Source: The post is based on the article “Nations secure U.N. global high seas biodiversity pact” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are High Seas?3 What is the need for the Treaty on High Seas?4 What are the key provisions of the Treaty on the High Sea?… Continue reading Nations secure U.N. global high seas biodiversity pact
World’s first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier “Bahu Balli” installed on the Vani-Warora Highway, Vidarbha, Maharashtra
Source: The post is based on the article “World’s first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier “Bahu Balli” installed on the Vani-Warora Highway, Vidarbha, Maharashtra” published in PIB on 6th March 2023. What is the News? The world’s first 200-metre-long bamboo crash barrier named ‘Bahu Balli’ has been installed on a highway connecting Chandrapur and Yavatmal districts… Continue reading World’s first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier “Bahu Balli” installed on the Vani-Warora Highway, Vidarbha, Maharashtra
President of india confers Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “President of India confers Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023” published in PIB on 6th March 2023. What is the News? The President of India has conferred the Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023. The President also launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA-CTR) Campaign 2023. Note:… Continue reading President of india confers Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023
ETIAS to soon become compulsory for Europe travel, here’s how it will impact you
Source: The post is based on the article “ETIAS to soon become compulsory for Europe travel, here’s how it will impact you” published in Livemint on 6th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is ETIAS?3 Who is eligible to apply for ETIAS?4 What is the Schengen Area? What is the News? From 2024,… Continue reading ETIAS to soon become compulsory for Europe travel, here’s how it will impact you
Raisina Security Dialogue: Away from the spotlight, India holds conference of global intelligence chiefs
Source: The post is based on the article “Away from the spotlight, India holds conference of global intelligence chiefs” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. What is the News? India has held the second Raisina Security Dialogue conference. What is Raisina Security Dialogue? Raisina Security Dialogue is a conference of intelligence and security… Continue reading Raisina Security Dialogue: Away from the spotlight, India holds conference of global intelligence chiefs
Union Sports Minister launches Yuva Utsav across the nation
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Sports Minister launches Yuva Utsav across the nation” published in PIB on 6th March 2023. What is the News? Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched pan India Yuva Utsava-India@2047 from IIT Ropar in Punjab. What is Yuva Utsav? Organized by: Nehru Yuva Kendra… Continue reading Union Sports Minister launches Yuva Utsav across the nation
What are ‘bio-computers’ and how do they function?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are ‘bio-computers’ and how do they function?” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Organoids?3 What is Organoids Intelligence?4 What are Bio-computers?5 How are researchers planning to develop bio-computers? What is the News? Scientists at Johns Hopkins University… Continue reading What are ‘bio-computers’ and how do they function?
Scrub typhus: combination therapy can save more lives
Source: The post is based on the article “Scrub typhus: combination therapy can save more lives” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. What is the News? A team of researchers from Christian Medical College in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and PGIMER Chandigarh found that an antibiotic combo is best for severe scrub typhus. What… Continue reading Scrub typhus: combination therapy can save more lives
A sugar rush for emissions – on ethanol blending
Source: The post is based on the article “A sugar rush for emissions”published in Business Standardon 6thMarch 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 –Environment Relevance: concerns associated with ethanol production News: All cars in showrooms have to be E20 compliant from April this year. This means that cars should be able to run with 20 percent ethanol blended petrol.… Continue reading A sugar rush for emissions – on ethanol blending
Caste System In Indian Prisons: Unconstitutional But Legal
Source: The post is based on the article “Caste System In Indian Prisons: Unconstitutional But Legal” published in The Times of Indiaon 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 –Governance Relevance: Prison Reforms News:The article discusses the prevalent caste system in Indian prisons and measures required to bring reforms. Contents1 How is the caste system still present in… Continue reading Caste System In Indian Prisons: Unconstitutional But Legal
