Source-This post on Guinea worm disease has been created based on the article “Race to global eradication of Guinea worm disease nears finish line” published in “The Hindu” on 23 February 2024. Why in the news? WHO’s weekly epidemiological report has highlighted that only six cases were identified of Guinea worm disease in 2023. Guinea… Continue reading Guinea worm disease
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Exercise Dosti
Source-This post on Exercise Dosti has been created based on the article “Trilateral Coast Guard Exercise ‘Dosti 16’ Kicks Off In Maldives Amid Security Concerns” published in “ETV Bharat” on 22 February 2024. Why in the news? Indian and Sri Lankan coast guard ships have recently reached the Maldives to participate in the trilateral coast… Continue reading Exercise Dosti
Centre Allows Donor Gametes in Surrogacy Rules
Source-This post on Centre Allows Donor Gametes in Surrogacy Rules is based on the article “Centre amends surrogacy rules, allows couples with medical conditions to use donor gametes” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd February 2024. Why in the News? The Centre has recently amended the 2022 surrogacy rules, allowing couples to utilize donor gametes.… Continue reading Centre Allows Donor Gametes in Surrogacy Rules
Government amends Electricity Rules
Source-This post on Government amends Electricity Rules has been created based on the article “Government amends Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules; amended Rules will further empower consumers, says Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister” published in “PIB” on 23 February 2024. Why in the news? The Government of India has recently approved amendments… Continue reading Government amends Electricity Rules
Pigeon Pea
Source-This post on Pigeon Pea is based on the article “New protocol can reduce breeding cycle of pigeonpea by 3-5 years, important for nutritional security in drylands” published in “DownToEarth” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? According to the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), a new fast-breeding method will… Continue reading Pigeon Pea
Solar Maximum
Source-This post on Solar Maximum has been created based on the article “See the sun’s surface rage as solar maximum approaches” published in “SPACE” on 22 February 2024. Why in the news? A new visualization from the European Space Agency (ESA) has recently shown the increase in activity on the sun’s surface as it approaches… Continue reading Solar Maximum
Open Book Examination- CBSE Plan
Source-This post on Open Book Examination- CBSE Plan has been created based on the article “CBSE’s open book exam plan: What is it, why now, how it can impact students” published in “The Indian Express” on 23 February 2024. Why in the news? The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has recently proposed a pilot… Continue reading Open Book Examination- CBSE Plan
Laser cooling of Positronium at CERN
Source– This post on Laser cooling of Positronium at CERN has been created based on the article “In a first, CERN scientists carry out laser cooling of Positronium” published in “The Indian Express” on 23 February 2024. Why in the news? An international team of physicists from the Anti-hydrogen Experiment: Gravity, Interferometry, Spectroscopy (AEgIS) collaboration has… Continue reading Laser cooling of Positronium at CERN
Kiru Hydel Project
Source– This post on Kiru Hydel Project has been created based on the article “CBI raids places linked to Satya Pal Malik: What is the Kiru Hydel Project, focus of corruption allegations?” published in “The Indian Express” on 23 February 2024. Why in the news? The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recently conducted raids… Continue reading Kiru Hydel Project
Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana
Source-This post on Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana is based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana under Skill India Mission, empowering PM Svanidhi Beneficiaries” published in “PIB” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas… Continue reading Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana
