Source: The post is based on the article “Bengal reports 489 species in Great Backyard Bird Count 2023” published in The Hindu on 25th February 2023 What is the News? The findings of the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) 2023 have been released. What is the Great Backyard Bird Count(GBBC)? The Great Backyard Bird Count(GBBC)… Continue reading Bengal reports 489 species in Great Backyard Bird Count 2023
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Why Venice’s famous canals are now drying
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Venice’s famous canals are now drying” published in Indian Express on 25th February 2023 What is the News? A high-pressure system is stuck over Venice, creating low tides.This has led to low water levels and dry canals.However, experts suggest the root cause behind the issue is… Continue reading Why Venice’s famous canals are now drying
42% Indian students meet global minimum proficiency level: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “42% Indian students meet global minimum proficiency level: Study” published in TOI on 25th February 2023 What is the News? Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has released The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy report. What is the purpose of the report? Source: TOI The… Continue reading 42% Indian students meet global minimum proficiency level: Study
MGNREGS: Over 40% of gram panchayats do not report digital attendance
Source: The post is based on the article “MGNREGS: Over 40% of gram panchayats do not report digital attendance” published in The Hindu on 25th February 2023 What is the News? Recently, the Union Government had made it mandatory that the attendance for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) workers be captured through… Continue reading MGNREGS: Over 40% of gram panchayats do not report digital attendance
Medicinal plant commonly called Borthekera in Assamese found to have cardioprotective potential
Source: The post is based on the article “Medicinal plant commonly called Borthekera in Assamese found to have cardioprotective potential” published in PIB on 24th February 2023 What is the News? A medicinal plant commonly called ‘Bor Thekera’ in the Assamese language, traditionally forbidden for raw consumption, has been found to protect from heart diseases.… Continue reading Medicinal plant commonly called Borthekera in Assamese found to have cardioprotective potential
NHAI to Explore Use of Phosphor-Gypsum in National Highway Construction
Source: The post is based on the article “NHAI to Explore Use of Phosphor-Gypsum in National Highway Construction” published in PIB on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has partnered with the Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. They will conduct field trials… Continue reading NHAI to Explore Use of Phosphor-Gypsum in National Highway Construction
Himachal Pradesh to become first state in India to have organized cultivation of Mulethi
Source: The post is based on the article “Himachal Pradesh to become first state in India to have organized cultivation of Mulethi” published in TOI on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in India to start the organized commercial cultivation of Licorice (Mulethi). What is Mulethi? Mulethi… Continue reading Himachal Pradesh to become first state in India to have organized cultivation of Mulethi
CSC Academy and NIELIT Sign MoU to Enhance Digital Literacy and skill development in India
Source: The post is based on the article “CSC Academy and NIELIT Sign MoU to Enhance Digital Literacy and skill development in India” published in PIB on 23rd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the MoU signed between CSC Academy and NIELIT?3 What is CSC Academy?4 What is NIELIT?… Continue reading CSC Academy and NIELIT Sign MoU to Enhance Digital Literacy and skill development in India
More than 1.6 Lakh air travelers have taken benefit of Digi Yatra
Source: The post is based on the article “More than 1.6 Lakh air travelers have taken benefit of Digi Yatra” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? The total number of passengers who have used the Digi Yatra process at the airports from December 2022 to February 2023 is over… Continue reading More than 1.6 Lakh air travelers have taken benefit of Digi Yatra
60% of voters linked Aadhaar to voter ID: RTI
Source: The post is based on the article “60% of voters linked Aadhaar to voter ID: RTI” published in The Hindu on 24th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 The Election Commission of India has said that over 60% of India’s 94.5 crore voters in India have linked their Aadhaar number to their voter… Continue reading 60% of voters linked Aadhaar to voter ID: RTI
