Yearly Archives: 2023
Economics of Millet Cultivation
In News Agronomists deliberated on the potential of Millet revolution in India. Key Takeaways: Millets have special nutritive and agronomic properties (high in protein, dietary fiber, micronutrients, antioxidants and drought-resistant) In recent years, there has been a decline in area under millet cultivation with production of sorghum and pearl millet has fallen/stagnated, while production of […]
Neglected Tropical Diseases
In Context Recently, the “Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2023” was published on World NTD Day- January 30th by WHO. Report highlights Global burdon of NTDs: According to the report, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) continue to disproportionately impact the most impoverished members of the international community, living in areas with inadequate water safety, sanitation […]
Urban Farming in India
In News Recently, the “Draft Citizen’s Policy for Urban Agriculture in Delhi” was submitted to the Delhi government by Delhi-based research non-profit People’s Resource Centre. More about the Policy Aim: The policy aims to provide a holistic framework for urban farming. Urban Agriculture in Delhi: Some 60 percent of Delhi’s demand for meat is fulfilled […]
Methane Emission
Context The Australian startup Rumin8 is developing a dietary supplement that inhibits the production of the methane using red seaweed as a source of synthetic material. The firm is expected to conduct research on food supplements of livestock to lower methane emissions, which is the highest produced greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide. What is Methane? […]
Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Report: 165 death penalties by trial courts in 2022, most since 2000 (Polity and Governance) What are the key highlights of the Annual Death Penalty Report, 2022? GS 2 7 UNSC does not reflect today’s realities, is paralysed, says UNGA President […]
The Hindu
Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Student enrolments in higher studies rose by 7.5% in 2020-21: AISHE data (Education) What are findings and suggestions of All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE)? GS 2 6 In NREGA reforms, prioritise the worker and her dues (Welfare Schemes) Know […]
India’s groundwater governance is in better shape
In News India’s groundwater governance is in better shape. Key Findings of different Reports India, with nearly 18% of the world’s population, occupies about 2.4% of the total geographical area and consumes 4% of total water resources. India is the largest groundwater user. India has distinct and varying hydro-geological settings. Groundwater About: Groundwater is the […]
Polar vortex
In News Chilly weather in Asia is due to the Polar vortex that brought extreme cold to the US recently. About Polar vortex The term “vortex” refers to the counter-clockwise flow of air that helps keep the colder air near the Poles. The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air […]
‘Amrit Udyan’
In News The Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan were renamed ‘Amrit Udyan’ in keeping with the theme of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. A long history of Mughal Gardens in India the Mughal Gardens (now erstwhile) draw inspiration from the Mughal Gardens of Jammu & Kashmir, the gardens around the Taj Mahal and miniature paintings of […]
