Toque Macaque: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka considers exporting 1 lakh endangered monkeys to China

Source: The post is based on the article “Cash-strapped Sri Lanka considers exporting 1 lakh endangered monkeys to China” published in Telegraph on 17th April 2023 What is the News? Cash-strapped Sri Lanka is exploring the possibility of exporting 1,00,000 endangered Toque Macaque monkeys to China, one of its largest bilateral lenders. What is Toque… Continue reading Toque Macaque: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka considers exporting 1 lakh endangered monkeys to China

G-7 Ministers commit to work for carbon-free electricity by 2035

Source: The post is based on the article “G-7 Ministers commit to work for carbon-free electricity by 2035” published in The Hindu on 17th April 2023 What is the News? The G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment was held in Sapporo, Japan. India’s Environment Minister also participated in the summit with India being… Continue reading G-7 Ministers commit to work for carbon-free electricity by 2035

FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion

Source: The post is based on the article “FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion” published in Down To Earth on 15th April 2023 What is the News? According to the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) report titled “The Status Of Women In Agrifood Systems”, closing the gender gap… Continue reading FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion

A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?

Source: The post is based on the article “A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?” published in Indian Express on 17th April 2023 What is the News? Milk is one of the most essential commodities in India, and it has been a part of the Indian diet for centuries. However, recently the… Continue reading A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?

Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag

Source: The post is based on the article “Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag” published in The Print on 15th April 2023 What is the News? The Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh has received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Gond Painting? Gond painting is a traditional art of Madhya Pradesh that… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag

India to acquire another 250 Pralay missiles; will neutralize advantage of China, Pakistan

Source: The post is based on the article “India to acquire another 250 Pralay missiles; will neutralize advantage of China, Pakistan” published in TOI on 17th April 2023 What is the News? The Indian armed forces are prepared to place orders for two more Pralay ballistic missiles, at a cost of more than Rs 7,500… Continue reading India to acquire another 250 Pralay missiles; will neutralize advantage of China, Pakistan

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I April 15th, 2023

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. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I April 15th, 2023

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