Warming Bay: An ongoing heatwave in India’s eastern sea is causing extreme rain in its northwest, say experts

Source: The post is based on the article “Warming Bay: An ongoing heatwave in India’s eastern sea is causing extreme rain in its northwest, say experts” published in Down To Earth on 8th July 2023 What is the News? The northern Bay of Bengal has been experiencing an intense marine heatwave. This has led to… Continue reading Warming Bay: An ongoing heatwave in India’s eastern sea is causing extreme rain in its northwest, say experts

Solomon Islands and China sign deals on police, economy, tech

Source: The post is based on the article “Solomon Islands and China sign deals on police, economy, tech” published in The Hindu on 11th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Where is Solomon Island?3 About China-Solomon Island relations:4 Why is the US concerned with the China-Solomon Island relations?5 What are the steps taken by… Continue reading Solomon Islands and China sign deals on police, economy, tech

Rafales, Scorpenes and jet engine development on the agenda of PM’s France trip

Source: The post is based on the article “Rafales, Scorpenes and jet engine development on the agenda of PM’s France trip’ published in The Hindu on 11th July 2023 What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister will be visiting France as Chief Guest at the Bastille Day parade. What will be the key defence… Continue reading Rafales, Scorpenes and jet engine development on the agenda of PM’s France trip

Dilution of Article 370 led to unprecedented era of peace in J&K, Centre informs SC

Source: The post is based on the article “Dilution of Article 370 led to unprecedented era of peace in J&K, Centre informs SC” published in The Hindu on 11th July 2023 What is the News? The Centre has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court defending the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution. What… Continue reading Dilution of Article 370 led to unprecedented era of peace in J&K, Centre informs SC

Import of urea may ease by 2025, alternative forms will replace it, says Minister

Source: The post is based on the article “Import of urea may ease by 2025, alternative forms will replace it, says Minister” published in The Hindu on 11th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the major components of the special package announced for farmers?3 What was the need for such a special… Continue reading Import of urea may ease by 2025, alternative forms will replace it, says Minister

At G20 meet, a Guinness effort to shine light on Karnataka’s Lambani craft

Source: The post is based on the article “At G20 meet, a Guinness effort to shine light on Karnataka’s Lambani craft” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2023. What is the News? At the third G20 culture working group (CWG) meeting in Hampi, a Guinness world record was created for the ‘largest display of… Continue reading At G20 meet, a Guinness effort to shine light on Karnataka’s Lambani craft

India joins the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group

Source: The post is based on the article “India joins the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group” published in PIB on 9th July 2023 What is the News? India has joined the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG). What is the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG)?… Continue reading India joins the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group

Ministry of Education releases combined report on Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for the year 2020-21 & 2021-22

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Education releases combined report on Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for the year 2020-21 & 2021-22” published in PIB on 9th July 2023 What is the News? The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education has released the Performance Grading Index… Continue reading Ministry of Education releases combined report on Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for the year 2020-21 & 2021-22

Objections overruled, Forest Bill goes to House unchanged

Source: The post is based on the article “Objections overruled, Forest Bill goes to House unchanged” published in Indian Express on 10th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023?3 What are the key provisions of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023?4 What are the key issues with… Continue reading Objections overruled, Forest Bill goes to House unchanged

Data Protection Bill approved by Cabinet: Content, concerns

Source: The post is based on the article “Data Protection Bill approved by Cabinet: Content, concerns” published in Indian Express on 6th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022?3 What are the key changes that are made in the bill now?4 What… Continue reading Data Protection Bill approved by Cabinet: Content, concerns

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