Source- This post is based on the article “Square Kilometre Array project, world’s largest radio telescope, and India’s role in it” published in “Deccan Herald” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has granted approval for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project, with a financial sanction of Rs 1,250 crore. What… Continue reading Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Project
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RBI clarifies Framework for acceptance of Green Deposits
Source- This post is based on the article “Planning to invest in green deposits? RBI releases latest guidelines to explain key provisions” published in “Live mint” on 1st January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the RBI released updated guidelines to clarify key provisions related to the RBI’s Green Deposits Framework. What are Green Deposits?… Continue reading RBI clarifies Framework for acceptance of Green Deposits
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2023
Source– This post is based on the article “Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ 2023” published in “PIB” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has declared the ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ for 2023. The recipients will be honored by the President… Continue reading Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2023
Wetland City Accreditation: MoEFCC nominates first 3 cities from India
Source- This post is based on the article “Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change submits proposals for Wetland City Accreditation under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands for cities of Indore, Bhopal and Udaipur” published in “PIB” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? MoEF&CC has nominated Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), and… Continue reading Wetland City Accreditation: MoEFCC nominates first 3 cities from India
PRERANA Program
Source- This post is based on the article “Ministry of Education launches PRERANA program” published in “PIB” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Education launched ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning Program’ empowering participants with leadership qualities. What is PRERANA program? Specifications Details What is it? It is a week-long residential program… Continue reading PRERANA Program
10th century Kadamba Inscription found in Goa
Source– This post is based on the article “10th century Kadamba inscription written in Kannada and Sanskrit found in Goa” published in “The Hindu” on 4th January 2024. Why in news? A 10th century A.D. Kadamba inscription written in Kannada and Sanskrit has been found in Goa. What are the Findings? 1) The Kadamba Inscription has… Continue reading 10th century Kadamba Inscription found in Goa
Researchers engineer plant cells to produce drug for cancer
Sources: This post is based on the article “Researchers engineer plant cells to produce drug for cancer” published in “The Hindu” on 5 January 2024. Why in News? Researchers at the Indian Institutes of Technology Madras and Mandi have metabolically engineered plant cells to increase the production of anti-cancer drug camptothecin (CPT). What was Done… Continue reading Researchers engineer plant cells to produce drug for cancer
Zosurabalpin: New antibiotic identified to target a drug-resistant bacterium
Source: This post is based on the article “New antibiotic identified to target a drug-resistant bacterium” published in “The Hindu” on 4 January 2024. Why in news? Researchers have identified a new class of antibiotics called ‘Zosurabalpin’ with the potential to tackle a drug-resistant bacterium, Acinetobacter baumannii. What is Zosurabalpin? 1) Zosurabalpin is an antibody… Continue reading Zosurabalpin: New antibiotic identified to target a drug-resistant bacterium
UN’s Genocide Convention: South Africa files genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Source: The post is based on the article “South Africa files genocide case against Israel at ICJ: Why the African nation supports Gaza so strongly” published in “The Indian Express” on 2nd January 2024. Why in news? Recently, South Africa approached the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to seek an immediate order affirming that Israel had… Continue reading UN’s Genocide Convention: South Africa files genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Green Cover Index – NHAI signs MoU with NRSC
Source- This post is based on the article “NHAI signs MoU with NRSC for Development and Reporting of “Green Cover Index” for National Highways of India” published in “PIB” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? NHAI has signed a three-year MoU with the National Remote Sensing Centre to develop and report a “Green… Continue reading Green Cover Index – NHAI signs MoU with NRSC
