What are millets, the grains on PM Narendra Modi’s lunch menu?

Source: The post is based on the article “What are millets, the grains on PM Narendra Modi’s lunch menu?” published in Indian Express on 22nd December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are millets, India’s indigenous foodgrains?3 Where are millets produced in India?4 What are the benefits of Millets? What is the News? 2023… Continue reading What are millets, the grains on PM Narendra Modi’s lunch menu?

Urban-20 (U20) event being organized under G20 presidency of India

Source: The post is based on the article “Urban-20 (U20) event being organized under G20 presidency of India” published in PIB on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is organizing the Urban 20 event under the G20 Presidency of India. What is Urban 20 (U20)? Urban-20 (U20)… Continue reading Urban-20 (U20) event being organized under G20 presidency of India

Amendments to the Co-operative Societies Act

Source: The post is based on the article “Amendments to the Co-operative Societies Act” published in Indian Express on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The Lok Sabha has referred the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill 2022 to a joint committee of Parliament. The Bill seeks to amend the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.… Continue reading Amendments to the Co-operative Societies Act

With 9 new additions, registered Geographical Indications (GI) rise to 432

Source: The post is based on the article “With 9 new additions, registered Geographical Indications (GI) rise to 432” published in AIR on 20th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the items that have been given GI Tag recently?2.1 Assam Gamosa3 Telangana’s Tandur Red Gram4 Alibag White Onion of Maharashtra4.1 Raktsey Karpo… Continue reading With 9 new additions, registered Geographical Indications (GI) rise to 432

Year End Review 2022- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy” published in PIB on 21st December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Minority of New and Renewable Energy has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the… Continue reading Year End Review 2022- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Explained | A new global biodiversity framework

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | A new global biodiversity framework” published in The Hindu on 21st December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework(GBF)?3 What are the key targets under GBF?4 What is the significance of this framework on biodiversity?5 What is the major… Continue reading Explained | A new global biodiversity framework

Status of centres of excellence scheme ‘AYURSWASTHYA Yojana’

Source: The post is based on the article “Status of centres of excellence scheme ‘AYURSWASTHYA Yojana’” published in PIB on 20th December 2022 What is the News? Minister of Ayush has informed Rajya Sabha about the AYURSWASTHYA Yojana. What is AYURSWASTHYA Yojana? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Ayush Type: Central Sector Scheme Merged schemes: This scheme… Continue reading Status of centres of excellence scheme ‘AYURSWASTHYA Yojana’

Fifth Scorpène-class submarine Vagir delivered to Navy

Source: The post is based on the article “Fifth Scorpène-class submarine Vagir delivered to Navy” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 What is the News? The fifth Scorpène-class conventional submarine, Vagir was delivered to the Navy by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited(MDL). What is INS Vagir? INS Vagir is the fifth submarine under Project 75… Continue reading Fifth Scorpène-class submarine Vagir delivered to Navy

Explained | How can mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How can mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) cancer vaccine?3 How does the vaccine work?4 What is the significance of this vaccine? What is the News? The… Continue reading Explained | How can mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?

LAUNCH OF ‘ARNALA’, FIRST SHIP OF ASW SWC(GRSE) PROJECT

Source: The post is based on the article “LAUNCH OF ‘ARNALA’, FIRST SHIP OF ASW SWC(GRSE) PROJECT” published in PIB on 21st December 2022 What is the News? Indian Navy Ship(INS) Arnala was launched at Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T’s) Kattupalli shipyard near Chennai. What is INS Arnala? INS Arnala is the first of the eight… Continue reading LAUNCH OF ‘ARNALA’, FIRST SHIP OF ASW SWC(GRSE) PROJECT

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