Source: The post is based on the article “BMC to launch eco-friendly device to curb vector-borne diseases” published in The Hindustan Times on 25th April 2023. What is the News? Recently, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced the launch of a pilot project called ‘Eco Biotraps’. The project aims to prevent the spread of vector-borne infections in… Continue reading Eco Biotraps: BMC to launch eco-friendly device to curb vector-borne diseases
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Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Manamadurai pottery has recently been given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Manamadurai Pottery? Manamadurai in Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu is known for pottery making. The… Continue reading Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag
India’s first water body census: How was it done, what does the report say
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first water body census: How was it done, what does the report say” published in Indian Express on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the report of India’s first water bodies census, a comprehensive database of ponds, tanks,… Continue reading India’s first water body census: How was it done, what does the report say
How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool
Source: The post is based on the article “How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Relative humidity is a simple concept as far as weather phenomena go but it has significant, far-reaching consequences for how we must… Continue reading How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool
Will policy power India’s race to space?
Source: The post is based on the article “Will policy power India’s race to space?” published in Livemint on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Indian Space Policy, 2023. Where does India’s space programme stand? Ever since India launched its first sounding rocket in 1963, its space programme… Continue reading Will policy power India’s race to space?
Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline
Source: The post is based on the article “Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Malaria is all set to become a notifiable disease across India. Note: Currently, malaria is a notifiable disease in 33 States… Continue reading Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline
IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health
Source: The post is based on the article “IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) have developed a device called ‘ARTSENS’ to assess the health and age of blood vessels and thereby… Continue reading IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health
India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan
Source: The post is based on the article “India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? India has started ‘Operation Kaveri’ to evacuate its nationals from war-hit Sudan. What is Operation Kaveri? Operation Kaveri is a mission by India to… Continue reading India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan
Vibrant Villages plan to be merged with PM Gati Shakti
Source: The post is based on the article “Vibrant Villages plan to be merged with PM Gati Shakti” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Vibrant Villages Programme(VVP) will be integrated with the Prime Minister’s Gati Shakti mega project. What is the Vibrant Villages Programme(VVP)? The Vibrant Villages Programme… Continue reading Vibrant Villages plan to be merged with PM Gati Shakti
India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index
Source: The post is based on the article “India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index” published in TOI on 24th April 2023 What is the News? The World Bank has released the Logistics Performance Index 2023. What is the Logistics Performance Index(LPI)? Released by: World Bank Purpose: It is an interactive benchmarking tool created… Continue reading India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index
