Source: The post is based on the article “Now, drones to monitor MGNREGA worksites” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 How can drones be helpful in monitoring MGNREGA Scheme?3 How is the government planning to deploy drones to monitor MGNREGA works?4 What is the significance of these measures?… Continue reading Now, drones to monitor MGNREGA worksites
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Flood forecast app launched by Water Commission
Source: The post is based on the article “Flood forecast app launched by Water Commission” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The Central Water Commission(CWC) has launched an app, called ‘Floodwatch’. What is Floodwatch App? Purpose: To forecast the chances of floods a day in advance. – To provide… Continue reading Flood forecast app launched by Water Commission
INCOIS launches ‘SAMUDRA’ mobile app for seafarers and fishing community
Source: The post is based on the article “INCOIS launches ‘SAMUDRA’ mobile app for seafarers and fishing community” published in The Hindu on 14th August 2023. What is the News? Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services(INCOIS) has launched a new mobile application named ‘SAMUDRA’. What is the SAMUDRA app? Full Form: SAMUDRA stands for… Continue reading INCOIS launches ‘SAMUDRA’ mobile app for seafarers and fishing community
Scientists solve Manipur salamander ‘puzzle’
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists solve Manipur salamander ‘puzzle’” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? In 2022, scientists explored the Khongtheng mountain range in Manipur to study Tylototriton verrucosus, also known as the crocodile newt. While exploring, they discovered a new salamander species named Tylototriton… Continue reading Scientists solve Manipur salamander ‘puzzle’
‘Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families” published in The Hindu on 17th August 2023. What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a new Scheme named “PM Vishwakarma”. What is the PM Vishwakarma Scheme? Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To strengthen… Continue reading ‘Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families
To remove gender stereotypes from the law, a new SC handbook
Source: The post is based on the article “To remove gender stereotypes from the law, a new SC handbook” published in The Hindu 17th August 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has launched a handbook titled “Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes”. What is the purpose of the “Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes”? Aim:… Continue reading To remove gender stereotypes from the law, a new SC handbook
Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance
Source: The post is based on the article “Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Genome Sequencing?3 What are the different genome sequencing technologies that help in surveillance of COVID-19 and other diseases?4 What are other areas of application of genome sequencing? What is the news?… Continue reading Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance
SC plans expansion of infra; e-Courts to offer national link
Source: The post is based on the article “SC plans expansion of infra; e-Courts to offer national link” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? The Chief Justice of India has announced a plan to expand the Supreme Court with 27 additional courts and 51 judges’ chambers. Currently, the Supreme… Continue reading SC plans expansion of infra; e-Courts to offer national link
275 bird species counted during survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve
Source: The post is based on the article “275 bird species counted during survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? The findings of the survey conducted at Corbett Tiger Reserve has been released. Who conducted the survey at the Corbett Tiger Reserve? The survey was… Continue reading 275 bird species counted during survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve
India accounts for 35% of cargo handled by Russia’s Arctic Murmansk port this year
Source: The post is based on the article “India accounts for 35% of cargo handled by Russia’s Arctic Murmansk port this year” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Where is Murmansk port?3 Where is the Kola Peninsula?4 Where is the Barents Sea?5 Where is the Northern Sea Route(NSR)?… Continue reading India accounts for 35% of cargo handled by Russia’s Arctic Murmansk port this year
