Source: This post is based on the article ” Kachchhi Kharek, indigenous dates of Kutch, become Gujarat’s 2nd fruit to get GI tag” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th January 2024. Why in News? Recently, Kachchhi Kharek, the indigenous variety of dates of Kutch, has become the second fruit of Gujarat to get a… Continue reading Kachchhi Kharek of Gujarat got GI tag
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India-Argentina Agreement on Lithium Mines
Source: This post is based on the article “India Signs Agreement for Lithium Exploration & Mining Project in Argentina” published in “PIB” on 15 January 2024. Why in news? Recently, India signed an agreement to acquire five lithium brine blocks for exploration and development in Argentina. What is this agreement? 1) Agreement Signed Between –… Continue reading India-Argentina Agreement on Lithium Mines
Samavesha Project to be Launched by I-STEM
Source-This post is based on the article “I-STEM to launch Samavesha project on January 16 at IISc Bengaluru to connect researchers with labs and equipment” published in “The Hindu” on 12th January 2024. Why in the News? The I-STEM (Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering facilities Map) is launching the Samavesha project at IISc., Bengaluru. What… Continue reading Samavesha Project to be Launched by I-STEM
Himalayan Wolf
Source-This post is based on the article “The first-ever IUCN assessment of the Himalayan Wolf is out. And it is grim” published in “DownToEarth” on 12th January 2024. Why in the News? The Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus chanco) has been assessed for the first time on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red… Continue reading Himalayan Wolf
Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India” published in “The Economic Times” on 8th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Danish government, in collaboration with A.P. Moller–Mersk and other partners, has announced the formation of the Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) to advance their… Continue reading Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India
Quantum gates
Source-This post is based on the article “Quantum gates: Devices that translate quantum effects to computing awesomeness” published in “The Hindu” on 19th August 2023. Why in the News? This article discusses about quantum gates and its technological applications. What are Quantum Gates? 1) Quantum gates are fundamental components in quantum computing that manipulate quantum… Continue reading Quantum gates
India’s oldest living city found in Vadnagar, Gujrat
Source-This post is based on the article “India’s oldest living city found in PM Modi’s native village Vadnagar: multi-institution study” published in “The Hindu” on 13th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently an archaeological excavation at Gujarat’s Vadnagar has discovered evidence of human settlement dating back to 1,400 BCE. What are the findings of… Continue reading India’s oldest living city found in Vadnagar, Gujrat
Lentil Production at an all-time high
Source-This post is based on the article “India’s lentil production set to touch all-time high: Govt” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th January 2024. Why in the News? India is anticipated to lead global lentil (masoor) production in 2023-24, due to increased cultivation. Why is this significant for India? 1) Since reaching its highest… Continue reading Lentil Production at an all-time high
Tea Industry in India
Source-This post is based on the article “Tea Association of India warns of return to ‘dark phase’ for industry” published in “The Hindu” on 10th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently the Tea Association of India (TAI) has cautioned about challenges reminiscent of the “dark phase” observed in the country’s tea industry from 2002-07.… Continue reading Tea Industry in India
INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir stalwart ships were decommissioned
Source: This post has been created based on article “INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir were decommissioned after 40 years of glorious service” published in “PIB” on 13th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir were decommissioned from the service. They were decommissioned after 40 years of service. The decommissioning event was… Continue reading INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir stalwart ships were decommissioned
