from Vegetable Waste

Source: The post is based on the article “Telangana Generates Electricity from Vegetable Waste” published in the PIB on 9th April 2023. What is the News? In a recent Mann Ki Baat episode, the Prime Minister praised the Bowenpally Vegetable Market and Bowenpally’s Biogas Plant for its electricity generation from vegetable waste. About Bowenpally’s Biogas Plant The waste generated… Continue reading Bowenpally’s Biogas Plant: Telangana Generates Electricity from Vegetable Waste

Centre plans revamp of livestock insurance scheme to raise coverage

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre plans revamp of livestock insurance scheme to raise coverage” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is considering launching a comprehensive livestock insurance scheme modelled on the Prime Minister’s Fasal Bima Yojana.  Comprehensive livestock insurance will replace the… Continue reading Centre plans revamp of livestock insurance scheme to raise coverage

NCF 2023 Draft: What are the proposed changes for the Indian school system?

Source: The post is based on the article “NCF 2023 Draft: What are the proposed changes for the Indian school system?” published in Indian Express on 10th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is NCF?3 What are the changes proposed in the NCF 2023 for school education?4 When will these changes come into… Continue reading NCF 2023 Draft: What are the proposed changes for the Indian school system?

No scientific data to oppose same-sex marriage, says psychiatrists’ body

Source: The post is based on the article “No scientific data to oppose same-sex marriage, says psychiatrists’ body” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS), the professional organization of psychiatrists in India has said that there is no scientific basis for the belief that same-sex… Continue reading No scientific data to oppose same-sex marriage, says psychiatrists’ body

International Big Cats Alliance(IBCA): PM launches global bloc to save 7 big cat species

Source: The post is based on the article “PM launches global bloc to save 7 big cat species” published in TOI on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the International Big Cats Alliance. What is the International Big Cats Alliance(IBCA)? IBCA will focus on the protection and conservation of… Continue reading International Big Cats Alliance(IBCA): PM launches global bloc to save 7 big cat species

The population bomb that never was

Source: The post is based on the article “The population bomb that never was” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?3 What do these findings mean?4 How does this report compare to other reports? What is the News? Researchers from the… Continue reading The population bomb that never was

Indian-American C.R. Rao wins Nobel Prize equivalent in statistics

Source: The post is based on the article “Indian-American C.R. Rao wins Nobel Prize equivalent in statistics” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 What is the News? Indian-American statistician Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao has been awarded the 2023 International Prize in Statistics often referred to as the Nobel Prize of Statistics. What is the… Continue reading Indian-American C.R. Rao wins Nobel Prize equivalent in statistics

Language Friendship Bridge Project: India to bridge language gap with neighbours

Source: The post is based on the article “India to bridge language gap with neighbours” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Language Friendship Bridge Project?3 What is the need for this project?4 How will the project be implemented? What is the News? The Indian Council… Continue reading Language Friendship Bridge Project: India to bridge language gap with neighbours

Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports

Source: The post is based on the article “Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The Central government has extended the date for implementation of the track and trace system for exports of drug formulations till August 1,2023.… Continue reading Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports

Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected

Source: The post is based on the article “Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected” published in Indian Express on 8th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the revised natural gas pricing formula?3 What are legacy or nomination fields?4 What is the impact of this decision?… Continue reading Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected

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