Source: The post is based on the article “PRAYAG Platform For Real-Time Analysis Of Yamuna, Ganga & Their Tributaries Launched” published in PIB on 21st April 2023 What is the News? During the 11th meeting of the Empowered Task Force of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), the Ministry of Jal Shakti launched the… Continue reading PRAYAG Platform For Real-Time Analysis Of Yamuna, Ganga & Their Tributaries Launched
Hakki Pikkis caught in Sudan conflict: Why this tribe of bird catchers travels to Africa from Karnataka
Source: The post is based on the article “Hakki Pikkis caught in Sudan conflict: Why this tribe of bird catchers travels to Africa from Karnataka” published in Indian Express on 22nd April 2023 What is the News? More than 181 members of the Hakki Pikki tribal community from Karnataka are stuck in violence-hit Sudan, even… Continue reading Hakki Pikkis caught in Sudan conflict: Why this tribe of bird catchers travels to Africa from Karnataka
Misinformation Combat Alliance: Indian fact checking network focuses on fake news on ruling party, government
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian fact checking network focuses on fake news on ruling party, government” published in The Hindu on 22nd April 2023 What is the News? The Misinformation Combat Alliance has approached the government to act as a self-regulating body to flag fake news online in line with the… Continue reading Misinformation Combat Alliance: Indian fact checking network focuses on fake news on ruling party, government
Ministry of Civil Aviation Launches UDAN 5.0
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Civil Aviation Launches UDAN 5.0” published in PIB on 22nd April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the fifth phase of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik). What is the UDAN Scheme? Click Here to… Continue reading Ministry of Civil Aviation Launches UDAN 5.0
Bengal tops list of States with most ponds and reservoirs: first-ever waterbody census
Source: The post is based on the article “Bengal tops list of States with most ponds and reservoirs: first-ever waterbody census” published in Indian Express on 22nd April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Census of Water Bodies?3 What are the key findings of the Census of Water Bodies?4 What is the… Continue reading Bengal tops list of States with most ponds and reservoirs: first-ever waterbody census
Botanical gardens and life on earth
Source: The post is based on the article “Botanical gardens and life on earth” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Environment and ecology Relevance: In-situ conservation of ecology. News: The Tamil Nadu government has decided to establish a large botanical garden (the Chengalpattu Botanical Garden) in the State. Contents1 What is the… Continue reading Botanical gardens and life on earth
Proposed changes in gas pricing fail to adequately address the needs of the consumer
Source: The post is based on the article “Proposed changes in gas pricing fail to adequately address the needs of the consumer” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure: Energy Relevance: Issues related to the gas pricing. News: The government of India has modified the October 2014 pricing mechanism for domestically… Continue reading Proposed changes in gas pricing fail to adequately address the needs of the consumer
The LoC agreement of 2007 deserves a relook
Source: The post is based on the article “The LoC agreement of 2007 deserves a relook” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India – Pakistan bilateral issues News: A former Special Envoy has confirmed in his book that the agreement on the Line of Control… Continue reading The LoC agreement of 2007 deserves a relook
Quantum Jump: GoI does well to fund R&D in computing’s next revolution
Source: The post is based on the article “Quantum Jump: GoI does well to fund R&D in computing’s next revolution” published in The Times of India on 22nd April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Science and Technology – Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Relevance: About National Quantum Mission. News: The government’s recent announcement for National Quantum Mission… Continue reading Quantum Jump: GoI does well to fund R&D in computing’s next revolution
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 22nd, 2023
About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 22nd, 2023
