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What are seamounts?

Source: The post is based on the article “What are seamounts?” published in The Hindu on 28th April 2023 What is the News? Scientists have reported finding 19,325 new seamounts after poring through new high-resolution data. A 2011 census had already mapped 24,000 seamounts across the world’s oceans. What are Seamounts? A seamount is an… Continue reading What are seamounts?

120% gain in income for Indians going abroad to work, says WDR

Source: The post is based on the article “120% gain in income for Indians going abroad to work, says WDR” published in TOI on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The World Bank has published the World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees & Societies. What are the key findings of the report? Migrants: ​​There… Continue reading 120% gain in income for Indians going abroad to work, says WDR

A flamboyance of lesser flamingos have arrived at Chennai’s Pulicat

Source: The post is based on the article “A flamboyance of lesser flamingos have arrived at Chennai’s Pulicat” published in The Hindu on 28th April 2023 What is the News? After a six-year absence, the lesser flamingos have finally arrived at Pulicat Lake. What are Lesser Flamingos? The Lesser flamingo is the smallest of all… Continue reading A flamboyance of lesser flamingos have arrived at Chennai’s Pulicat

Railway network in 14 states 100% electrified in FY23, Northeast lags

Source: The post is based on the article “Railway network in 14 states 100% electrified in FY23, Northeast lags” published in Business Standard on 27th April 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways has completed 90% electrification of its broad-gauge(BG) network as of March 31, 2023. – Note: Gauge refers to the vertical length between… Continue reading Railway network in 14 states 100% electrified in FY23, Northeast lags

India and UK to jointly create India-UK ‘NET Zero’ Innovation Virtual Centre

Source: The post is based on the article “India and UK to jointly create India-UK ‘NET Zero’ Innovation Virtual Centre” published in PIB on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The India-UK Science & Innovation Council meeting was recently held. What are the key highlights from the India-UK Science & Innovation Council meeting? India… Continue reading India and UK to jointly create India-UK ‘NET Zero’ Innovation Virtual Centre

PRET: WHO launches initiative to make world better prepared for future pandemics

Source: The post is based on the article “PRET: WHO launches initiative to make world better prepared for future pandemics” published in Down To Earth on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Initiative. What is Preparedness and Resilience for… Continue reading PRET: WHO launches initiative to make world better prepared for future pandemics

Sudan conflict: Who are the Rapid Security Forces, up in arms against the country’s military

Source: The post is based on the article “Sudan conflict: Who are the Rapid Security Forces, up in arms against the country’s military” published in Indian Express on 28th April 2023 What is the News? Sudan’s military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group have been involved in a fierce battle against each other… Continue reading Sudan conflict: Who are the Rapid Security Forces, up in arms against the country’s military

State of the Global Climate 2022: The threat of rising sea levels

Source: The post is based on the article “The threat of rising sea levels” published in The Hindu on 28th April 2023 What is the News? The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has released a report titled ‘State of the Global Climate 2022’. What does the report say about sea level rise? The world’s sea level… Continue reading State of the Global Climate 2022: The threat of rising sea levels

WHO launches ‘The Big Catch-Up’ to restore immunization progress lost during pandemic

Source: The post is based on the article “WHO launches ‘The Big Catch-Up’ to restore immunization progress lost during pandemic” published in Down To Earth on 27th April 2023 What is the News? Several public health organizations have come together to launch The Big Catch-up Initiative. What is the Big Catch-up Initiative? Launched by: World… Continue reading WHO launches ‘The Big Catch-Up’ to restore immunization progress lost during pandemic

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