Source: The post is based on the article “European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’” published in The Hindu on 27th May 2023 What is the News? European Union’s chief climate negotiator has recently said that Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is not intended to be “protectionist” and only meant to avoid the… Continue reading European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’
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EU audit finds ‘many weaknesses’ in Indian organic products certification
Source: The post is based on the article “EU audit finds ‘many weaknesses’ in Indian organic products certification” published in The Hindu Business line on 24th May 2023 What is the News? A European Union (EU) audit has found “many weaknesses” in the certification of Indian organic products exported to the EU. What are the findings of… Continue reading EU audit finds ‘many weaknesses’ in Indian organic products certification
What Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl figurine tells us about the prehistoric civilisation
Source: The post is based on the article “What Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl figurine tells us about the prehistoric civilisation” published in the Indian Express on 27th May 2023 What is the News? Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated International Museum Expo. The Mascot of the International Museum Expo is a contemporized version of the Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl made of… Continue reading What Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl figurine tells us about the prehistoric civilisation
Darjeeling to join the list of most polluted cities of West Bengal, reveals study
Source: The post is based on the article “Darjeeling to join the list of most polluted cities of West Bengal, reveals study” published in The Hindu on 27th May 2023 What is the News? A recent study by scientists has revealed that Darjeeling may be on the way to becoming one of the most polluted cities of… Continue reading Darjeeling to join the list of most polluted cities of West Bengal, reveals study
Only six religion options make it to next Census form
Source: The post is based on the article “Only six religion options make it to next Census form” published in The Hindu on 27th May 2023 What is the News? Union Home Minister has recently released a report titled, “The Treatise on Indian Censuses Since 1981.” The report mentioned some changes introduced in the next census. About… Continue reading Only six religion options make it to next Census form
China constructing model villages opposite the LAC
Source: The post is based on the article “‘China constructing model villages opposite the LAC’” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 What is the News? According to official sources, China is continuing to expand the network of model villages, or Xiaokang (moderately prosperous) villages, opposite the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Middle and Eastern sectors. Note:… Continue reading China constructing model villages opposite the LAC
All-in-one policy plan to spread insurance in India
Source: The post is based on the article “All-in-one policy plan to spread insurance in India” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 What is the News? Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) is devising an affordable product covering health, life, property, and accident risks to give citizens protection, and expedite claim settlements by linking death registries onto one industry… Continue reading All-in-one policy plan to spread insurance in India
Amid reports of shortage, FSSAI to hold surveillance on milk and milk products
Source: The post is based on the article “Amid reports of shortage, FSSAI to hold surveillance on milk and milk products” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 What is the News? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will conduct nationwide surveillance to curb adulteration of milk and milk products, in both organised and unorganised sectors… Continue reading Amid reports of shortage, FSSAI to hold surveillance on milk and milk products
New committee to keep watch on cheetah project
Source: The post is based on the article “New committee to keep watch on cheetah project” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 What is the News? Following the death of three cheetah cubs, the Centre appointed a new steering committee to oversee the implementation of Project Cheetah. About Cheetah Reintroduction Project and Kuno National Park Read here: Cheetah… Continue reading New committee to keep watch on cheetah project
Indian scientists develop model cosmic dust particles to mimic the unusual polarisation of interstellar comet 2I/Borisov
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian scientists develop model cosmic dust particles to mimic the unusual polarisation of interstellar comet 2I/Borisov” published in the PIB on 25th May 2023 What is the News? To replicate the unusual polarisation properties of the first observed interstellar comet (not gravitationally bound to a star), 2I/Borisov, Indian scientists… Continue reading Indian scientists develop model cosmic dust particles to mimic the unusual polarisation of interstellar comet 2I/Borisov
