Source: The post is based on the article “Centre planning hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory, says BIS” published in Business Standard on 7th March 2023. What is the News? Bureau of India Standards (BIS) has prohibited the sale of hallmarked gold jewellery or gold artefacts without 6 digits alphanumeric Hallmark Unique Identification Number(HUID) after 31st… Continue reading Centre planning hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory, says BIS
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What are the two lawsuits in the U.S. Supreme Court which could change the internet as we know it?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are the two lawsuits in the U.S. Supreme Court which could change the internet as we know it?” published in The Hindu on 7th March 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has begun hearing two pivotal lawsuits that will… Continue reading What are the two lawsuits in the U.S. Supreme Court which could change the internet as we know it?
Rushikulya sands teem with Olive Ridleys
Source: The post is based on the article “Rushikulya sands teem with Olive Ridleys” published in The Hindu on 7th March 2023. What is the News? The Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha’s Ganjam district has emerged as a major mass nesting site for the Olive Ridley turtles as a record number of over 6.37 lakh… Continue reading Rushikulya sands teem with Olive Ridleys
Why are salt flats around the world covered in a similar pattern of ridges?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why are salt flats around the world covered in a similar pattern of ridges?” published in The Hindu on 7th March 2023. What is the News? In salt flats across the globe, the salt on the surface forms pentagons and hexagons arranged in a patchwork pattern. These… Continue reading Why are salt flats around the world covered in a similar pattern of ridges?
India to launch global alliance for big cats, invest $100 million
Source: The post is based on the article “India to launch global alliance for big cats, invest $100 million” published in Indian Express on 7th March 2023. What is the News? The Government of India has proposed to launch an International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) under its leadership to protect big cats and assured support… Continue reading India to launch global alliance for big cats, invest $100 million
Regulator’s guidelines on Rajasthan power lines ‘flout’ Supreme Court orders, threaten the Great Indian Bustard: Petitioner
Source: The post is based on the article “Regulator’s guidelines on Rajasthan power lines ‘flout’ Supreme Court orders, threaten the Great Indian Bustard: Petitioner” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. What is the News? The Central Electricity Authority(CEA) has released draft guidelines titled “Construction of Electric Lines in Great Indian Bustard Area Regulations,… Continue reading Regulator’s guidelines on Rajasthan power lines ‘flout’ Supreme Court orders, threaten the Great Indian Bustard: Petitioner
Nations secure U.N. global high seas biodiversity pact
Source: The post is based on the article “Nations secure U.N. global high seas biodiversity pact” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. What is the News? For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity on the high seas. The last international agreement on ocean protection… Continue reading Nations secure U.N. global high seas biodiversity pact
World’s first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier “Bahu Balli” installed on the Vani-Warora Highway, Vidarbha, Maharashtra
Source: The post is based on the article “World’s first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier “Bahu Balli” installed on the Vani-Warora Highway, Vidarbha, Maharashtra” published in PIB on 6th March 2023. What is the News? The world’s first 200-metre-long bamboo crash barrier named ‘Bahu Balli’ has been installed on a highway connecting Chandrapur and Yavatmal districts… Continue reading World’s first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier “Bahu Balli” installed on the Vani-Warora Highway, Vidarbha, Maharashtra
President of india confers Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “President of India confers Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023” published in PIB on 6th March 2023. What is the News? The President of India has conferred the Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023. The President also launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA-CTR) Campaign 2023. Note:… Continue reading President of india confers Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023
ETIAS to soon become compulsory for Europe travel, here’s how it will impact you
Source: The post is based on the article “ETIAS to soon become compulsory for Europe travel, here’s how it will impact you” published in Livemint on 6th March 2023. What is the News? From 2024, travellers from over 60 countries that are currently allowed to visit the Schengen Area without a visa will need to… Continue reading ETIAS to soon become compulsory for Europe travel, here’s how it will impact you
