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Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis
Source: The post is based on the article “Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis” published in “Down To Earth” on 19th October 2023 What is the News? Lao People’s Democratic Republic has eliminated lymphatic filariasis (LF). Note: Lao PDR is now the second country after Bangladesh to eliminate… Continue reading Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis
Could ‘marine cloud brightening’ reduce coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef?
Source: The post is based on the article “Could ‘marine cloud brightening’ reduce coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef?” published in “The Hindu” on 19th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Marine cloud brightening?3 How does Marine cloud brightening work?4 How can Marine cloud brightening help corals? What is the News?… Continue reading Could ‘marine cloud brightening’ reduce coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef?
6th Assembly of International Solar Alliance to be held in New Delhi
Source: The post is based on the article “6th Assembly of International Solar Alliance to be held in New Delhi” published in “PIB” on 19th October 2023 What is the News? The Sixth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance is being held in New Delhi. What is the International Solar Alliance(ISA)? Click Here to read… Continue reading 6th Assembly of International Solar Alliance to be held in New Delhi
Final estimates of production of major crops released for the year 2022-23
Source: The post is based on the article “Final estimates of production of major crops released for the year 2022-23” published in “PIB” on 19th October 2023 What is the News? The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the Final Estimates of production of major crops for the year 2022-23. What is the… Continue reading Final estimates of production of major crops released for the year 2022-23
India’s first tilapia parvovirus reported in Tamil Nadu
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first tilapia parvovirus reported in Tamil Nadu” published in “The Hindu” on 19th October 2023 What is the News? The Tilapia parvovirus (TiPV) case has been reported for the first time in India in Tamil Nadu. What is Tilapia parvovirus (TiPV)? Tilapia parvovirus (TiPV) is a… Continue reading India’s first tilapia parvovirus reported in Tamil Nadu
New evolutionary law explains how living beings, minerals & species evolve
Source: The post is based on the article “New evolutionary law explains how living beings, minerals & species evolve” published in “Down To Earth” on 19th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of this law proposed by scientists?3 What are the three types of functions in nature according to the… Continue reading New evolutionary law explains how living beings, minerals & species evolve
Second advance estimate for the year 2022-23 released for area and production of horticultural crops
Source: The post is based on the article “Second advance estimate for the year 2022-23 released for area and production of horticultural crops” published in “PIB” on 19th October 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the 2nd Advance Estimates of the area and production of various horticultural… Continue reading Second advance estimate for the year 2022-23 released for area and production of horticultural crops
India-Sri Lanka ferry service restarted after 40 yrs
Source: The post is based on the article “India-Sri Lanka ferry service restarted after 40 yrs” published in “Indian Express” on 18th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the ferry service launched between India and Sri Lanka?3 What are the benefits of ferry service between India and Sri Lanka?4 What has been… Continue reading India-Sri Lanka ferry service restarted after 40 yrs
Sea service — Ferry between Tamil Nadu, Northern Sri Lanka holds much potential.
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Sea service” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations — India and its neighborhood- relations. News: This article discusses the potential of the recent opening of passenger ferry service between Sri Lanka and India. It also proposes… Continue reading Sea service — Ferry between Tamil Nadu, Northern Sri Lanka holds much potential.
