Source: The post is based on the article “No idols, no arms: the Pattanam mystery” published in The Hindu on 2nd April 2023. What is the News? Recent excavation has revealed that the Pattanam Site in Kerala was a thriving urban centre from the 5th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D., with its peak phase from 100… Continue reading Pattanam Site: No idols, no arms: the Pattanam mystery
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What is the open-source seeds movement?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the open-source seeds movement?” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? Farmers have innovated and shared seeds without any intellectual property rights (IPR) for centuries. They also haven’t sought exclusive rights over seeds and germplasm to prevent others from innovating… Continue reading What is the open-source seeds movement?
Close to half cases in HCs pending for over five years
Source: The post is based on the article “Close to half cases in HCs pending for over five years” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The India Justice Report(IJR) 2022 has been released. About India Justice Report 2022 Read here: India Justice Report 2022 | Judge vacancies remain endemic… Continue reading Close to half cases in HCs pending for over five years
Supreme Court says critical views on government policies not anti-establishment
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court says critical views on government policies not anti-establishment” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has quashed the Union government’s telecast ban on the Malayalam news channel. What was the case about? The Ministry of Information and… Continue reading Supreme Court says critical views on government policies not anti-establishment
Govt. introduces Aquaculture Bill amid din in Lok Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. introduces Aquaculture Bill amid din in Lok Sabha” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has introduced the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023. What is the purpose of the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023? The… Continue reading Govt. introduces Aquaculture Bill amid din in Lok Sabha
Lumpy skin disease led to stagnation in milk production: Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Lumpy skin disease led to stagnation in milk production: Centre” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is foreseeing a slow growth in milk production and a possible scarcity of ghee and butter as an impact of the lumpy… Continue reading Lumpy skin disease led to stagnation in milk production: Centre
Self-assessment key in student learning at secondary level: NCF steering committee
Source: The post is based on the article “Self-assessment key in student learning at secondary level: NCF steering committee” published in TOI on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The draft National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for School Education 2023 has been released. What are the key recommendations given by the NCF for School Education… Continue reading Self-assessment key in student learning at secondary level: NCF steering committee
IFC to stop funding new coal-powered electricity projects
Source: The post is based on the article “IFC to stop funding new coal-powered electricity projects” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced that it will not support investments in new coal projects. What is International Finance Corporation(IFC)? IFC was established in 1956… Continue reading IFC to stop funding new coal-powered electricity projects
Himalayan plunder: How hydropower projects in the hills have increased disasters there
Source: The post is based on the article “Himalayan plunder: How hydropower projects in the hills have increased disasters there” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? There has been an increase in hydro projects in the Himalayas despite the fact that they are prone to landslides and earthquakes. About… Continue reading Himalayan plunder: How hydropower projects in the hills have increased disasters there
Prosopis chilensis: Triple trouble for Gulf of Mannar islands, study finds
Source: The post is based on the article “Triple trouble for Gulf of Mannar islands, study finds” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023. What is the News? According to an avian distribution study, Prosopis chilensis, an alien invasive plant is threatening to pulverise native vegetation across 21 islands in the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (GoMBR).… Continue reading Prosopis chilensis: Triple trouble for Gulf of Mannar islands, study finds
