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Why in the News? Recently, the CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General of India) has released a report, which has flagged time and cost overrun of the Mission Mode (MM) Projects of the DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization). MM projects are taken up by the DRDO on high priority, based on specific user requirements and …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Germany has returned 20 Benin Bronzes that were looted in the 19th century to Nigeria. The return of these precious artifacts took place after Germany in July 2022 signed an agreement with Nigeria, pledging to transfer the ownership of around 1,100 Benin Bronzes. What is Benin Bronze? The Benin Bronzes are …
Read MoreWhy in the News? While working on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, scientists have successfully trialed a new method for freezing and storing coral in their first trial. What is the Need for Freezing Coral? Scientists are working to conserve coral reefs because rising ocean temperatures threaten the fragile ecosystems of coral. In the past seven …
Read MoreIn Context Majority of applications of lands claimed under the FRA are either rejected or are still pending. More about the Forest rights Act (FRA) About the act: The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006. It was adopted by Parliament in 2006 to ‘undo the past injustices’ endured …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recently a new study led by the University of Hawaii claimed that Earth is witnessing its sixth mass extinction event. What is Mass Extinction? A mass extinction is when a significant portion of biodiversity, or distinct species—bacteria, fungi, plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates—die off over a brief period …
Read MoreApproach: Introduce the answer by explaining animal husbandry. In the body of the answer, discuss in detail various benefits of animal husbandry. In the next part of the body, discuss in detail various government measures for boosting animal husbandry. Lastly, analyze the achievements and limitations of the government initiatives. Conclude the answer by proposing a …
Read MoreContext: Farmers, activists and agricultural research organisations across the world are developing methods of regenerative agriculture, going a step ahead of sustainable agriculture, not only to maintain the resources like soil and water but also to improve them. Background: India was saved from starvation during the Green Revolution in the 1960s, and as a result, …
Read MoreGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the News? According to the Ministry of Culture, Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of Centrally Protected Monuments which have been encroached upon, closely followed by Tamil Nadu. Background: The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Lalbazaar village in West Bengal is an art hub and moving towards becoming a centre for dhokra art. Dhokra Art About: It is a common metalcraft in Bengal. An Age-Old Custom: Its recorded history dates back roughly 5,000 years. No painting or polishing was applied to it when it was first …
Read MoreWhy in News? The Union Cabinet recently decided to provide free foodgrains to all 81 crore beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) till December 2023. More about the news New changes in NFSA: The recipients will now receive 35 kilogrammes of foodgrains gratis for the following year, and others will receive 5 …
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