Why in news? The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), under India’s Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework, has released ₹55 lakh to 18 farmers cultivating Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus). Red Sanders Location: Indian endemic tree species, with a restricted geographical range … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Seven States and Union Territories have formally requested the Centre to broaden the scope of the PM-POSHAN scheme in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP), by adding breakfast to school meals. PM – POSHAN Launch: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Cabinet decided to increase fertilizer subsidy for the ongoing rabi crop of this winter season Fertilizer Subsidy in India What is fertilizer?: A fertilizer is a natural or artificial substance containing chemical elements (such … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Reports emerged detailing ethnically driven atrocities in the western Sudanese city of El-Fasher following its capture by paramilitary forces. Sudan Location: Sudan is a East African country. Capital: Khartoum Border Countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Cyclone Montha made landfall in the Andhra Pradesh coast. Cyclonic Landfall What is it? As per IMD a landfall occurs when the centre or eye of a tropical cyclone crosses the coast from sea to land. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Supreme Court suggested assigning the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the growing menace of digital arrests carried out by fraudsters impersonating Judges and police officers using forged documents. Digital Arrest What is it?: … Continue reading →