Chancay Port: China’s new mega port project in South America

Source-This post is based on the article “China widens trade highway in South America with new mega port project” published in “The Hindu” on 19th January 2024. Why in the News? China has constructed a mega deep-water port in the Chancay city, Peru(a South American country). Operations are scheduled to commence in late 2024. About… Continue reading Chancay Port: China’s new mega port project in South America

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Employs Advanced AI Technologies Supporting farmers

Source-This post is based on the article “Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is leveraging cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies for the benefit of farmers and to increase overall productivity” published in “PIB” on 17th January 2024. Why in The News? AI technologies supporting farmers, Recently a MoU was signed between the National Farmers’ Welfare… Continue reading Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Employs Advanced AI Technologies Supporting farmers

Punganur cows

Source-This post is based on the article “Meet the Punganur, dwarf cows that PM Modi fed on Makar Sankranti” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Prime Minister was observed personally providing fodder to several Punganur cows at his residence in New Delhi. About Punganur Cow Aspect… Continue reading Punganur cows

Vulture restaurant in Jharkhand

Source-This post is based on the article “A ‘Vulture restaurant’ in Jharkhand to conserve the ‘critically endangered’ species” published in “Financial Express” on 14th January 2024. Why in the News? In Jharkhand, a ‘Vulture Restaurant’ has been established in Koderma district as part of conservation efforts to conserve the diminishing vulture population. Why has this… Continue reading Vulture restaurant in Jharkhand

Paramyrothecium indicum – Scientists discover new species of fungus in Kerala

Source-This post is based on the article “Scientists from KFRI, BHU and BSI discover new species of fungus in Kerala” published in “Newscareers360” on 15th January 2024. Why in the News? Scientists have recently discovered a new species of fungus in Kerala, named ‘Paramyrothecium indicum’. What is ‘Paramyrothecium indicum’? 1. It is a new species… Continue reading Paramyrothecium indicum – Scientists discover new species of fungus in Kerala

Greenland has lost more ice than previously thought

Source: This post is based on the article “Greenland has lost more ice than previously thought: study” published in “The Hindu” on 18th January 2024. Why in News? According to recent research based on satellite imagery climate change has caused Greenland’s ice sheet to lose 20% more ice than previously imagined. How was the study… Continue reading Greenland has lost more ice than previously thought

E-SAKSHI Mobile Application launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)

Source: This post is based on the article “Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh launches the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application for the Revised Fund Flow Procedure under MPLAD Scheme” published in “PIB” on 16th January 2024. Why in News? Recently, the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application was launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).… Continue reading E-SAKSHI Mobile Application launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)

Kerala Rehabilitation Project benefits 7,000 Gulf returnees

Source: This post is based on the article “Kerala Rehabilitation project benefits 7,000 Gulf returnees” published in “The Hindu” on 16th January 2024. Why in News? The first-ever rehabilitation project launched by the Kerala government for individuals returning from Gulf countries has assisted nearly 7,000 returnees in the state. What is this project? Specification Description… Continue reading Kerala Rehabilitation Project benefits 7,000 Gulf returnees

OPERATION AMRITH 

Why in the News?  Recently, Kerala government has launched operation ‘AMRITH’ to tackle anti-microbial resistance. AMRITH stands for Antimicrobial Resistance Intervention for Total Health. What is Operation AMRITH? Launched by- Kerala Drug Control Department to reduce the use of antibiotics. Objective- To conduct unexpected inspections at retail pharmacies to detect over-the-counter sales of antibiotics, without… Continue reading OPERATION AMRITH 

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