Source– This post on Randomised control trials technique transformed TB care is based on the article “Randomised control trials: the technique that transformed TB care” published in “The Hindu” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Clinical trials performed using the randomisation technique have been instrumental in shaping modern medicine. How randomisation technique transformed… Continue reading Randomised control trials- Techniques that transformed TB care
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Centre tweaks Green Credit Programme norms
Source– This post on Centre tweaks Green Credit Programme norms is based on the article “Centre tweaks Green Credit Programme norms, to focus on restoration of ecosystem” published in “The Hindu” on 17th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently the Central government has tweaked the Green Credit Programme norms with the Environment Ministry emphasizing… Continue reading Centre tweaks Green Credit Programme norms
Combined Maritime Forces
Source– This post on Combined Maritime Forces is based on the article “Indian Navy seizes 940kg drugs in Arabian Sea in 1st interdiction as CMF Member” published in “Hindustan Times” on 17th April 2024. Why in the News? INS Talwar of the Indian Navy seized 940 kg of drugs in the Arabian Sea as part… Continue reading Combined Maritime Forces
How a beam of sunlight was directed on Lord Ram’s forehead in Ayodhya temple
Source– This post on How a beam of sunlight was directed on Lord Ram’s forehead in Ayodhya temple is based on the article “How a beam of sunlight was directed on Lord Ram’s forehead in Ayodhya temple” published in “The Indian express” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? A three-minute-long Surya Tilak ceremony was performed… Continue reading How a beam of sunlight was directed on Lord Ram’s forehead in Ayodhya temple
Gaia BH3
Source– This post on Gaia BH3 is based on the article “Astronomers spot a massive ‘sleeping giant’ black hole less than 2,000 light-years from Earth” published in “CNN” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Astronomers have discovered a massive black hole named Gaia BH3. About Gaia BH3 1. BH3 is a dormant black hole… Continue reading Gaia BH3
Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA)
Source– This post on Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA) is based on the article “Payment mechanism for traders importing pulses from Myanmar simplified: Govt”published in “Economic times” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? India has simplified the payment mechanism for traders importing pulses from Myanmar by facilitating them to use the Rupee/Kyat direct payment… Continue reading Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA)
Athletics Federation of India
Source– This post is based on the article “AFI disaffiliates 16 districts for skipping inter-district Nationals” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Athletics Federation of India has disaffiliated 16 district associations across the country for failing to send teams for the National inter-district junior athletics meet held in Ahmedabad.… Continue reading Athletics Federation of India
Long period average rainfall
Source-This post on Long period average rainfall is based on the article “Monsoon to be ‘above normal’, predicts IMD” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that India will have an ‘above normal’ monsoon season with 106% of the long-period average. About Long period average rainfall 1.… Continue reading Long period average rainfall
Lake Kariba
Source– This post on Lake Kariba is based on the article “El Nino drought leaves Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba only 13% full: A disaster for people & wildlife” published in “Down to Earth” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Due to the latest El Nino drought, water levels at Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have dropped dramatically.… Continue reading Lake Kariba
India allows FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds
Source– This post on India allows FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds is based on the article “Why has India Allowed FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds?” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed investments in the country’s Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) by… Continue reading India allows FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds
