Source: The post is based on the following articles – “India’s population to edge ahead of China’s by mid-2023, says U.N.” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 – “India becomes world’s most populous nation: What’s behind the population numbers?” published in Indian Express on 20th April 2023 What is the News? The UN… Continue reading State of World Population Report, 2023: India’s population to edge ahead of China’s by mid-2023, says U.N.
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From insects to trees: Over 30 Indian cities participate in City Nature Challenge
Source: The post is based on the article “From insects to trees: Over 30 Indian cities participate in City Nature Challenge” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 What is the News? Over 30 Indian cities are set to participate in the City Nature Challenge. Note: Bombay Natural History Society, World Wide Fund for… Continue reading From insects to trees: Over 30 Indian cities participate in City Nature Challenge
Will WTO ruling scuttle plans for Make in India?
Source: The post is based on the following articles – “WTO panel rules against India in IT tariffs dispute with EU, others” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 – “Will WTO ruling scuttle plans for Make in India?” published in Livemint on 20th April 2023. What is the News? The World Trade Organization… Continue reading Will WTO ruling scuttle plans for Make in India?
Why is a star-planet pair just 12 light-years away emitting radio signals?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why is a star-planet pair just 12 light-years away emitting radio signals?” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 What is the News? Astronomers have discovered a repeating radio signal from YZ Ceti b, a rocky, Earth-sized exoplanet. What is YZ Ceti b? YZ Ceti b… Continue reading Why is a star-planet pair just 12 light-years away emitting radio signals?
Centre asks States to enforce new rules to check stray dog numbers
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre asks States to enforce new rules to check stray dog numbers” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 What is the News? The Union government has notified the Animal Birth Control Rules,2023 under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960. These rules will supersede… Continue reading Centre asks States to enforce new rules to check stray dog numbers
No 100% biodegradable plastic in India, says BIS
Source: The post is based on the article “No 100% biodegradable plastic in India, says BIS” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) has said that plastic is not a 100% biodegradable product and if any manufacturers claim otherwise it will be equivalent to a… Continue reading No 100% biodegradable plastic in India, says BIS
Key Supreme Court verdicts that moved the needle on LGBTQ rights in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Key Supreme Court verdicts that moved the needle on LGBTQ rights in India” published in Indian Express on 20th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has continued to hear a batch of pleas seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriages. What is the case about?… Continue reading Key Supreme Court verdicts that moved the needle on LGBTQ rights in India
Cabinet approves National Quantum Mission to scale-up scientific & industrial R&D for quantum technologies
Source-The post is based on the article “Union Cabinet gives nod for ₹6,003 crore Quantum Mission” published in PIB on 20th April 2023. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the ₹6,003 crore National Quantum Mission (NQM). What is the National Quantum Mission (NQM)? Nodal Ministry: Department of Science and Technology Aim: To… Continue reading Cabinet approves National Quantum Mission to scale-up scientific & industrial R&D for quantum technologies
ISRO to launch Singaporean Earth Observation satellite TeLEOS-02
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to launch Singaporean Earth Observation satellite TeLEOS-02” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 What is the News? ISRO is going to launch a Singaporean Earth Observation satellite named TeLEOS-02 from Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle(PSLV). What is the TeLEOS-02 satellite? TeLEOS 2 is a 750… Continue reading ISRO to launch Singaporean Earth Observation satellite TeLEOS-02
Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 notified by Central Government
Source: The post is based on the article “Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 notified by Central Government” published in PIB on 18th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has notified the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023. What are Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023? The rules have been… Continue reading Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 notified by Central Government
