Source: The post is based on the article “Kanniyakumari’s Matti is distinct with fragrance and honey-like taste” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The Matti banana variety, native to Kanniyakumari district in Tamil Nadu was recently granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is the Matti Banana variety? Matti… Continue reading Kanniyakumari’s Matti is distinct with fragrance and honey-like taste
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President launches indigenously built warship Vindhyagiri
Source: The post is based on the article “President launches indigenously built warship Vindhyagiri” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The President has launched the sixth vessel of the Project 17 Alpha Frigates, ‘Vindhyagiri’, a stealth ship of the Indian Navy. What is INS Vindhyagiri? INS Vindhyagiri is the… Continue reading President launches indigenously built warship Vindhyagiri
No more bulk SIM cards as government steps in to curb fraud
Source: The post is based on the article “No more bulk SIM cards as government steps in to curb fraud” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced several steps to combat the issue of fraudulent SIM cards. What are the steps announced by… Continue reading No more bulk SIM cards as government steps in to curb fraud
Now, drones to monitor MGNREGA worksites
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
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
