33RD WORLD ANIMAL HEALTH CONFERENCE SET TO TAKE PLACE IN NEW DELHI
Why in the News? Key Figures’ Active Participation: Theme of the conference About WOAH
INDIA SUPPORTS UN RESOLUTION ON CONDEMNING ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS
Why in the News? Previous UN Resolutions for Israel Hamas Conflict: Geography of the region Israel: Golan Heights: It is a region located to the northeast of Israel, historically a Syrian Territory.Characterised by hilly terrain and is strategically significant.Captured by Israel during the Six-Day War in 1967; its status is a subject of international debate. Jerusalem:…
INTEREST RATE REBATE FOR DIVYANG BORROWERS
Why in the News? Objective: Encouraging Responsible Repayment: Divyangjans in India Divyangjans, also known as persons with disabilities (PWDs) in India, are individuals who have a long-term physical, sensory, mental, or intellectual impairment which hinders their full and effective participation in society. As per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, which was…
URBAN LIVELIHOOD MISSION ENDING MARCH 2024 PAVES WAY FOR 2.0
Why in the News? The government is contemplating a second phase of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), scheduled to conclude in March 2024. This proposed phase will specifically target the urban migrant poor, as per information gathered by The Indian Express. Mission: Project Coverage: Evolution of the Mission: Budget Allocation and Release: Components…
INTEREST RATE REBATE FOR DIVYANG BORROWERS
Why in the News? Objective: Encouraging Responsible Repayment: Divyangjans in India Divyangjans, also known as persons with disabilities (PWDs) in India, are individuals who have a long-term physical, sensory, mental, or intellectual impairment which hinders their full and effective participation in society. As per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, which was…
URBAN LIVELIHOOD MISSION ENDING MARCH 2024 PAVES WAY FOR 2.0
Why in the News? The government is contemplating a second phase of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), scheduled to conclude in March 2024. This proposed phase will specifically target the urban migrant poor, as per information gathered by The Indian Express. Mission: Project Coverage: Evolution of the Mission: Budget Allocation and Release: Components…
DEEP-SEA CRUSTACEAN DISCOVERIES OFF INDIA’S COAST
Why in the News? The Uranoscopicolaidae Family: Genus Hirodai ohstukai: Glyptothoa sagara and Elthusa aquabio: Cardiodectes Vampire: Implications of Discoveries:
RADIATIVE COOLING PAINT
Why in the News? Source: Science.org What is Radioactive Cooling Paint? Radiative cooling paint is a specialized coating designed to cool surfaces by radiating heat into space, reducing their temperature. The Need for Cooling Technologies Radiative Cooling Technology : Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling (PDRC) The JNCASR Breakthrough Novel MgO-PVDF Polymer Nanocomposite Efficacy of the Paint For…
KEDARNATH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Why in the News ? Source: ResearchGate Sanctuary’s Importance The Madmaheshwar temple inside the sanctuary is a significant religious and ecological site, being one of the Panch Kedar temples located in the Garhwal Himalayas. It is situated at an altitude of 11,400 feet and is accessible through a 16 km trek. Environmental Concerns Kedarnath Wildlife…
BHIMA RIVER
Why in the News? The Issue Origin and Path: The Bhima River, a significant South Indian river, originates in the Bhimashankar hills of Maharashtra’s Pune district. It flows southeastward, passing through Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana before merging with the Krishna River in Karnataka’s Raichur district. Source: ResearchGate Krishna River Tributary: As an essential tributary of the Krishna…