Source: The post is based on the article “Bihana Didi’ wins Borlaug Award for introducing drought-tolerant rice in Odisha” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 26th September 2023. What is the News? Indian agriculture scientist Swati Nayak has become the third Indian agriculture scientist to win the prestigious Norman E Borlaug Award for 2023. The other… Continue reading Bihana Didi’ wins Borlaug Award for introducing drought-tolerant rice in Odisha
Greater one-horned rhinos thriving in India Nepal despite poaching threat Report
Source: The post is based on the article “Greater one-horned rhinos thriving in India Nepal despite poaching threat Report” published in “The Week” on 26th September 2023. What is the News? The State of the Rhino Report, 2023 has been released by US-based International Rhino Foundation(IRF). The report comes ahead of World Rhino Day, an… Continue reading Greater one-horned rhinos thriving in India Nepal despite poaching threat Report
Over 860 serious charges pending against 194 MPs before polls
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 860 serious charges pending against 194 MPs before polls” published in “The Hindu” on 27th September 2023. What is the News? The Women’s Reservation Bill has been passed in both Houses of Parliament. During the parliamentary debates before the passage of the Bill, several MPs voiced… Continue reading Over 860 serious charges pending against 194 MPs before polls
Law Commission to back simultaneous polls, suggest likely timelines for 2024 and 2029
Source: The post is based on the article “Law Commission to back simultaneous polls, suggest likely timelines for 2024 and 2029” published in “Indian Express” on 27th September 2023. What is the News? The 22nd Law Commission of India is set to submit a report recommending simultaneous elections in the country. What did the 21st… Continue reading Law Commission to back simultaneous polls, suggest likely timelines for 2024 and 2029
Centre softens angel tax rules
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre softens angel tax rules” published in “The Hindu” on 27th September 2023. What is the News? The Finance Ministry has notified final rules outlining valuation methods for non-resident and resident investors under the new angel tax mechanism in the Finance Act 2023. What is Angel Tax?… Continue reading Centre softens angel tax rules
IICA-UNICEF conduct workshop on Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)
Source: The post is based on the article “IICA-UNICEF conducts workshop on Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)” published in “PIB” on 27th September 2023. What is the News? The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) through its School of Business Environment (SoBE), in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a one-day workshop on Business Responsibility &… Continue reading IICA-UNICEF conduct workshop on Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)
Government extends support under Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) till 30th June 2024
Source: The post is based on the article “Government extends support under Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) till 30th June 2024” published in “PIB” on 27th September 2023. What is the News? Government of India has extended support under the Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported… Continue reading Government extends support under Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) till 30th June 2024
Balsams in full bloom add to visual treat in Munnar
Source: The post is based on the article “Balsams in full bloom add to visual treat in Munnar” published in “The Hindu” on 27th September 2023. What is the News? Balsams (genus Impatiens) are in full bloom in Munnar, Kerala. What is Balsams? Source: The Hindu Balsams refer to plants belonging to the genus Impatiens.These… Continue reading Balsams in full bloom add to visual treat in Munnar
Indians eat more salt than WHO recommendation
Source: The post is based on the article “Indians eat more salt than WHO recommendation” published in “The Hindu” on 26th September 2023. What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has published a study on salt intake among Indians in the journal Nature. What are the key findings of the study? Source:… Continue reading Indians eat more salt than WHO recommendation
Tackling the various myths within the field of microbiome research
Source– The post is based on the article “Tackling the various myths within the field of microbiome research” published in The Hindu on 27th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology News– A recent evaluation published in Nature Microbiology challenges the popular beliefs about microbes. What are popular beliefs challenged by the evaluation… Continue reading Tackling the various myths within the field of microbiome research
