In News India has become the world’s largest producer and consumer of sugar. About Sugarcane is a tall, perennial grass used to make sugar, ethanol and paper. Sugar industry impacts the livelihood of about 50 million sugarcane farmers and around 5 lakh workers directly employed in sugar mills. Crop Conditions: Temperature: Between 21-27°C with hot […]
In News The pan-India study by scientists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has found that in parts of Kerala, background radiation levels are nearly three times more than what’s been assumed. The pan-India study was conducted by scientists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and measured radiation levels from nearly 100,000 locations […]
In Context Recently, the SonyLiv series ‘Rocket Boys’, which focuses on the lives of Indian scientists Homi J Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai, premiered. Homi J Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai had their mark contributions in creating landmark scientific programmes and institutions in a newly-independent India. Homi Jehangir Bhabha Early life: Homi Jehangir Bhabha was born on […]
In News Prime Ministers of India and Bangladesh recently inaugurated the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFPL). It is the first cross-border energy pipeline between the two countries. More about the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFPL) About: The entire pipeline is 131.5 km long. The pipeline runs from the Siliguri-based marketing terminal of the Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Govt worry on EPS: Gap between benefits and contribution, shifting demographics (Polity and Governance) Know about Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), features, benefits, issues and suggestions GS 2/3 10 India moots action plan to mark 2023 as year of tourism development […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Maharashtra, U.P. among 7 States to get textile parks (Economy) Know about PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel PM MITRA scheme and its objectives GS 3 6 Carcasses of Olive Ridleys on Krishna district shores in A.P. worry […]
In Context The recently launched Vibrant Village Programme is hailed as a right step towards securing Himalayan borders. About the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) About: The Vibrant Village Programme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme recently approved by the Cabinet for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26. The scheme will provide funds for the development of […]
In News The Ministry of Rural Development signed an Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) with the Ministry of Ayush to collaborate in developing skilled personnel. About the MoU Lakhpati Didis are the Women with annual earnings of Rs. 1 lakh and more from the Self Help Groups (SHGs). Self Help Groups (SHGs) are small groups […]
In News Scientists have urged the Odisha government to immediately come up with a robust protection mechanism before the horseshoe crabs become extinct due to destructive fishing practices. About Horseshoe Crab Horseshoe crabs are marine and brackish water arthropods of the family Limulidae and the only living members of the order Xiphosura. Four living species […]
In News The Indian Army will host the second edition of the Africa-India field training exercise (AFINDEX-23) and African Chiefs Conclave in Pune. Over 22 countries are scheduled to attend the conclave while 20 countries are expected to be part of the exercise. Background The first Africa-India field training exercise was held in Pune in […]
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