Source: The post is based on the article “Draft Bill vests powers entirely in Geological Survey of India, say expert” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the Bill?3 What are the Key Provisions of the Bill?4 What are the concerns with the Bill?5… Continue reading Draft Bill vests powers entirely in Geological Survey of India, say expert
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Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis
Source: The post is based on the article “Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign aimed at ending filariasis disease. What is Filariasis? Lymphatic filariasis commonly… Continue reading Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis
India lends help as earthquake shakes Turkey, Syria to the core: What is Operation Dost?
Source: The post is based on the article “India lends help as earthquake shakes Turkey, Syria to the core: What is Operation Dost?” published in TOI on 12th February 2023. What is the News? India has launched ‘Operation Dost’ to extend assistance to Turkey and Syria, the nations hit by an intense 7.9-magnitude earthquake. What… Continue reading India lends help as earthquake shakes Turkey, Syria to the core: What is Operation Dost?
MeitY may soon integrate ChatGPT with WhatsApp for key government schemes
Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY may soon integrate ChatGPT with WhatsApp for key government schemes” published in Indian Express on 13th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Government of India working on?3 What is ChatGPT?4 What is BHASHINI?5 What is Bhasha Daan? What is the News? Bhashini,… Continue reading MeitY may soon integrate ChatGPT with WhatsApp for key government schemes
New broadband definition highlights the plight of India’s barely connected “grey spots”
Source: The post is based on the article “New broadband definition highlights the plight of India’s barely connected grey spots” published in The Hindu on 13th February 2023. What is the News? Recently, the definition of broadband was upgraded to mandate a minimum speed of 2Mbps. But telecom companies rarely prioritize the connectivity of users… Continue reading New broadband definition highlights the plight of India’s barely connected “grey spots”
What are microLED displays, and why is Apple shifting to it?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are microLED displays, and why is Apple shifting to it?” published in The Hindu on 13th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is MicroLED display technology?3 What are the benefits of MicroLED display technology?4 What are the challenges with MicroLED display technology? What is… Continue reading What are microLED displays, and why is Apple shifting to it?
G-20 tourists can use UPI at select Indian airports: How?
Source: The post is based on the article “G-20 tourists can use UPI at select Indian airports: How?” published in Indian Express on 13th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What has been announced by the RBI?3 Who can utilize this system?4 How will the PPIs be issued? What is the News? Reserve Bank… Continue reading G-20 tourists can use UPI at select Indian airports: How?
Centre proposes hefty hike in charges at small airports
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre proposes hefty hike in charges at small airports” published in Livemint on 13th February 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has proposed to hike the parking and user development fees at small airports. What has the Ministry of Civil Aviation proposed for… Continue reading Centre proposes hefty hike in charges at small airports
Global Biofuel Alliance: One of the priorities under India’s G20 Presidency
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Biofuel Alliance: One of the priorities under India’s G20 Presidency” published in PIB on 12th February 2023. What is the News? India, Brazil and the US as leading biofuel producers and consumers will work towards establishing Global Biofuels Alliance. What is the Global Biofuels Alliance? To… Continue reading Global Biofuel Alliance: One of the priorities under India’s G20 Presidency
Earth sciences ministry made progress but has been ‘sluggish’ on a few counts: Parliamentary report
Source: The post is based on the article “Earth sciences ministry made progress but has been ‘sluggish’ on a few counts: Parliamentary report” published in Down To Earth on 12th February 2023. What is the News? According to a Parliamentary committee report, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) made progress but has been ‘sluggish’ on… Continue reading Earth sciences ministry made progress but has been ‘sluggish’ on a few counts: Parliamentary report
