Source: The post is based on the article “Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?” published in Down To Earth on 17th October 2022. What is the News? According to a study, Cold ocean currents have sheltered the Galápagos Islands from global warming. About Galapagos Island The Galapagos Islands… Continue reading Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?
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What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras that are being visited by an Ethiopian delegation?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras that are being visited by an Ethiopian delegation?” published in the Indian Express on 14th October 2022. What is the News? An Ethiopian delegation led by the country’s Agricultural Minister is in Andhra Pradesh (AP) to study the first-of-its kind Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs). What… Continue reading What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras that are being visited by an Ethiopian delegation?
INS TARKASH PARTICIPATES IN IBSAMAR VII
Source: The post is based on the article “INS TARKASH PARTICIPATES IN IBSAMAR VII” published in the PIB on 14th October 2022. What is the News? The 7th edition of IBSAMAR(IBSAMAR VII) was held at Port Gqeberha (also known as Port Elizabeth), South Africa. About IBSAMAR It is a joint multinational maritime exercise, among the Indian, Brazilian and… Continue reading INS TARKASH PARTICIPATES IN IBSAMAR VII
The question of sanction under UAPA: why Bombay HC has acquitted G N Saibaba
Source: The post is based on the article “The question of sanction under UAPA: why Bombay HC has acquitted G N Saibaba” published in the Indian Express on 15th October 2022. What is the News? The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court has set aside the conviction of former Delhi University professor, who was sentenced to life imprisonment… Continue reading The question of sanction under UAPA: why Bombay HC has acquitted G N Saibaba
Global Hunger Index is out, India in ‘serious’ category at rank 107
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Hunger Index is out, India in ‘serious’ category at rank 107″ published in The Hindu on 15th October 2022. What is the News? This year’s Global Hunger Index, 2022 has been released. What is Global Hunger Index? The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool for comprehensively measuring and… Continue reading Global Hunger Index is out, India in ‘serious’ category at rank 107
Editor, scholar chargesheeted in ‘narrative terrorism’ case in J&K
Source: The post is based on the article “Editor, scholar chargesheeted in ‘narrative terrorism’ case in J&K” published in The Hindu on 15th October 2022. What is the News? The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir filed a chargesheet against the editor of an online magazine and a PhD scholar in a “narrative terrorism” case. What… Continue reading Editor, scholar chargesheeted in ‘narrative terrorism’ case in J&K
ISRO’s Next-Gen Launch Vehicle may assume PSLV’s role
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO’s Next-Gen Launch Vehicle may assume PSLV’s role” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV), which will replace operational systems like the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). About Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV)… Continue reading ISRO’s Next-Gen Launch Vehicle may assume PSLV’s role
The Interpol General Assembly meeting in Delhi
Source: The post is based on the article “The Interpol General Assembly meeting in Delhi” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. What is the News? The General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) is meeting in Delhi for four days. This is the second time since 1997 the 195-member-strong body is holding such a… Continue reading The Interpol General Assembly meeting in Delhi
Centre to help set up paddy straw pellet units to arrest stubble burning
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to help set up paddy straw pellet units to arrest stubble burning” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. What is the News? The Union Environment Ministry announced a ₹50 crore scheme to incentivise industrialists and entrepreneurs to set up paddy straw pelletisation and torrefaction plants. What is… Continue reading Centre to help set up paddy straw pellet units to arrest stubble burning
What is a ‘split verdict’, and what happens next in such cases
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a ‘split verdict’, and what happens next in such cases” published in the Indian Express on 14th October 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court recently delivered a split verdict in the Karnataka hijab ban case with one of the two judges on the Bench upholding the… Continue reading What is a ‘split verdict’, and what happens next in such cases
