Source: The post is based on the article “The world’s worst animal disease is killing frogs worldwide. A testing breakthrough could help save them” published in The Hindu on 30th May 2023 What is the News? For the past 40 years, a devastating fungal disease, called chytridiomycosis or chytrid, has been ravaging frog populations around the world.… Continue reading The world’s worst animal disease is killing frogs worldwide. A testing breakthrough could help save them
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Cabinet approves City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0) from 2023 to 2027
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Cabinet approves City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0) from 2023 to 2027” published in the PIB on 31st May 2023 “Cabinet nod for second phase of CITIIS programme” published in The Hindu on 1st June 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has… Continue reading Cabinet approves City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0) from 2023 to 2027
Cabinet approves Constitution and Empowerment of an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for Facilitation of “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector”
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Cabinet approves Constitution and Empowerment of an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for Facilitation of “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector”” published in the PIB on 31st May 2023 “World’s largest grain storage plan: Centre to implement pilot project in 10 districts” published in The Hindu on 1st… Continue reading Cabinet approves Constitution and Empowerment of an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for Facilitation of “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector”
Central Electricity Authority notifies the National Electricity Plan for the period of 2022-32
Source: The post is based on the article “Central Electricity Authority notifies the National Electricity Plan for the period of 2022-32” published in the PIB on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified the National Electricity Plan (NEP) for the period of 2022-32. About the National Electricity Plan (NEP) As… Continue reading Central Electricity Authority notifies the National Electricity Plan for the period of 2022-32
Here is why you should plant babool
Source: The post is based on the article “Here is why you should plant babool” published in the DTE on 27th May 2023 What is the News? Various studies have shown that arid plant babool has many benefits. About Babool It is a perennial, evergreen tree which is indigenous to Indian Sub-continent as well as in Tropical Africa,… Continue reading Here is why you should plant babool
OTT platforms mandated to show anti-tobacco warnings
Source: The post is based on the article “OTT platforms mandated to show anti-tobacco warnings” published in The Hindu on 30th May 2023 What is the News? Union Health Ministry has recently amended the rules under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2004. The amendment made it mandatory for over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms to display anti-tobacco warnings as… Continue reading OTT platforms mandated to show anti-tobacco warnings
Can the govt claim immunity when entering contracts under the President’s name? Here’s what SC has ruled
Source: The post is based on the article “Can the govt claim immunity when entering contracts under the President’s name? Here’s what SC has ruled” published in Indian Express on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has held that the government, when entering into a contract under the President’s name, cannot… Continue reading Can the govt claim immunity when entering contracts under the President’s name? Here’s what SC has ruled
Records from lake sediments of Indus River Valley in Ladakh help reconstruct climate variation 19 to 6 thousand years ago
Source: The post is based on the article “Records from lake sediments of Indus River Valley in Ladakh help reconstruct climate variation 19 to 6 thousand years ago” published in PIB on 31st May 2023 What is the News? A study has arrived at a conclusion that the cold desert of Ladakh saw a period… Continue reading Records from lake sediments of Indus River Valley in Ladakh help reconstruct climate variation 19 to 6 thousand years ago
Alternative to UPI, NEFT, RTGS: What is RBI’s planned ‘lightweight’ payments system for emergencies?
Source: The post is based on the article “Alternative to UPI, NEFT, RTGS: What is RBI’s planned ‘lightweight’ payments system for emergencies?” published in Indian Express on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has conceptualized a Lightweight Payment and Settlements System. What is the Lightweight Payment and Settlement System… Continue reading Alternative to UPI, NEFT, RTGS: What is RBI’s planned ‘lightweight’ payments system for emergencies?
France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 What is the News? France has announced a ban on domestic short-haul flights where train alternatives exist, in a bid to cut carbon emissions. About… Continue reading France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change
