Source: The post is based on the article “Giraffes brought to India 150 years ago from Africa may be a critically endangered species” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? According to a study, the Giraffes brought to India by Britishers may be a critically endangered species. About the study… Continue reading Giraffes brought to India 150 years ago from Africa may be a critically endangered species
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Grazing animals key to long-term soil carbon stability: IISc study
Source: The post is based on the article “Grazing animals key to long-term soil carbon stability: IISc study” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? A study carried out by researchers at the Center for Ecological Sciences(CES) and Divecha Centre for Climate Change (DCCC), IISc has revealed that grazing animals… Continue reading Grazing animals key to long-term soil carbon stability: IISc study
Japan seeks Geographical Indication tag for nihonshu, an alcoholic beverage
Source: The post is based on the article “Japan seeks Geographical Indication tag for nihonshu, an alcoholic beverage” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? The Embassy of Japan, New Delhi has filed an application seeking a Geographical Indication(GI) tag for nihonshu/Japanese sake, an alcoholic beverage. This is the first… Continue reading Japan seeks Geographical Indication tag for nihonshu, an alcoholic beverage
Six new spider species discovered from across the country
Source: The post is based on the article “Six new spider species discovered from across the country” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? Arachnologists from the Centre for Animal Taxonomy and Ecology(CATE) have discovered six new species of spiders from across the country. What are the new spider species… Continue reading Six new spider species discovered from across the country
First 11 awardees of WISER programme to promote participation of women in international R&D and industry projects facilitated
Source: The post is based on the article “First 11 awardees of WISER programme to promote participation” published in PIB on 18h October 2022. What is the News? The first 11 awardees of the Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) programme were felicitated in the presence of the German Ambassador to India &… Continue reading First 11 awardees of WISER programme to promote participation of women in international R&D and industry projects facilitated
PM reviews work in progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex site at Lothal, Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “PM reviews work in progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex site at Lothal, Gujarat” published in PIB on 19th October 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has reviewed the work in progress at the site of the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat. About… Continue reading PM reviews work in progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex site at Lothal, Gujarat
Tussle in Kerala: Can Governor Khan dismiss a state minister?
Source: The post is based on the article “Tussle in Kerala: Can Governor Khan dismiss a state minister?” published in Indian Express on 19th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What role does the Governor play in the parliamentary system?3 Can a Governor dismiss a Minister?4 What does the “pleasure” of the Governor mean?5… Continue reading Tussle in Kerala: Can Governor Khan dismiss a state minister?
India Taiwan Relationship – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 How has India Taiwan Relationship evolved?3 What is the current status of India Taiwan Relationship?3.1 Strategic3.2 Trade and Investment3.3 Cultural4 What are the challenges in India Taiwan Relationship?5 What steps can be taken to further deepen India Taiwan Relationship?6 Conclusion Introduction Two recent developments have brought the India Taiwan… Continue reading India Taiwan Relationship – Explained, pointwise
Draft Telecom Bill enhances unease of doing biz amid regulatory overlaps
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft Telecom Bill enhances unease of doing biz amid regulatory overlaps” published in the Business Standard on 19th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About the concerns with the draft telecom bill. News: The draft telecommunication Bill was put up for comment last… Continue reading Draft Telecom Bill enhances unease of doing biz amid regulatory overlaps
Global Hunger Index: Menace of malnutrition continues to haunt India
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Hunger Index: Menace of malnutrition continues to haunt India” published in the Business Standard on 19th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: About the Global Hunger Index, 2022 and the… Continue reading Global Hunger Index: Menace of malnutrition continues to haunt India
