Rhino population up by 200 in Kaziranga
Focus: GS-III, Environment Context The population of the greater one-horned or Indian rhinoceros in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has increased by 200 (from 2413 in 2018) in four years, the latest census of the flagship animal has revealed. About Indian Rhino The Indian rhinoceros also called the greater one-horned rhinoceros and great […]
PIB Summaries 29 March 2022
Achieving Self-Reliance in Oilseeds and Pulses Adoption of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) Cultivation of High-Value Crops Promoting Domestic FPIs Measures to promote Crop Diversification Achieving Self-Reliance in Oilseeds and Pulses The Government is implementing National Food Security Mission (NFSM) for enhancing production of oilseeds and pulses in the country. Under NFSM, assistance is given […]
Current Affairs 29 March 2022
RBI must not ignore Inflation Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 States can identify Minorities: Centre Detecting Microplastics in Human Blood What are Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles? Malabar Rebellion RBI Must Not Ignore Inflation Context Despite being legally mandated to keep inflation in check, RBI has persisted with easy monetary policy, even as inflationary pressures have increased. […]
The Phenomenon of Coral Bleaching
Context The management authority of the world’s largest coral reef system, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, confirmed on March 25 that the reef is experiencing a mass coral bleaching event. Relevance GS-III: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Dimensions of the Article What are Coral Reefs? How do they feed themselves? What is Coral […]
Subregional Grouping That Must Get Back on Course
Context Leaders of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) will attend a summit meeting hosted by the chair Sri Lanka. They look to turn their aspirations into actions in the Bay of Bengal (BoB) region. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 March 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 March 2022 Contents A subregional grouping that must get back on course The phenomenon of Coral Bleaching A Subregional Grouping That Must Get Back on Course Context Leaders of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) will attend a summit meeting hosted by the chair Sri […]
Current Affairs Quiz 29 March 2022
