MoEF&CC’s U-turn to Merge Four Environmental Bodies
Context: In June, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) issued a notification reversing its earlier decision to merge four important bodies – National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), Forest Survey of India (FSI), Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), and Central Zoo Authority (CZA). Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: […]
Enhancing Skill-Based Education in India
Context: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in India is celebrated for its focus on practical learning and skill-based education. Nevertheless, a significant disparity between the education imparted and the demands of industries persists, even with a substantial number of science graduates. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Higher Education Landscape in India […]
Urea Gold Fertiliser
Context: Recently, Indian Prime Minister officially launched ‘Urea Gold’ fertiliser’. It is developed by Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCF), a leading fertilizer and chemical manufacturing company in India in the Public Sector. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Urea Gold Characteristics of Urea Gold: Key Features: Urea Consumption in India: Current Urea […]
A-HELP Programme
Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairying unveiled the ‘A-HELP’ (Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production) programme in the State of Gujarat. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: A-HELP’ Programme: Empowering Women for Livestock Assistance Key Roles and Responsibilities: About the Rashtriya Gokul Mission […]
Graphene-Aurora Program
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary launched the ‘Graphene-Aurora program’ at a function in Maker Village Kochi, Kerala. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Graphene-Aurora Program Objectives: Significance: Graphene: Remarkable Properties and Characteristics Source and Composition: Exceptional Attributes: Transparency and Impermeability:
Current Affairs Quiz 18 August 2023
Current Affairs 18 August 2023
CONTENTS Urea Gold Fertiliser Context: Recently, Indian Prime Minister officially launched ‘Urea Gold’ fertiliser’. It is developed by Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCF), a leading fertilizer and chemical manufacturing company in India in the Public Sector. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Urea Gold Characteristics of Urea Gold: Key Features: Urea Consumption in India: Current […]
PIB Summaries 18 August 2023
CONTENTS Graphene-Aurora Program Context: Recently, the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary launched the ‘Graphene-Aurora program’ at a function in Maker Village Kochi, Kerala. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Graphene-Aurora Program Objectives: Significance: Graphene: Remarkable Properties and Characteristics Source and Composition: Exceptional Attributes: Transparency and Impermeability: A-HELP […]
Static Quiz 18 August 2023 (History)
About The Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Context: The Madras High Court recently directed the Central government to release funds to relocate all 495 residents of the Thengumarahada village in Tamil Nadu (TN), as the village falls within the protected area of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Terrain: Habitat: Flora: Fauna: Film Connection: -Source: […]