Source: The post is based on the article “SVEEP Programme: Electoral literacy in classrooms” published in “PIB” on 20th December 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Education and the Election Commission of India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to incorporate electoral literacy formally into the school and college education system. What… Continue reading SVEEP Programme: Electoral literacy in classrooms
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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
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
Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project
Source– This post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture launched Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? The Ministry of Culture has launched the ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ (MGMD) project for cultural mapping and documentation of villages across India. What is Mera Gaon Meri… Continue reading Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project
INS SANDHAYAK
Source– This post is based on the article “First ship of survey vessel Sandhayak delivered to Indian Navy” published in “PIB” on 4th December 2023. Why in the News? Sandhayak, the first of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, was delivered to the Indian Navy. What is INS Sandhayak? Specification Details What is it? Survey Vessel… Continue reading INS SANDHAYAK
Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Source– This post is based on the article “Biological Diversity Act, 2002‘ published in “PIB” on 4th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change stated the conservation efforts and measures taken for Biodiversity Heritage Sites and plant genetic resources. What are Biodiversity Heritage sites?… Continue reading Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report 2023
Source– This post is based on the article “Union Minister For Jal Shakti Releases Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report For The Country For The Year 2023.” published on “PIB” on 1st December 2023. Why in the News? The Union Minister of Jal Shakti has released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for the… Continue reading Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report 2023
New highly fluorescent material for detection of anticancer drug Methotrexate (MTX) overdose
Source– This post is based on the article “New highly fluorescent material brings non-enzymatic approach for detection of anticancer drug Methotrexate known for toxicity at high dosage” published in “PIB” on 1st December 2023. Why in the News? Scientists of Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute of Department of… Continue reading New highly fluorescent material for detection of anticancer drug Methotrexate (MTX) overdose
ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF)
Source: The post is based on the article “4th edition of ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) launched” published in “PIB” on 28th November 2023 Why in the News? The 4th edition of the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) was held in Langkawi, Malaysia. What is the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF)? Specifications… Continue reading ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF)
