Source: The post is based on the article “Let’s Go Against The Grain Of Wheat, Rice Bias” published in The Times of India on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture Relevance: benefits of millets and measures taken to promote it News: The article discusses the reasons behind the decline in the use of millets and… Continue reading Let’s Go Against the Grain of Wheat, Rice Bias
More Minnus, Draupadis – Every tribal success story is a reminder how much govts need to do for genuine Adivasi empowerment
Source: The post is based on the article “More Minnus, Draupadis – Every tribal success story is a reminder how much govts need to do for genuine Adivasi empowerment” published in The Times of India on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice Relevance: concerns associated with tribals in India News: Minnu Mani, a tribal… Continue reading More Minnus, Draupadis – Every tribal success story is a reminder how much govts need to do for genuine Adivasi empowerment
Data embassies may only be allowed to store non-personal information
Source: The post is based on the article “Data embassies may only be allowed to store non-personal information” published in Business Standard on 15th February 2023. What is the News? The Government of India is likely to allow only non-personal datasets to be stored in data embassies. Note: Non-personal data refers to any dataset that… Continue reading Data embassies may only be allowed to store non-personal information
Study finds alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in Norwegian Arctic ice, may affect wildlife
Source: The post is based on the article “Study finds alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in Norwegian Arctic ice, may affect wildlife” published in WION on 13th February 2023. What is the News? An Oxford University-led study has found alarming levels of toxic PFAS (Per and polyfluorinated alkyl substances) also known as “Forever Chemicals” in… Continue reading Study finds alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in Norwegian Arctic ice, may affect wildlife
Modi, Macron, Biden announce: 470 Airbus, Boeing planes for Air India
Source: The post is based on the article “Modi, Macron, Biden announce: 470 Airbus, Boeing planes for Air India” published in Indian Express on 14th February 2023. What is the News? Indian Prime Minister, US President and French President took the lead in announcing Air India’s order for 470 new aircraft – 250 from Airbus… Continue reading Modi, Macron, Biden announce: 470 Airbus, Boeing planes for Air India
ICHR not rewriting Indian history, only filling gaps: Govt
Source: The post is based on the article “ICHR not rewriting Indian history, only filling gaps: Govt” published in Indian Express on 15th February 2023. What is the News? The Minister of Education has informed Lok Sabha that the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) has not launched any project to rewrite Indian history and… Continue reading ICHR not rewriting Indian history, only filling gaps: Govt
Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry fee
Source: The post is based on the article “Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry feed” published in Down To Earth on 15th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the challenges in the availability of poultry feed for chickens?3 What are the solutions available in poultry… Continue reading Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry fee
WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg” published in Down To Earth on 15th February 2023. What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) says that Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease. What is Marburg Disease? Marburg Disease is a severe,… Continue reading WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg
Education, more than wealth, determines women’s marital age
Source: The post is based on the article “Education, more than wealth, determines women’s marital age” published in The Hindu on 15th February 2023. What is the News? The Assam government is cracking down on child marriage and has registered over 4,000 cases just this year alone. What are the factors that determine women’s marital… Continue reading Education, more than wealth, determines women’s marital age
Boosting productivity – Nano-fertilisers will improve efficiency
Source: The post is based on the article “Boosting productivity – Nano-fertilisers will improve efficiency” published in the Business Standard on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies. Relevance: About advantages of Nano-fertilisers. News: Recently, the government approved the commercial release of nano-DAP (di-ammonium phosphate). The first batch of… Continue reading Boosting productivity – Nano-fertilisers will improve efficiency
