What is the News? According to a study published in the journal Biological Conservation, 90% of the endemic species will face extinction unless the goals of the Paris Agreement are met. Note: Endemic species are those plants and animals that exist only in one geographical region. Species can be endemic to an island, state, nation,… Continue reading Achieving Paris Agreement is the key to save “endemic species”: Study
Government launches “Madhukranti portal” and “Honey Corners” of NAFED
Contents1 What is the News?2 About MadhuKranti portal:3 About National Beekeeping & Honey Mission(NBHM):”4 About Honey Corners: What is the News? The Union Agriculture Minister has launched the “MadhuKranti portal” and “Honey Corners” of NAFED. About MadhuKranti portal: Madhukranti portal is an initiative of the National Bee Board under the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission.… Continue reading Government launches “Madhukranti portal” and “Honey Corners” of NAFED
Government aims to boost “opium production”
What is the News? The Union government has decided to bring in the private sector in the production of poppy straw from opium production. This move is expected to boost the yield of alkaloids which are used for medical purposes and exported to several countries. Opium Production in India: India is one of the few… Continue reading Government aims to boost “opium production”
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 10 Apr, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 Government aims to boost “opium production”2 Government launches “Madhukranti portal” and “Honey Corners” of NAFED3 Achieving Paris Agreement is the key to save “endemic species”: Study4 Government launches “NanoSniffer” – a Microsensor based Explosive Trace Detector5 “Freedom of Navigation operation”(FONOP) and the “Exclusive Economic… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 10 Apr, 2021
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 10th, 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 10th, 2021
Need of State Support for Agricultural development
Synopsis: The current situation of the agricultural sector demands state support to tackle future challenges. This will ensure sustainable benefits for both – farmers and consumers. Contents1 Background:2 Factors inducing the state support:3 Past Performance with State support:4 Positives:5 Concerns:6 Way Forward Background: Countries across the globe are focusing on the gradual reduction of state’s role… Continue reading Need of State Support for Agricultural development
India’s policy towards Climate change
Synopsis: India adopted a liberal policy towards climate change in the pandemic era. This might generate significant negative impacts, thus demanding a comprehensive review. Contents1 Background:2 Should India adopt Net Zero Emission Target?3 Why Government needs to review its policies?4 Way Forward: Background: Recently a meeting took place between U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate,… Continue reading India’s policy towards Climate change
Rupee depreciation and its management
Synopsis: Rupee depreciation and its impact and solutions to protect from currency volatility risks. Contents1 Background of Rupee depreciation2 What are the reasons for rupee depreciation?3 What are the impacts of Rupee depreciation?4 How to eliminate the Rupee depreciation and currency risk? Background of Rupee depreciation Recently, the rupee fell sharply by 105 paise. It… Continue reading Rupee depreciation and its management
Why Pakistan Reverses its Decision on Trade with India?
Synopsis: Pakistan recently took back its decision to allow trade with India. It is an evaluation of Pakistan’s reversal of trade decision with India. Background Recently, the decision by Pakistan to allow for the import of cotton and sugar from India has been withdrawn within a fortnight. It has been stated that restoration of J&K’s… Continue reading Why Pakistan Reverses its Decision on Trade with India?
