Source-This post is based on the article “ICJ orders Israel to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza” published in “The Hindu” on 26th January 2024. Why in The News? Recently, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel must prevent genocidal acts in Gaza and allow the entry of humanitarian aid into the region. What… Continue reading ICJ Israel Must Prevent Genocide in Gaza
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Rare golden tiger snapped in Kaziranga
Source-This post is based on the article “Rare golden tiger snapped in Kaziranga” published in “The Hindu” on 26th January 2024. Why in the News? A wildlife photographer recently captured an image of a tiger with a golden coat during a safari in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park. What is a Golden Tiger? 1) A golden… Continue reading Rare golden tiger snapped in Kaziranga
Execution using Nitrogen Gas
Source-This post is based on the article “Why has Alabama executed a man using nitrogen gas?” published in “BBC” on 27th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the US state of Alabama used nitrogen gas to execute a man as directed by a federal appeals court. What is the Process? 1) Nitrogen gas execution… Continue reading Execution using Nitrogen Gas
Soda Lakes
Source-This post is based on the article “Shallow soda lakes show promise as cradles of life on Earth” published in “Physics.Org” on 22th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, researchers have found that a shallow ‘soda lake’ in western Canada bears resemblance to Darwin’s concept of “warm little ponds,”. It is believed to be… Continue reading Soda Lakes
Lake Retba
Source-This post has been created based on the article” Senegal’s pink lake is on the verge of disappearing — how to protect it” published in “Down to Earth” on 19 January 2024. Why in the news? Lake Retba, located in Senegal, is under threat of extinction due to increase in Nitrate level and pollution. About… Continue reading Lake Retba
Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India launched
Source-This post is based on the article “Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India Launched” published in “PIB” on 24th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the ‘Investment Forum for Advancing Climate-Resilient Agrifood Systems in India’ was launched in New Delhi. What is Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems… Continue reading Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India launched
Exercise Desert Knight
Source-This post is based on the article “EX- DESERT KNIGHT” published in “PIB” on 24th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted Exercise Desert Knight along with French Air and Space Force (FASF) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force. About Exercise Desert Knight Aspect Details Aim It primarily… Continue reading Exercise Desert Knight
Wadge Bank Threatened by Hydrocarbon Exploration
Source-This post is based on the article “Wadge Bank facing threat from hydrocarbon exploration” published in “Deccan Chronicle” on 20th Janauary 2024. Why in the News? Wadge Bank faces a potential threat as the Indian government considers offering three oil and gas blocks for exploration and development. The blocks designated for exploration coincide with the… Continue reading Wadge Bank Threatened by Hydrocarbon Exploration
kumki elephant
Source-This post has been created based on the article“Good step, but not long-term answer: Activists on Odisha’s request for ‘kumkis’ & ‘mahouts’ from Tamil Nadu” published in “Down to earth” on 23 January 2024. Why in the news? Odisha government has deployed Kumki elephant (domesticated, trained elephants) to reduce human-animal conflict. About Kumki elephant 1)… Continue reading kumki elephant
Gir and Kankrej cows
Source:-This post has been created based on the article “India imports bull semen from Brazil to raise milk production” published in “Livemint” on 21 January 2024. Why in the news? India has imported 40,000 doses of bull semen from Brazil for the first time to boost milk output via artificial insemination. About Gir cow Aspect… Continue reading Gir and Kankrej cows
