Source: This article on the H5N1 bird flu is based on “How the H5N1 bird flu threatens the very existence of birds and mammals” which was published in “The Indian Express” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? It has been observed that since 2020 H5N1 has been spreading across the globe posing an existential threat to birds and wildlife.… Continue reading H5N1 bird flu
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How ED attaches cash
Source: This article on the How ED attaches cash is based on “PM Modi speaks of returning Rs 3,000 crore attached by ED to West Bengal’s poor: How ED attaches cash” which was published in “The Indian Express” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Recently, Modi spoke of returning Rs 3,000 crore attached by ED to West Bengal’s poor. How… Continue reading How ED attaches cash
SLAPP Suits
Source-This post on SLAPP Suits has been created based on the article “Why Supreme Court allowed Bloomberg’s article against ZEE to remain online” published in “The Indian Express” on 30 March 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court has recently overruled a trial judge’s order that directed Bloomberg to remove its article on SEBI’s… Continue reading SLAPP Suits
WHO launches CoViNet
Source-This post on WHO launches CoViNet has been created based on the article “WHO launches ‘CoViNet’ — a global laboratory to monitor emerging coronaviruses” published in “Down to Earth” on 30 March 2024. Why in the news? The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently launched a new network for coronaviruses, CoViNet. About CoViNet Description-It is… Continue reading WHO launches CoViNet
Mushk Budij
Source: This article on the Mushk Budij is based on “Study unravels the recipe that gives mushk budiji rice its unique aroma” which was published in “The hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Recently, scientists reported that altitude and temperature play an important role in the development of mushk budiji aroma. About Mushk Budij 1.… Continue reading Mushk Budij
Food Waste Index Report 2024
Source: This article on the Food Waste Index Report 2024 is based on “Households across the world waste 1 billion meals a day, says UN report” which was published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Food Waste Index Report 2024, was launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and WRAP… Continue reading Food Waste Index Report 2024
Difference between the current and capital account
Source-This post on Difference between the current and capital account is based on the article “Current account deficit narrows to 1.2% of GDP at $10.5 billion in Oct-Dec: RBI” published in “The Indian Express” on 27th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, RBI stated that current account deficit narrows to 1.2 % of GDP at $10.5 billion… Continue reading Difference between the current and capital account
Governor’s role in lawmaking
Source: This article on Governor’s role in lawmaking is based on “Governor’s assent to state laws” which was published in “The Indian Express” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Recently, Kerala has moved the SC against the withholding of assent to Bills by the President and Governor. Governor’s role in lawmaking 1) Article 200… Continue reading Governor’s role in lawmaking
Restructuring of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA)
Source: This article on restructuring of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) is based on “Department of Defence Production issues notification for re-organisation of DGQA” which was published in “PIB” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? The Department of Defence Production has announced a restructuring of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA). About restructuring… Continue reading Restructuring of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA)
EC rules concerning carrying cash during elections
Source: This article on the EC rules concerning carrying cash during elections is based on “Carrying cash during elections” which was published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Prior to every election, the EC issues detailed instructions to keep a strict vigil on the movement of cash, liquor, jewellery, and other… Continue reading EC rules concerning carrying cash during elections
