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Supreme Court judgment on Forests as a national asset

Source– This post on Supreme Court judgment on Forests as a national asset  is based on the article “Forests a national asset and major contributor to financial wealth: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, in a judgement the Supreme Court has asserted that forests in India are a… Continue reading Supreme Court judgment on Forests as a national asset

Fossils of huge prehistoric snake found in Kutch mine

Source– This post on Fossils of huge prehistoric snake found in Kutch mine is based on the article “Fossils of huge prehistoric snake found in Kutch mine” published in “The Hindu” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee have reported the discovery of fossils of one… Continue reading Fossils of huge prehistoric snake found in Kutch mine

Mount Ruang

Source– This post on Mount Ruang  is based on the article “Indonesia’s Ruang mountain spews fiery lava thousands of feet into the night sky; tsunami alert raised” published in “The Times of India” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Mount Ruang began erupting, sending an ash cloud more than a mile high into the… Continue reading Mount Ruang

Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific

Source– This post on Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific is based on the article “Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific” published in “Down to Earth” on 18th April 2024. Why in the News? The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific has called on the ASEAN to take decisive action in… Continue reading Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific

GPS spoofing

Source– This post on GPS spoofing is based on the article “Israel used GPS spoofing against Iran: Did US do it to India in Kargil war?” published in “The Business Standard” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Israel reportedly used GPS spoofing against Iran’s missile targeting teams by jamming Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation signals.… Continue reading GPS spoofing

Dragonfly Rotorcraft mission

Source– This post on Dragonfly Rotorcraft mission  is based on the article “NASA says its futuristic Dragonfly mission will launch in 2028” published in “Indian Express” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? NASA has confirmed its Dragonfly rotorcraft mission to Saturn’s organic-rich moon Titan. About Dragonfly Rotorcraft mission 1. It is a “dual quadcopter” designed to… Continue reading Dragonfly Rotorcraft mission

Ashwagandha

Source– This post on Ashwagandha is based on the article “Ashwagandha is great, but not for everybody” published in “The Business Line” on 14th April 2024. Why in the News? Ashwagandha is growing in popularity, both in India and abroad. About Ashwagandha 1. Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub found in parts of India, Africa, and… Continue reading Ashwagandha

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)

Source– This post on National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) is based on the article “Supreme Court Seeks Explanation From 2 NCDRC Members For Issuing Non-Bailable Warrants Ignoring SC’s Interim Protection” published in “Livelaw” on 17th April 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court has issued notice to two members of the National Consumer… Continue reading National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)

Gross Fixed Capital Formation

Source– This post on Gross Fixed Capital Formation is based on the article “Why have private investments dropped?” published in “The Hindu” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? The failure of private investment to pick up pace has been one of the major issues plaguing the Indian economy. About Gross Fixed Capital Formation… Continue reading Gross Fixed Capital Formation

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