What’s in the news? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel’s response would be “very powerful” if Hamas violated the truce that ended conflict with the Gaza militants. Recently, Israel and Hamas (the militant Islamist group that rules the Gaza …
Why in the news? The Ministry of Power has decided to set up a National Mission on use of Biomass in coal based thermal power plants. About the Mission Objectives The “National Mission on use of biomass in thermal power …
Why in News: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that Cyclone Yaas is likely to intensify into a “very severe cyclonic storm”. What is a cyclone? Cyclones are caused by atmospheric disturbances around a low-pressure area distinguished by swift and …
About Kuno National Park It is located in Madhya Pradesh. Earlier it was a wildlife sanctuary but in 2018 it was given national park status. The Kuno river flows through the national park. Bio-Geographically this area falls under the Kathiawar-Gir …
CONTEXT In present times the COVID-19 pandemic has forced countries all over the world to rethink climate change and the need for preservation of the environment. The government have been forced to bear dual burden due to pandemic: Increased fiscal …