Source: The post is based on the article “50 ASI-protected monuments disappear: How did they go ‘missing’, what happens next” published in Indian Express on 4th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are centrally protected monuments?3 How can a monument go missing?4 Is this the first time monuments have been reported missing?5 What… Continue reading 50 ASI-protected monuments disappear: How did they go ‘missing’, what happens next
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Cost advantages – Nano-fertilisers will reduce subsidy outgo
Source: The post is based on the article “Cost advantages – Nano-fertilisers will reduce subsidy outgo” published in the Business Standard on 5th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies. Relevance: About Nano-fertilisers. News: DAP is the second-most consumed fertiliser in India. After the success of nano-urea, the nano version… Continue reading Cost advantages – Nano-fertilisers will reduce subsidy outgo
Indian Rhinos: For first time in many years, no rhinos poached in Assam in 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “For first time in many years, no rhinos poached in Assam in 2022” published in Indian Express on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? Assam Chief Minister has announced that no Indian rhinos were poached in the state in 2022. What are Indian Rhinos? The Indian… Continue reading Indian Rhinos: For first time in many years, no rhinos poached in Assam in 2022
129th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose: a look at the scientist’s contributions
Source: The post is based on the article “129th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose: a look at the scientist’s contributions” published in Indian Express on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The 129th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose was celebrated recently. Who was Satyendra Nath Bose? Satyendra Nath Bose was born on… Continue reading 129th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose: a look at the scientist’s contributions
Year-End Review -2022: Department of Atomic Energy
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Department of Atomic Energy” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Department of Atomic Energy has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Department of Atomic Energy in 2022? Apsara-upgraded or… Continue reading Year-End Review -2022: Department of Atomic Energy
India said to aim for $17 bln cut in food, fertiliser subsidies in FY24
Source: The post is based on the article “India said to aim for $17 bln cut in food, fertiliser subsidies in FY24” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has planned to reduce food and fertilizer subsidies in this fiscal year starting April 2023. About India’s… Continue reading India said to aim for $17 bln cut in food, fertiliser subsidies in FY24
Year-End Review -2022: Department of Space
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Department of Space” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Department of Space in 2022?3 Academic support, Capacity building and Outreach3.1 Reforms and enhanced participation of industries3.2 Disaster Management What… Continue reading Year-End Review -2022: Department of Space
In a first, woman officer gets operationally deployed at the forbidding Siachen Glacier
Source: The post is based on the article “In a first, woman officer gets operationally deployed at the forbidding Siachen Glacier” published in TOI on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? Captain Shiva Chauhan has become the first woman army officer to get operationally deployed on the Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield. In… Continue reading In a first, woman officer gets operationally deployed at the forbidding Siachen Glacier
Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU): India takes over leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union
Source: The post is based on the article “India takes over leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? India has taken over the leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU). What is the Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU)? Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU) is an intergovernmental… Continue reading Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU): India takes over leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union
T.N. government sets up Nilgiri Tahr conservation project
Source: The post is based on the article “T.N. government sets up Nilgiri Tahr conservation project” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Tamil Nadu government has launched the Nilgiri Tahr conservation project. What is the Nilgiri Tahr conservation project? Launched by: Tamil Nadu Aim: To develop a better… Continue reading T.N. government sets up Nilgiri Tahr conservation project
