Source: The post is based on the article “India has similar geologic history to parts of South Africa, Australia: Study” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 What is the News? According to a study, India hosts remarkably well-preserved volcanic and sedimentary rocks as old as 3.5 billion years and has a similar geologic… Continue reading India has similar geologic history to parts of South Africa, Australia: Study
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Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu emerge Top Achievers in Wind Energy Adoption
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu emerge Top Achievers in Wind Energy Adoption” published in PIB on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has joined the worldwide celebrations of 15th June as Global Wind Day through the organization of a… Continue reading Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu emerge Top Achievers in Wind Energy Adoption
Union Health Minister releases fifth State Food Safety Index
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Health Minister releases fifth State Food Safety Index” published in AIR on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The Union Health Minister has released the fifth State Food Safety Index in New Delhi. What is the State Food Safety Index? State Food Safety Index is… Continue reading Union Health Minister releases fifth State Food Safety Index
Gender Social Norms Index 2023: Prejudices against women didn’t reduce in last decade; 90% people still hold gender bias: UN
Source: The post is based on the article “Prejudices against women didn’t reduce in last decade; 90% people still hold gender bias: UN” published in Down To Earth on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2023 has been released. What is Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI)? Released by:… Continue reading Gender Social Norms Index 2023: Prejudices against women didn’t reduce in last decade; 90% people still hold gender bias: UN
Cyclone Biparjoy: What is the ‘landfall’ of a cyclone?
Source: The post is based on the article “Cyclone Biparjoy: What is the ‘landfall’ of a cyclone?” published in Indian Express on 16th June 2023 What is the News? The landfall process of Cyclone Biparjoy has started near Jakhau port in the Gujarat Kutch district and will continue till midnight. What is the “landfall” of… Continue reading Cyclone Biparjoy: What is the ‘landfall’ of a cyclone?
New study reveals higher temperature enhancements during acoustic shocks in the solar chromosphere
Source: The post is based on the article “New study reveals higher temperature enhancements during acoustic shocks in the solar chromosphere” published in PIB on 15th June 2023 What is the News? A new study has found that bright grains observed in the chromosphere of the Sun are due to upward propagating shocks in the… Continue reading New study reveals higher temperature enhancements during acoustic shocks in the solar chromosphere
Are non-communicable diseases increasing in India?
Source: The post is based on the article“Are non-communicable diseases increasing in India?” published in The Hindu on 16th June 2023 What is the News? The new national estimates for diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCD) show that 31 million more Indians became diabetic in four years (2019-2021). About the Study to assess the Non-communicable… Continue reading Are non-communicable diseases increasing in India?
W20 Summit Women-Led Development; Transform, Thrive and Transcend
Source: The post is based on the article “W20 Summit Women-Led Development; Transform, Thrive and Transcend” published in PIB on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The Women 20 Summit is set to take place in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. What is the Women 20 Summit? The Women 20 (W20) is the official G20 engagement… Continue reading W20 Summit Women-Led Development; Transform, Thrive and Transcend
What is the massive grain storage plan the govt has unveiled, how it’ll help farmers
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the massive grain storage plan the govt has unveiled, how it’ll help farmers” published in The Hindu on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the constitution of an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) to facilitate the world’s largest grain storage plan… Continue reading What is the massive grain storage plan the govt has unveiled, how it’ll help farmers
Why did the govt. impose a ceiling on wheat stocks?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why did the govt. impose a ceiling on wheat stocks?” published in The Hindu on 14th June 2023 What is the News? The Union Government has imposed limits on the stock of wheat that can be held by traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors.The objective… Continue reading Why did the govt. impose a ceiling on wheat stocks?
