Source: The post is based on the article “States’ subsidy accounting must be transparent: CAG” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? The Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) of India has addressed the Annual Accountant General’s Conclave. What are the key highlights from his address? Firstly, States must take measures… Continue reading States’ subsidy accounting must be transparent: CAG
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Burning bright – India must balance conservation efforts with the rights of forest dwellers”
Source: The post is based on the article “Burning bright – India must balance conservation efforts with the rights of forest dwellers” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About tiger population. News: Recently, the government released the 5th cycle of India’s Tiger Census. Based on the survey, the… Continue reading Burning bright – India must balance conservation efforts with the rights of forest dwellers”
Centre told to frame policy for menstrual hygiene in schools
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre told to frame policy for menstrual hygiene in schools” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) and formulate a national model to be adopted by all the states… Continue reading Centre told to frame policy for menstrual hygiene in schools
President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga
Source: The post is based on the article “President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? The President of India took part in Gaj Utsav at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in Assam to mark 30 years of Project Elephant.… Continue reading President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga
How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?
Source: The post is based on the article “How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? The unusual rise in heat in February this year followed by an untimely spell of widespread rain during the month of March in parts of the… Continue reading How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?
How short-beaked echidnas beat the heat
Source: The post is based on the article “How short-beaked echidnas beat the heat” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? Short-beaked echidnas living in the Dryandra Woodland in Western Australia use a unique method to beat the searing heat during the summer. What are Short-beaked echidnas? Short-beaked echidna is… Continue reading How short-beaked echidnas beat the heat
Awaiting lift-off into the Second Space Age
Source- The post is based on the article “Awaiting lift-off into the Second Space Age” published in “The Hindu” on 10th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of space News– The article exp-lains the changing nature of the space sector. What are some facts about the first space age? The Space Age began… Continue reading Awaiting lift-off into the Second Space Age
Directing AI for better and smarter legislation
Source- The post is based on the article “Directing AI for better and smarter legislation” published in “The Hindu” on 10th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Scientific Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. Relevance– Various applications of AI News– The article deals with scope of AI to improve the legislative process What are… Continue reading Directing AI for better and smarter legislation
Race to the bottom – Restricting journalists does not serve the interests of China or India
Source: The post is based on the article “Race to the bottom – Restricting journalists does not serve the interests of China or India” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. Relevance: About actions against journalists from India and China. News: Recently,… Continue reading Race to the bottom – Restricting journalists does not serve the interests of China or India
Centre plans revamp of livestock insurance scheme to raise coverage
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre plans revamp of livestock insurance scheme to raise coverage” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is considering launching a comprehensive livestock insurance scheme modelled on the Prime Minister’s Fasal Bima Yojana. Comprehensive livestock insurance will replace the… Continue reading Centre plans revamp of livestock insurance scheme to raise coverage
