Source: The post is based on the article “Beyond Amur falcons: Nagaland to undertake first bird count” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2022. What is the News? Nagaland is undertaking the first avian documentation exercise called Tokhü Emong Bird Count(TEBC). This exercise aims to go beyond the documentation of Amur falcons, the migratory… Continue reading Tokhü Emong Bird Count(TEBC): Beyond Amur falcons: Nagaland to undertake first bird count
An indigenous technology from IIT Madras can now produce new-generation super-abrasive tools
Source: The post is based on the article “An indigenous technology from IIT Madras can now produce new-generation super-abrasive tools” published in PIB on 3rd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Abrasives?3 What are Superabrasives?4 What has been developed by scientists? What is the News? A team of scientists at the Indian… Continue reading An indigenous technology from IIT Madras can now produce new-generation super-abrasive tools
NCST supports proposal to include Pahari community in ST list of Jammu and Kashmir
Source: The post is based on the article “NCST supports proposal to include Pahari community in ST list of Jammu and Kashmir” published in The Hindu on 3rd November 2022. What is the News? The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes(NCST) has approved the inclusion of the ‘Pahari ethnic group’ in the Scheduled Tribes list of… Continue reading NCST supports proposal to include Pahari community in ST list of Jammu and Kashmir
Ministry of Education releases report on Performance Grading Index for States/UTs for the year 2020-21
Source: The post is based on the following articles: “Ministry of Education releases report on Performance Grading Index for States/UTs for the year 2020-21” published in PIB on 3rd November 2022. “PGI 2020-21 for school education: Punjab among top 7 states; outperforms Delhi once again” published in Indian Express on 4th November 2022. Contents1 What… Continue reading Ministry of Education releases report on Performance Grading Index for States/UTs for the year 2020-21
Captive mines may get to sell 50% output in open market
Source: The post is based on the article “Captive mines may get to sell 50% output in open market” published in Livemint on 4th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Captive mines?3 What is the current limit on captive mines?4 What are the changes the government is planning to bring? What is… Continue reading Captive mines may get to sell 50% output in open market
Panamaram heronry set to get a new lease of life
Source: The post is based on the article “Panamaram heronry set to get a new lease of life” published in The Hindu on 3rd November 2022. What is the News? Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) and the Panamaram grama panchayat have joined hands to plant bamboo and vetiver saplings to stop the sandbank erosion around… Continue reading Panamaram heronry set to get a new lease of life
Adaptation target not keeping pace with growing risks: UNEP Report
Source: The post is based on the article “Adaptation target not keeping pace with growing risks: UNEP Report” published in Business Standard on 4th November 2022. What is the News? The United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) has released the Adaptation Gap Report 2022 titled “Too Little, Too Slow: Climate adaptation failure puts world at risk”. Note:… Continue reading Adaptation target not keeping pace with growing risks: UNEP Report
Cor-AuNPs: A gold-mushroom combo to ease drug delivery
Source: The post is based on the article “A gold-mushroom combo to ease drug delivery” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Cordy gold nanoparticles(Cor-AuNPs)?3 What is Cordyceps Militaris?4 What are Gold salts? What is the News? Medicines may soon have traces of Cordy gold nanoparticles(Cor-AuNPs) for… Continue reading Cor-AuNPs: A gold-mushroom combo to ease drug delivery
Ministry of Education released a detailed Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2021-22
Source: The post is based on the following articles: a. “Ministry of Education released a detailed Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2021-22” published in PIB on 3rd November 2022. b. “Decline in pre-primary enrolments continued in 2021-22, says government report” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2022. What is… Continue reading Ministry of Education released a detailed Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2021-22
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I November 3rd, 2022
Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Daily Answer writing November 3rd Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I November 3rd, 2022
