Source: The post is based on the article “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI: India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? The Ninth Edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023” has started in Pune, India. What is Exercise MITRA SHAKTI? Specification Details Conducted between India and Sri Lanka… Continue reading Exercise MITRA SHAKTI: India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise
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Sea Buckthorn: Ladakh’s sea buckthorn gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Sea Buckthorn: Ladakh’s sea buckthorn gets GI tag” published in “AIR” on 18th November 2023 Why in the News? Ladakh’s Sea Buckthorn has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Sea Buckthorn? Specifications Details What is it It is a shrub that produces an orange-yellow… Continue reading Sea Buckthorn: Ladakh’s sea buckthorn gets GI tag
Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA): India’s adoption regulation body
Source: The post is based on the article “Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA): India’s adoption regulation body” published in “The Hindu” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the delay in India’s child adoption process. What is the Central Adoption Resource Authority(CARA)? Specifications Details Type Statutory Body… Continue reading Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA): India’s adoption regulation body
National Technical Textiles Mission: India targets $40-bn in technical textiles
Source: The post is based on the article “National Technical Textiles Mission: India targets $40-bn in technical textiles” published in “The Hindu” on 18th November 2023 Why in the News? According to the Ministry of Textiles’ Joint Secretary, India’s market for technical textiles could grow from the current $23 billion to $40 billion by 2030.… Continue reading National Technical Textiles Mission: India targets $40-bn in technical textiles
Technology Development Board and Small Industries Development Bank of India forge strategic alliance to boost MSMEs
Source: The post is based on the article “Technology Development Board and Small Industries Development Bank of India forge strategic alliance to boost MSMEs” published in “PIB” on 18th November 2023 Why in the News? Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and the Technology Development Board (TDB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)… Continue reading Technology Development Board and Small Industries Development Bank of India forge strategic alliance to boost MSMEs
THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2023” published in“PIB” on 18th November 2023 Why in the News? The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2023 (IPRD-2023) has concluded in New Delhi. What is Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue(IPRD)? Specifications Details What is it It is an annual apex-level regional strategic dialogue of the Indian… Continue reading THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2023
Patents: Prime Minister acknowledges highest ever number of patents granted so far in 2023-24
Source: The post is based on the article “Patents: Prime Minister acknowledges highest ever number of patents granted so far in 2023-24” published in “PIB” on 18th November 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has acknowledged the highest ever number of patents granted so far in 2023-24. What is Patent? Specifications Details What… Continue reading Patents: Prime Minister acknowledges highest ever number of patents granted so far in 2023-24
COP 28: India has a critical role in Dubai climate conference
Source: The post is based on the article “COP 28: India has a critical role in Dubai climate conference” published in “The Hindu” on 18th November 2023 Why in the News? COP 28 is going to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 30 November until 12 December 2023. What is COP? 1) COP… Continue reading COP 28: India has a critical role in Dubai climate conference
NEST Initiative: IGBC launches certification initiative ‘Nest’ to promote eco-friendly housing
Source: The post is based on the article “NEST Initiative: IGBC launches certification initiative ‘Nest’ to promote eco-friendly housing” published in “The Hindu” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has launched Nest Initiative. It will also be organizing the annual Green Building Congress 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.… Continue reading NEST Initiative: IGBC launches certification initiative ‘Nest’ to promote eco-friendly housing
Innovation Handshake: India and US launch ‘Innovation Handshake’ to deepen bilateral tech ties
Source: The post is based on the article “Innovation Handshake: India and US launch ‘Innovation Handshake’ to deepen bilateral tech ties” published in “Business Standard” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? India has signed a memorandum of understanding(MoU) with the US on “Enhancing Innovation Ecosystems through an Innovation Handshake”. What is an Innovation… Continue reading Innovation Handshake: India and US launch ‘Innovation Handshake’ to deepen bilateral tech ties
