Source– This post is based on the article “Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived to show another side of life before eruption” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? A new project within the Pompeii archaeological site is showcasing ancient textile dyeing techniques. This will reveal a different aspect… Continue reading Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived
Category: Places in News
Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Source– This post is based on the article “Bihar: Reduced human activity, including mining bans, helped increase tiger numbers in Valmiki reserve” published in “DownToEarth” on 20th December 2023. Why in the News? The increase in tiger numbers in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar was facilitated by diminished human activity, including bans on mining.… Continue reading Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Surat Diamond Bourse inaugurated in Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “Surat Diamond Bourse inaugurated in Gujarat” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) in Gujarat. What is Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB)? 1) Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) is a global centre for trading of… Continue reading Surat Diamond Bourse inaugurated in Gujarat
Amrit Technology For Removal Of Arsenic And Metal Ions From Water
Source: The post is based on the article “Amrit Technology For Removal Of Arsenic And Metal Ions From Water” published in “PIB” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? Minister of State for Jal Shakti has informed Rajya Sabha about AMRIT Technology. What is AMRIT Technology? Specifications Details Full Form Arsenic and Metal Removal… Continue reading Amrit Technology For Removal Of Arsenic And Metal Ions From Water
Guyana and Venezuela Conflict
Source– This post is based on the article “Dissecting the discord between Guyana and Venezuela: Conflagration or pacification?” published in “DownToEarth” on 8th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently Venezuela held a nonbinding referendum to strengthen the nation’s century-old claim to the oil-rich Essequibo territory governed by Guyana. What is the dispute between Guyana… Continue reading Guyana and Venezuela Conflict
Golan Heights:India votes in favour of UNGA resolution that expresses concern over Israel not withdrawing from Syrian Golan
Source: The post is based on the article “Golan Heights:India votes in favour of UNGA resolution that expresses concern over Israel not withdrawing from Syrian Golan” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? India has voted in favour of a draft resolution in the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) that expressed… Continue reading Golan Heights:India votes in favour of UNGA resolution that expresses concern over Israel not withdrawing from Syrian Golan
Houthi Rebels: India-bound cargo ship hijacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea
Source: The post is based on the article “Houthi Rebels: India-bound cargo ship hijacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea” published in “Livemint” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? An India-bound cargo ship named Galaxy Leader was hijacked in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Who are Houthis? 1) The Houthis are… Continue reading Houthi Rebels: India-bound cargo ship hijacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea
Operation Karuna
Source– This post is based on the article “India launches ‘Operation Karuna’ to assist cyclone-hit Myanmar” published in “The Hindu” on 18th May 2023. Why in the News? India launched ‘Operation Karuna’ to assist Myanmar which has been devastated by Cyclone Mocha. What is Operation Karuna? 1. India has launched “Operation Karuna” to provide humanitarian… Continue reading Operation Karuna
Somalia Floods
Source– This post is based on the article “Once-in-a-century flooding swamps Somalia after historic drought” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023. Why in the News? Somalia is facing severe flooding, triggered by heavy seasonal downpours, which have been exacerbated by El Nino and the Indian Ocean Dipole. The United Nations has labelled this… Continue reading Somalia Floods
Lake Titicaca: In South America’s Andes, a shrinking Lake Titicaca rings climate alarm bell
Source: The post is based on the article “Lake Titicaca: In South America’s Andes, a shrinking Lake Titicaca rings climate alarm bell” published in “The Print” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? Lake Titicaca is experiencing record-low water levels due to the El Niño weather phenomenon, prolonged dry conditions and unusual high temperatures.… Continue reading Lake Titicaca: In South America’s Andes, a shrinking Lake Titicaca rings climate alarm bell
