Source: The post is based on the article “Keeping tabs on carbon with an accounting system” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- environment- climate change News: The article discusses the idea of a national carbon accounting system in India. This would track and manage all carbon emissions and transactions in the… Continue reading Keeping tabs on carbon with an accounting system
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Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs from pollution, overfishing
Source: The post is based on the article “Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs from pollution, overfishing” published in “The Print” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) has launched the Coral Reef Breakthrough in partnership with the Global Fund for Coral Reefs(GFCR) and… Continue reading Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs from pollution, overfishing
This newly discovered fish can change its colour like a chameleon
Source: The post is based on the article “This newly discovered fish can change its colour like a chameleon” published in “Down To Earth” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists have discovered a new fish species from the Milak river, Nagaland.It has been named as Badis limaakumi. What is Badis Limaakumi? Source:… Continue reading This newly discovered fish can change its colour like a chameleon
National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) reviews situation in Sikkim
Source: The post is based on the article “National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) reviews situation in Sikkim” published in “PIB” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary has met and reviewed the situation in Sikkim. What is the National Crisis Management Committee(NCMC)?… Continue reading National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) reviews situation in Sikkim
Govt. eases aircraft recovery rules
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. eases aircraft recovery rules” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? Government has notified that the protection offered to a corporate debtor from recovery of dues under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 will not cover aircraft, helicopters and engines. This… Continue reading Govt. eases aircraft recovery rules
Let there be light
Source: The post is based on the article “Let there be light” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The Nobel Prize in Physics 2023 has been awarded to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier for experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron… Continue reading Let there be light
New defence indigenisation list has futuristic weapons, systems
Source: The post is based on the article “New defence indigenisation list has futuristic weapons, systems” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Swavlamban 2.0?3 What is a Positive Indigenisation List(PIL)?4 What does the fifth Positive Indigenisation List contain?5 What are the other initiatives launched at Swavlamban… Continue reading New defence indigenisation list has futuristic weapons, systems
Government of India notifies establishment of National Turmeric Board
Source: The post is based on the article “Government of India notifies establishment of National Turmeric Board” published in “PIB” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has notified the constitution of the National Turmeric Board. What is the National Turmeric Board? Aim: To focus on the development and growth… Continue reading Government of India notifies establishment of National Turmeric Board
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) launches $600 million India-Japan Fund (IJF) with Government of India and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) as anchor investors
Source: The post is based on the article “National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) launches $600 million India-Japan Fund (IJF) with Government of India and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) as anchor investors” published in “PIB” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund(NIIF) has entered into a… Continue reading National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) launches $600 million India-Japan Fund (IJF) with Government of India and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) as anchor investors
2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Three share prize for discovery of quantum dots, now used in LEDs
Source: The post is based on the article “2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Three share prize for discovery of quantum dots, now used in LEDs” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I.… Continue reading 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Three share prize for discovery of quantum dots, now used in LEDs
