Source: The post is based on the article “Study finds alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in Norwegian Arctic ice, may affect wildlife” published in WION on 13th February 2023. What is the News? An Oxford University-led study has found alarming levels of toxic PFAS (Per and polyfluorinated alkyl substances) also known as “Forever Chemicals” in… Continue reading Study finds alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in Norwegian Arctic ice, may affect wildlife
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Modi, Macron, Biden announce: 470 Airbus, Boeing planes for Air India
Source: The post is based on the article “Modi, Macron, Biden announce: 470 Airbus, Boeing planes for Air India” published in Indian Express on 14th February 2023. What is the News? Indian Prime Minister, US President and French President took the lead in announcing Air India’s order for 470 new aircraft – 250 from Airbus… Continue reading Modi, Macron, Biden announce: 470 Airbus, Boeing planes for Air India
ICHR not rewriting Indian history, only filling gaps: Govt
Source: The post is based on the article “ICHR not rewriting Indian history, only filling gaps: Govt” published in Indian Express on 15th February 2023. What is the News? The Minister of Education has informed Lok Sabha that the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) has not launched any project to rewrite Indian history and… Continue reading ICHR not rewriting Indian history, only filling gaps: Govt
Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry fee
Source: The post is based on the article “Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry feed” published in Down To Earth on 15th February 2023. What is the News? India is among the top five chicken and egg producers in the world, but there are challenges to the business… Continue reading Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry fee
WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg” published in Down To Earth on 15th February 2023. What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) says that Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease. What is Marburg Disease? Marburg Disease is a severe,… Continue reading WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg
Education, more than wealth, determines women’s marital age
Source: The post is based on the article “Education, more than wealth, determines women’s marital age” published in The Hindu on 15th February 2023. What is the News? The Assam government is cracking down on child marriage and has registered over 4,000 cases just this year alone. What are the factors that determine women’s marital… Continue reading Education, more than wealth, determines women’s marital age
The big lithium find: Risks and Rewards
Source: The post is based on the article “The big lithium find: Risks and Rewards” published in Livemint on 14th February 2023. What is the News? The discovery of 5.9 million tonnes of lithium in Jammu & Kashmir is a major boost for India’s electrification plans but mining is a high-risk, high-reward game in the… Continue reading The big lithium find: Risks and Rewards
Why has SEBI proposed tightening responsibilities of mutual funds trustee
Source: The post is based on the article “Why has SEBI proposed tightening responsibilities of mutual funds trustee” published in Indian Express on 14th February 2023. What is the News? The Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has proposed to review the role and accountability of trustees of mutual funds with an aim to protect… Continue reading Why has SEBI proposed tightening responsibilities of mutual funds trustee
Mayoral polls: nominated members can’t vote, says SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Mayoral polls: nominated members can’t vote, says SC” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the aldermen — who are nominated members of the Delhi Municipal Corporation cannot vote in the election of Delhi’s Mayor. What… Continue reading Mayoral polls: nominated members can’t vote, says SC
SC upholds the constitution of the J&K Delimitation Commission, extension of tenure of its chairperson
Source: The post is based on the article “SC upholds the constitution of the J&K Delimitation Commission, extension of tenure of its chairperson” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the delimitation exercise to redraw Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies in the… Continue reading SC upholds the constitution of the J&K Delimitation Commission, extension of tenure of its chairperson
