India and its Neighbourhood-Relations:- Synopsis: The two-front challenge long ignored by India has become a reality, therefore there is an urgent need to develop both the doctrine and the capability to deal this threat. Why India didn’t perceive the two-front challenge as a real possibility for long? The collusive China-Pakistan military threat (i.e., China-Pakistan military are working in cooperation to contain India on the… Continue reading India and its Neighbourhood-Relations
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Four States begin dry run for roll-out of vaccine
Source: The Hindu News: The dry run to test preparedness for the nationwide roll-out of a COVID-19 vaccine kicked off in four States — Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Punjab. Facts: What is a dry run? A dry run is aimed at testing the planned operations and the laid out mechanisms for Covid-19 vaccination in the state.… Continue reading Four States begin dry run for roll-out of vaccine
PM launches India’s first driverless metro train in Delhi
Source: The Hindu News: The Prime Minister of India has flagged off the country’s first ‘driverless’ metro in Delhi. Facts: Delhi driverless Metro train: It will be rolled out on the 38-km Line 8 or Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro which has a 390-km-long network spread across the national capital and adjoining cities. Significance: After this inauguration,… Continue reading PM launches India’s first driverless metro train in Delhi
The signature of Kahn and other foreign architects on Indian cities
Source: The Indian Express News: A controversy has erupted over a decision by the Indian Institute of Management(IIM), Ahmedabad to bring down 18 dormitories built by legendary American architect Louis Kahn on the old campus and replace them with a new building.In this Context, let us look at the contributions of different architects on Indian Cities,… Continue reading The signature of Kahn and other foreign architects on Indian cities
Modern History Quiz: Socio-Religious Movements latter half of 19th Century & early 20th Century | 29th Dec, 2020
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IIT-Delhi’s scientist receives UNDP first prize for innovation of plant-based mock egg
Source: The Indian Express News: A team of scientists from IIT Delhi won an innovation contest (Innovate 4 SDG) organised by the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) Accelerator Lab India for their innovation of a “plant based mock egg”. Facts: Mock Egg: It has been developed from very simple farm based crop proteins, which not only looks… Continue reading IIT-Delhi’s scientist receives UNDP first prize for innovation of plant-based mock egg
1000-yrs Old Monpa Handmade Paper Industry revived
Source: PIB News: Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has revived the 1000 year old Monpa Handmade Paper of Arunachal Pradesh by commissioning a Monpa handmade paper making unit in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. The paper unit will also serve as a training center for the local youths to sustain the tradition. Facts: Monpa Handmade Paper: It is an… Continue reading 1000-yrs Old Monpa Handmade Paper Industry revived
International Blue Flag hoisted at 8 beaches across the Country
Source: PIB News: Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has virtually hoisted the international blue flags in 8 beaches across the country. Facts: During October 2020; Eight beaches of India spread across five states and two union territories have been awarded the Blue Flag Certification. These eight beaches are: Shivrajpur (Dwarka-Gujarat) Ghoghla (Diu) Kasarkod and… Continue reading International Blue Flag hoisted at 8 beaches across the Country
Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 29th December 2020
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: December 28, 2020
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