Carcasses of Olive Ridley turtles continue to wash ashore along the Visakhapatnam coast. Environmental experts attribute a majority of these deaths to marine pollution and trawling activities used for catching fish. About Olive Ridley Turtles Overview The Olive Ridley Turtle
ASHA workers stage protest in Hassan, demand hike in remuneration Origin: Initiated in 2005 under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) to bolster rural healthcare infrastructure. Who Are ASHAs? ASHAs are female volunteers from local communities trained to promote health
Ecologist Madhav Gadgil Receives Champions of the Earth Award Recognition: The United Nations has honored ecologist Madhav Gadgil with the prestigious Champions of the Earth Award, the UN’s highest environmental accolade. Contribution: Recognized for his seminal work in the Western
PM POSHAN Scheme: Centre to Bear Additional Cost of ₹425.62 Crore Due to Food Inflation Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme Earlier known as the National Programme of Mid-Day Meal in Schools. Renamed as Pradhan Mantri POSHAN Scheme in September
More than ₹1,108 crore has been invested in Assam’s inland waterways sector since 2021 under the NDA Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Inland Water Transport Inland water transport refers to the transportation of people, goods, and materials via
Should AI Be Blamed for Sporadic Layoffs in Big Tech? Tech layoffs in companies like Alphabet (Google), Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft have surged. The debate around these layoffs includes whether artificial intelligence (AI) is responsible or if it’s a reflection
Amrit Sarovar is an initiative launched by the Government of India to promote water conservation and sustainable development. Under this scheme, large water bodies (sarovars, ponds, or reservoirs) are constructed or rejuvenated to address water scarcity, enhance livelihoods, and contribute
Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the 11th bi-monthly review in a row. CRR decreased: The RBI reduced the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for banks
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