Source-This post on Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana) is based on the article “Rare tree fights a losing battle in north Kerala” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd March 2024. Why in the News? Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana) faces the threat of extinction in northern Kerala due to an unidentified and rapidly spreading plant disease. About… Continue reading Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana)
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India’s first underwater Metro line
Source-This post on India’s first underwater Metro line is based on the article “PM Modi unveils multiple metro projects, including Kolkata underwater corridor” published in “The Hindu” on 6th March 2024. Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated India’s first underwater metro line in Kolkata. About India’s first Underwater Metro line 1.… Continue reading India’s first underwater Metro line
Swachhata Green Leaf Rating initiative
Source-This post on Swachhata Green Leaf Rating initiative has been created based on the article “Swachhata Green Leaf Rating Initiative” published in “PIB” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism launched the Swachhata Green… Continue reading Swachhata Green Leaf Rating initiative
ADITI scheme
Source-This post on ADITI scheme has been created based on the article “DefConnect 2024: Raksha Mantri launches ADITI scheme to promote innovations in critical & strategic defence technologies” published in “PIB” on 4 March 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme was launched by Department of… Continue reading ADITI scheme
Risa Textile- GI Tag
Source- The post on Risa Textile is based on the article “Tripura’s traditional tribal attire ‘risa’ gets GI tag: CM Manik Saha” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd March 2024. What is the News? Recently, Tripura’s traditional tribal attire ‘Risa’ got GI tag. About Risa 1. About Risa: It is a traditionally handwoven cloth used as a female… Continue reading Risa Textile- GI Tag
Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) & Chakshu facility
Source-This post on Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) & Chakshu facility is based on the article “MoC Ashwini Vaishnaw launches DoT’s Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)” published in “PIB” on 4th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Minister of Communications, Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)’s ‘Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)‘ and the… Continue reading Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) & Chakshu facility
World Poverty Clock: Key findings
Source-This post on World Poverty Clock: Key findings is based on the article “Less than 3% of India’s population now living under extreme poverty: World Poverty Clock” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 2nd March 2024. Why in the News? According to recent data from the World Poverty Clock, India has made significant progress in… Continue reading World Poverty Clock: Key findings
INS Jatayu: India’s new naval base in Lakshadweep
Source-This post on INS Jatayu: India’s new naval base in Lakshadweep is based on the article “Why INS Jatayu, India’s new naval base in Lakshadweep, matters” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th March 2024. Why in the News? The Indian Navy will officially commission Naval Detachment Minicoy as INS Jatayu on March 6, 2024.… Continue reading INS Jatayu: India’s new naval base in Lakshadweep
MethaneSAT- A satellite to track Methane
Source-This post on MethaneSAT- A satellite to track Methane is based on the article “Meet MethaneSAT, a satellite which will ‘name and shame’ methane emitters” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th March 2024. Why in the News? MethaneSAT, a satellite designed to track and measure methane emissions globally, was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon9… Continue reading MethaneSAT- A satellite to track Methane
Agalega Atoll (Mauritius)
Source-This post on Agalega Atoll (Mauritius) is based on the article “With Mauritius joining project, India’s rising power in the Indian Ocean” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius jointly inaugurated an airstrip and a jetty that… Continue reading Agalega Atoll (Mauritius)
