Source– The post is based on the article “The Tasks That Will Protect India’s Tuskers” published in “The Times of India” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Conservation of animal biodiversity News– The article explains the steps taken by Indian government for elephant conservation What are some facts about elephants in India? India… Continue reading The Tasks That Will Protect India’s Tuskers
Error On Commission – on appointment of election commisioners
Source– The post is based on the article “Error On Commission” published in “The Times of India” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Appointment to various constitutional posts Relevance: Issues related to appointment of Election Commissioners News– Recently, GOI tabled a bill governing the appointment of election commissioners in Rajya Sabha. Why is the SC… Continue reading Error On Commission – on appointment of election commisioners
GI tag to Mushkbudji will transform farmers of Sagam into entrepreneurs
Source: The post is based on the article “GI tag to Mushkbudji will transform farmers of Sagam into entrepreneurs” published in Greater Kashmir on 12th August 2023. What is the News? Mushkbudji Rice received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Mushkbudji Rice? Mushkbudji Rice is short, bold aromatic rice grown in the higher reaches… Continue reading GI tag to Mushkbudji will transform farmers of Sagam into entrepreneurs
Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit
Source: The post is based on the article “Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit” published in The Hindu on 12th August 2023. What is the News? A Chinese warship, the Hai Yang 24 Hao, has arrived in Sri Lanka and will be docked at the Colombo Port. This visit comes… Continue reading Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit
Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Home Minister has introduced three Bills in the Lok Sabha to repeal the British-era Indian Penal Code, the Indian Evidence Act and the Code of… Continue reading Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers
Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers” published in Economic Times on 7th August 2023. What is the News? Kerala Government will be launching the Athidhi Portal. What is Athidhi Portal? Launched by: Kerala Government Purpose: It is a user-friendly web… Continue reading Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers
Powerful sun storm knocks out radio transmissions across North America
Source: The post is based on the article “Powerful sun storm knocks out radio transmissions across North America” published on Space.com on 8th August 2023. What is the News? A powerful solar flare disrupted radio and navigation signals across North America. What are Solar Flares? Solar flares are energetic flashes of radiation that explode from… Continue reading Powerful sun storm knocks out radio transmissions across North America
Steps taken for Promotion of Generic Medicines
Source: The post is based on the article “Steps taken for Promotion of Generic Medicines” published in PIB on 11th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken by the Government for the promotion of Generic Medicines. What are… Continue reading Steps taken for Promotion of Generic Medicines
New Soil Health Card Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “New Soil Health Card Scheme” published in PIB on 11th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about the Soil Health Cards (SHCs) Scheme. What is a Soil Health Cards (SHCs) Scheme? The Soil Health Cards… Continue reading New Soil Health Card Scheme
Elephant conservation: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction As World Elephant Day is celebrated, India takes pride in its significant elephant numbers. Elephant conservation has been largely a success story as India is home to about 30,000 elephants, which is more than 60% of the global wild Asian elephant population. The population in India is distributed across… Continue reading Elephant conservation: Explained, pointwise
