Source: The post is based on the article “Over 60 species of plants that can survive extreme dehydration found in Western Ghats” published in Down to Earth on 19th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Desiccation-tolerate vascular plant species?3 Desiccation-tolerate vascular(DT) plant species in India:4 What is the significance of this discovery?… Continue reading Over 60 species of plants that can survive extreme dehydration found in Western Ghats
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‘Zombie fires’ in the Arctic: Canada’s extreme wildfire season offers a glimpse of new risks in a warmer, drier future
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Zombie fires’ in the Arctic: Canada’s extreme wildfire season offers a glimpse of new risks in a warmer, drier future” published in Down To Earth on 19th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Zombie Fires?3 Why are Zombie Fires occurring in the Arctic region?4… Continue reading ‘Zombie fires’ in the Arctic: Canada’s extreme wildfire season offers a glimpse of new risks in a warmer, drier future
IMD has launched Heat Index
Source: The post is based on the article “IMD has launched Heat Index” published in PIB on 20th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Heat Index?3 How will the Heat Index be calculated by IMD?4 What are the colour codes used for Heat Index? What is the News? India Meteorological Department… Continue reading IMD has launched Heat Index
NITI Aayog releases Analytical Tools for managing Climate Change and exploring Net Zero Pathways
Source: The post is based on the article “NITI Aayog releases Analytical Tools for managing Climate Change and exploring Net Zero Pathways” published in PIB on 20th July 2023. What is the News? Niti Aayog has launched the revamped version of India Energy Security Scenarios (IESS) 2047. What is India Energy Security Scenarios (IESS) 2047?… Continue reading NITI Aayog releases Analytical Tools for managing Climate Change and exploring Net Zero Pathways
SC urges Centre to transfer cheetahs to another location
Source: The post is based on the article “SC urges Centre to transfer cheetahs to another location” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has asked the Union government why the recent deaths of Cheetah’s was becoming a “prestige issue”. It also asked why the cheetahs were… Continue reading SC urges Centre to transfer cheetahs to another location
Himalayan glaciers retreating at varying rates, says Union Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Himalayan glaciers retreating at varying rates, says Union Minister” published in PIB on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Melting of Himalayan Glaciers:3 Why are the Himalayan Glaciers melting?4 What is the impact of melting of Himalayan Glaciers? What is the News? The Union Minister… Continue reading Himalayan glaciers retreating at varying rates, says Union Minister
India climbs seven points to 80 on Passport Index; Singapore at top position
Source: The post is based on the article “India climbs seven points to 80 on Passport Index; Singapore at top position” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Henley Passport Index?3 What are the key rankings of Henley Passport Index 2023?4 What is the Henley Openness… Continue reading India climbs seven points to 80 on Passport Index; Singapore at top position
40% of districts do not have nursing colleges, Health Ministry data show
Source: The post is based on the article “40% of districts do not have nursing colleges, Health Ministry data show” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the present status of Nursing services in India?3 What does the WHO say on the global nursery workforce?4 What is… Continue reading 40% of districts do not have nursing colleges, Health Ministry data show
A third of Central varsity teaching positions lying vacant
Source: The post is based on the article “A third of Central varsity teaching positions lying vacant” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the data regarding the vacant position lying in Central Universities across India?3 What are the main reasons for these higher vacancies in Central… Continue reading A third of Central varsity teaching positions lying vacant
The Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy sign an MoU to revive the “ancient stitched shipbuilding method (Tankai method)”
Source: The post is based on the article “The Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy sign an MoU to revive the “ancient stitched shipbuilding method (Tankai method)”” published in PIB on 19th July 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Culture and Indian Navy have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to… Continue reading The Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy sign an MoU to revive the “ancient stitched shipbuilding method (Tankai method)”
