Source: The post is based on the article “Why Punjab wants to ban the cultivation of PUSA-44 paddy variety” published in “Indian Express” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? Punjab Chief Minister has announced that the state will ban the cultivation of the PUSA-44 paddy variety from 2024. When did Punjab farmers begin… Continue reading Why Punjab wants to ban the cultivation of PUSA-44 paddy variety
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ICMR to set up study to develop solutions to remedy childhood undernutrition
Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR to set up study to develop solutions to remedy childhood undernutrition” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the study ICMR planning to conduct?3 What is Complementary Feeding?4 What is the Take Home Rations (THR) programme? What is… Continue reading ICMR to set up study to develop solutions to remedy childhood undernutrition
Vocal for local: NSG takes on invasive vilayati kikar, to regreen 5-km stretch of Manesar campus with local trees
Source: The post is based on the article “Vocal for local: NSG takes on invasive vilayati kikar, to regreen 5-km stretch of Manesar campus with local trees” published in“Indian Express” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? National Security Guard (NSG) has decided to take on the vilayati kikar (Prosopis juliflora) populating its Aravali… Continue reading Vocal for local: NSG takes on invasive vilayati kikar, to regreen 5-km stretch of Manesar campus with local trees
Minister of Cooperation addressed 89th General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
Source: The post is based on the article “Minister of Cooperation addressed 89th General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) ” published in “PIB” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Cooperation addressed the 89th General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation(NCDC). What is the National… Continue reading Minister of Cooperation addressed 89th General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
Periodic Labour Force Survey(PLFS) Annual Report 2022-2023 Released
Source: The post is based on the article “Periodic Labour Force Survey(PLFS) Annual Report 2022-2023 Released” published in “PIB” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? The National Sample Survey Office(NSSO) has released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Annual Report 2022-23. What is the Periodic Labour Force Survey(PLFS)? Launched in: 2017 by National… Continue reading Periodic Labour Force Survey(PLFS) Annual Report 2022-2023 Released
Smart fence along Myanmar border in the pipeline: govt.
Source: The post is based on the article “Smart fence along Myanmar border in the pipeline: govt.” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Free Movement Regime(FMR) along the India Myanmar Border(IMB)?3 Why was FMR conceptualized between India and Myanmar?4 Why is the Government now planning… Continue reading Smart fence along Myanmar border in the pipeline: govt.
District Mineral Foundation Funds Transforming Lives of Mining Affected Areas / People
Source: The post is based on the article “District Mineral Foundation Funds Transforming Lives of Mining Affected Areas / People” published in “PIB” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) have been set up in as many as 644 districts of 23 states/UTs which have DMF rules in place. Seventeen… Continue reading District Mineral Foundation Funds Transforming Lives of Mining Affected Areas / People
What is multimodal artificial intelligence and why is it important?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is multimodal artificial intelligence and why is it important?” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? This article talks about Multimodal artificial intelligence and its importance. What is Multimodal artificial intelligence? Multimodal artificial intelligence refers to a type of AI system… Continue reading What is multimodal artificial intelligence and why is it important?
Claudia Goldin wins 2023 Economics Nobel Prize for research on workplace gender gap
Source: The post is based on the article “Claudia Goldin wins 2023 Economics Nobel Prize for research on workplace gender gap” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? The Nobel Prize for economics has been awarded to Harvard University professor Claudia Goldin for her research that has advanced the understanding… Continue reading Claudia Goldin wins 2023 Economics Nobel Prize for research on workplace gender gap
Udangudi Panangarupatti gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Udangudi Panangarupatti gets GI tag” published in “The Hindu” on 9th October 2023 What is the News? Udangudi ‘Panangkarupatti’ from Tamil Nadu has received a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. What is Udangudi Panangkarupatti? Udangudi Panangkarupatti is also referred to as palm jaggery. It is prepared using the… Continue reading Udangudi Panangarupatti gets GI tag
