Source-This post on State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report has been created based on the article “Asia worst hit by disasters in 2023, 79 extreme weather events killed over 2,000: WMO report” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? The World Meteorological Organization has recently published the… Continue reading State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report
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Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme
Source– This post on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme has been created based on the article “An overview of the PMAY-U scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? The “Housing for All by 2022” program, targeting both urban and rural areas under the PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana) scheme… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme
Biomarkers
Source-This post on Biomarkers has been created based on the article “Detecting cancer in minutes possible with just a drop of dried blood and new test, study hints” published in “Live science” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? For the potential detection of cancer in its earlier stages, screening of blood biomarkers is… Continue reading Biomarkers
Schengen visas
Source-This post on Schengen visas has been created based on the article “Indian nationals can now apply for multiple-entry Schengen visa with longer validity” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? EU has eased norms to offer Indians multiple entry Schengen visa with longer validity. Indian nationals can now be… Continue reading Schengen visas
Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme
Source-This post on Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme has been created based on the article “Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Delhi High Court has held that the new threshold income to claim benefit under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme is… Continue reading Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme
Criminalisation of Indian Politics
Source-This post on Criminalisation of Indian Politics has been created based on the article “‘Accused in criminal cases won more seats in 17th LS’” published in “The Hindu” on 22 April 2024. Why in the news? According to a report submitted by amicus curiae to the Supreme Court, candidates with criminal cases have won more… Continue reading Criminalisation of Indian Politics
Exercise Poorvi Lehar
Source-This post on Exercise Poorvi Lehar has been created based on the article “INDIAN NAVY CONDUCTS EXERCISE POORVI LEHAR ON THE EAST COAST” published in “PIB” on 20 April 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Navy carried out Exercise Poorvi Lehar on the East Coast under the operational command of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief,… Continue reading Exercise Poorvi Lehar
Rules regarding star campaigner
Source-This post on Rules regarding star campaigner has been created based on the article “What are rules around star campaigners?” published in “The Hindu” on 23 April 2024. Why in the news? Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, was recently appointed as a ‘star campaigner’ by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for… Continue reading Rules regarding star campaigner
Workers and the climate change risk
Source-This post on Workers and the climate change risk has been created based on the article “More than 70% global workers exposed to climate change risks: ILO” published in “Business Standard” on 23 April 2024. Why in the news? As per the report of International Labour Organization (ILO), over 70% of workers worldwide face climate… Continue reading Workers and the climate change risk
Rampage Missile
Source-This post on Rampage Missile has been created based on the article “Israel used locally developed missile ‘Rampage’ in Iran attack” published in “The Times of India” on 23 April 2024. Why in the news? Israel has recently used the Rampage missile to attack an Iranian military base. Rampage missile is a powerful air-to-surface missile. About… Continue reading Rampage Missile
