Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Virtual Herbarium, biggest database of country’s flora, is a global hit” published in PIB on 7th August 2022. What is the News? In the ‘Mann Ki Baat ‘episode, the Prime Minister talked about the Indian Virtual Herbarium. What is Indian Virtual Herbarium? Developed by: Botanical Survey… Continue reading Indian Virtual Herbarium, biggest database of country’s flora, is a global hit
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‘Climate change fuelling rise in extreme weather events’
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Climate change fuelling rise in extreme weather events’” published in The Hindu on 8th August 2022. What is the News? Recently IMD Director-General has said that climate change has hampered the ability of forecasting agencies to accurately predict severe events. He also said that IMD is installing more radars and… Continue reading ‘Climate change fuelling rise in extreme weather events’
Explained: What is a carbon market, and why does India want to create one?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is a carbon market, and why does India want to create one?” published in Indian Express on 6th August 2022. What is the News? The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022 seeks to establish a domestic carbon market and facilitate trade in carbon credits. What are… Continue reading Explained: What is a carbon market, and why does India want to create one?
Explained: What are live-fire exercises, recently conducted by China?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are live-fire exercises, recently conducted by China?” published in Indian Express on 6th August 2022. What is the News? China has begun its live-fire exercise near Taiwan by launching at least 11 ballistic missiles into the country’s coast. This is being done after the US… Continue reading Explained: What are live-fire exercises, recently conducted by China?
PM inaugurates and lays foundation stone of various projects of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission in Valsad district of Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates and lays foundation stone of various projects of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission in Valsad district of Gujarat” published in AIR on 5th August 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister of India inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various projects of the Shrimad Rajchandra… Continue reading PM inaugurates and lays foundation stone of various projects of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission in Valsad district of Gujarat
Badhe Chalo’ Movement under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav begins
Source: The post is based on the article “Badhe Chalo Movement under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav begins” published in PIB on 5th August 2022. What is the News? Badhe Chalo Movement under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav has started. What is the ‘Badhe Chalo’ Movement? Organized by: Ministry of Culture under ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Aim:… Continue reading Badhe Chalo’ Movement under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav begins
Parliamentary panel suggests phasing out of coal imports
Source: The post is based on the article “Parliamentary panel suggests phasing out of coal imports” published in Livemint on 6th August 2022. What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy in its report has suggested the Government has to ensure optimum utilization of locally-produced coal through effective collaboration so that coal imports… Continue reading Parliamentary panel suggests phasing out of coal imports
The hippo is an enigma. It lives hidden from us — yet, it faces habitat loss now
Source: The post is based on the article “The hippo is an enigma. It lives hidden from us — yet, it faces habitat loss now” published in TOI on 6th August 2022. What is the News? This article talks about Hippopotamus. What is Hippopotamus? Hippopotamus is also known as the river horse. They live along… Continue reading The hippo is an enigma. It lives hidden from us — yet, it faces habitat loss now
Azaadi SAT: ISRO to send Small Satellite Launch Vehicle from Sriharikota
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to send Small Satellite Launch Vehicle from Sriharikota” published in AIR on 6th August 2022. What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) is all set to launch a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV) from Sriharikota. The vehicle will carry an Earth Observation Satellite named EOS-02… Continue reading Azaadi SAT: ISRO to send Small Satellite Launch Vehicle from Sriharikota
No privilege to MPs from criminal proceedings during session:Rajya Sabha Chairman
Source: The post is based on the article “No privilege to MPs from criminal proceedings during session:Rajya Sabha Chairman” published in The Hindu on 6th August 2022. What is the News? Rajya Sabha Chairman has clarified that members of Parliament do not enjoy any immunity from arrest in criminal cases when the House is in… Continue reading No privilege to MPs from criminal proceedings during session:Rajya Sabha Chairman
