Source: The post is based on the article “Hydrogen cyanide found in Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus” published in “PIB” on 15th December 2023 Why in the News? Based on data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, scientists have found Hydrogen Cyanide in the oceans of Saturn’s moon Enceladus. What have the scientists found on Saturn’s moon Enceladus?… Continue reading Hydrogen cyanide found in Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus
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Noma added to WHO’s list of Neglected Tropical Disease
Source- This post is based on the article “Noma added to WHO’s list of Neglected Tropical Disease ” published in “DownToEarth” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently added ‘Noma’ to its official list of neglected tropical diseases (NTD). What is Noma? 1) It is a severe gangrenous… Continue reading Noma added to WHO’s list of Neglected Tropical Disease
Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2023
Source– This post is based on the article “PM addresses participants of Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2023” published in “PIB” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently PM Narendra Modi engaged in discussions with the participants during the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2023. What is Smart India Hackathon (SIH)?… Continue reading Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2023
Criteria for SC status in India
Source- This post is based on the article “National Commission for Scheduled Castes directs States to grant Scheduled Caste status to rehabilitated Bengali people” published in “PIB” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) directs States to grant Scheduled Caste status to the Namashudra, Paundra and Rajvanshi sub-castes… Continue reading Criteria for SC status in India
New Swarnima Loan Scheme
Source– This post is based on the article “NEW SWARNIMA LOAN SCHEME” published in “PIB” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently government has filed a reply in the Lok Sabha regarding the implementation of the Swarnima loan scheme. What is New Swarnima Loan Scheme? Aspect Details What is it? Loan scheme to… Continue reading New Swarnima Loan Scheme
Shakti Sadan: Rehabilitation of Trafficking Survivors
Source- This post is based on the article “REHABILITATION OF TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS” published in “PIB” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? The erstwhile ‘SwadharGreh’ and ‘Ujjawala Homes’, under ‘Mission Shakti’, have been merged and will now be known as ‘Shakti Sadan’. It is aimed at rehabilitation of women trafficking survivors. What is Shakti… Continue reading Shakti Sadan: Rehabilitation of Trafficking Survivors
Provisions for Conservation of Marine Species
Source: The post is based on the article “Provisions for Conservation of Marine Species” published in “PIB” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about the measures taken for the conservation of marine species. What are the steps taken… Continue reading Provisions for Conservation of Marine Species
Rules for Suspension of MPs – 78 Opposition MPs suspended
Source: The post on Rules for Suspension of MPs is based on the article “78 Opposition MPs suspended, most ever in a day: Why this happened, what Parliament rules say” published in “Indian Express” on 19th December 2023 Why in the News? 78 Opposition MPs from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been suspended for… Continue reading Rules for Suspension of MPs – 78 Opposition MPs suspended
Recent Initiatives for faster Coal Movement
Source: The post is based on the article “Recent Initiatives for faster Coal Movement” published in “PIB” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? The Union Minister of Coal has informed Lok Sabha about the initiatives taken for the faster movement of Coal. What are the steps taken for the faster movement of coal?… Continue reading Recent Initiatives for faster Coal Movement
India achieves two targets of Nationally Determined Contribution well ahead of the time
Source: The post is based on the article “India achieves two targets of Nationally Determined Contribution well ahead of the time” published in “PIB” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? India has achieved its two initial Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Targets well ahead of time. What is a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)? 1)… Continue reading India achieves two targets of Nationally Determined Contribution well ahead of the time
