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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. DAY-NULM 2.0 may focus on diverse occupational groups within cities, including …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The government has introduced a one percent interest rate rebate for divyang borrowers. This initiative falls under the National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC). Objective: The decision is part of an effort to enhance financial inclusion for persons with disabilities. Aims to foster economic empowerment among individuals with disabilities. …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India voted in favor of the United Nations resolution condemning settlement activities in the “Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan.” The resolution received overwhelming support with 145 nations voting in favor, while seven countries voted against it, and 18 abstained from voting. 7 countries, including …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The 33rd Conference of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific is set to commence in New Delhi. Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, will inaugurate the four-day conference from November 13th to 16th. Key Figures’ Active Participation: Participation from the …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Prime Minister celebrated Diwali at Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh. He expresses the necessity of protecting India’s borders, likening the role of soldiers to the safeguarding presence of the Himalayas. He applauds soldiers for their role in various humanitarian efforts, including evacuations in earthquake-hit areas and response during other calamities. Reduction in …
Read MoreLET US PROHIBIT UNSAFE CRACKERS IN ALL STATES Relevance: GS3– Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Tags: #Pollution #Crackers #GS1 #GS3 #UPSC Why in the News? The Supreme Court declared that limitations on firecrackers extend beyond the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and are applicable nationwide, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to regulate …
Read MoreWhy in the News? An ongoing biodiversity study of deep-sea crustaceans along the Indian coast has led to remarkable discoveries of a previously unknown family, two new genera, and four new species of millimetre-sized crustacean parasites. Source: The Hindu The Uranoscopicolaidae Family: A groundbreaking revelation is the identification of a new family of …
Read MoreWhy in News: A team of researchers and the forest department have made an extraordinary discovery in the Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary (KKWLS). The researchers have spotted a rare bioluminescent mushroom known as ‘Mycena chlorophos’ within a specific area of the wildlife sanctuary. Source: Treehugger Bioluminescence and Its Origin: Bioluminescence is the fascinating ability of …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Due to the drying up of the Bhima River, around 100 villages, primarily in Indi taluk, are facing severe water scarcity. The region’s water bodies have also dried up, and disruptions in power supply are affecting water distribution. The Issue The Bhima River, also known as Chandrabhaga River, originates in Maharashtra …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Chopper company in Uttarakhand is facing legal action under the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Act 2022 for landing a helicopter in a restricted area of the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, with a Bollywood star on board. Source: ResearchGate Sanctuary’s Importance The Madmaheshwar temple inside the sanctuary is a significant religious and ecological …
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