Source: The post is based on the article “Shrinking biodiversity: 69% drop in wildlife populations in nearly 5 decades, shows report” published in the Indian Express on 13th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Living Planet Report3 What are the key findings of the Living Planet Report?4 Global findings of the Living Planet… Continue reading Living Planet Report-Shrinking biodiversity: 69% drop in wildlife populations in nearly 5 decades, shows report
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Army prepares road map for induction of electric vehicles
Source: The post is based on the article “Army prepares road map for induction of electric vehicles” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2022. What is the News? The Army has planned a road map to induct electric vehicles (EVs) wherever possible considering the operational commitment. About the Army’s road map for the induction of… Continue reading Army prepares road map for induction of electric vehicles
Sloth Bear: A day to explore bear necessities
Source: The post is based on the article “A day to explore bear necessities” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2022. What is the News? The first World Sloth Bear Day was observed recently to generate awareness and strengthen conservation efforts around the unique bear species endemic to the Indian subcontinent. About Sloth Bear The… Continue reading Sloth Bear: A day to explore bear necessities
Tamil Nadu notifies India’s first slender loris sanctuary
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu notifies India’s first slender loris sanctuary” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2022. What is the News? In a first in the country, the Tamil Nadu government has notified the Kaduvur slender loris sanctuary. The sanctuary will cover 11,806 hectares in Karur and Dindigul districts.… Continue reading Tamil Nadu notifies India’s first slender loris sanctuary
No more indictment under Section 66A of IT Act: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “No more indictment under Section 66A of IT Act: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court ordered States and their police forces to stop prosecuting free speech on social media under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act… Continue reading No more indictment under Section 66A of IT Act: Supreme Court
Home Minister to launch Hindi version of first-year MBBS books on Oct. 16
Source: The post is based on the article “Home Minister to launch Hindi version of first-year MBBS books on Oct. 16” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2022. What is the News? Union Home Minister will launch the Hindi versions of first-year MBBS textbooks in Bhopal. With this, Madhya Pradesh will inch closer to becoming… Continue reading Home Minister to launch Hindi version of first-year MBBS books on Oct. 16
The grandeur of the Chola Empire, one of the longest ruling dynasties in South India
Source: The post is based on the article “The grandeur of the Chola Empire, one of the longest ruling dynasties in South India” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2022. What is the News? After the Ponniyin Selvan I movie, based on Kalki’s creation of a world of the Cholas, there is a renewed interest… Continue reading The grandeur of the Chola Empire, one of the longest ruling dynasties in South India
Three lakh and counting: RTI pleas pile up at information commissions across India
Source: The post is based on the article “Three lakh and counting: RTI pleas pile up at information commissions across India” published in The Hindu on 12th October 2022. What is the News? According to a private report, after 17 years of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, nearly 3.15 lakh complaints and appeals are… Continue reading Three lakh and counting: RTI pleas pile up at information commissions across India
What are the allegations against Google by the NBDA?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are the allegations against Google by the NBDA?” published in The Hindu on 12th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 How search engines are the first port of call for information online?3 What are the key allegations against Google?4 How do other countries view and… Continue reading What are the allegations against Google by the NBDA?
The promise and challenges of flex fuel vehicles
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Union Minister Launches first of its kind pilot project on Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV) in India” published in the PIB on 11th October 2022. “The promise and challenges of flex fuel vehicles” published in the Livemint on 12th October 2022. Contents1 What is the… Continue reading The promise and challenges of flex fuel vehicles
