Source: The post is based on the article “States ask Centre to curb its cess habit at pre-budget meeting” published in The Hindu on 26th November. What is the News? The Finance ministers of states and union territories held their pre-Budget meeting with the Union Finance Minister. What are the issues raised by the States… Continue reading States ask Centre to curb its cess habit at pre-budget meeting
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India’s wheat planting area up nearly 11% y/y on record prices
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s wheat planting area up nearly 11% y/y on record prices” published in Business Standard on 26th November. What is the News? According to Government data, Indian farmers have planted wheat on 15.3 million hectares since October 1,2022 when the current sowing season began. This is an… Continue reading India’s wheat planting area up nearly 11% y/y on record prices
Ambition on Melting Ice(AMI) Group: COP27: 18 countries join group on cryosphere loss, see it as major contributor to sea-level rise
Source: The post is based on the article “COP27: 18 countries join group on cryosphere loss, see it as major contributor to sea-level rise” published in Down To Earth on 26th November. What is the News? At COP 27, a broad coalition of 18 governments — led by the two polar and mountain nations of… Continue reading Ambition on Melting Ice(AMI) Group: COP27: 18 countries join group on cryosphere loss, see it as major contributor to sea-level rise
India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term
Source: The post is based on the article “India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term” published in PIB on 25th November. What is the News? India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25… Continue reading India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term
Centre launches ‘Toilets 2.0’ campaign in Bengaluru
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre launches ‘Toilets 2.0’ campaign in Bengaluru” published in The Hindu on 21st November. What is the News? The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) has launched the Toilets 2.0 campaign in Bengaluru on the occasion of World Toilet Day 2022. What is Toilets 2.0 Campaign?… Continue reading Centre launches ‘Toilets 2.0’ campaign in Bengaluru
What is a loan write-off and why do banks do it?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a loan write-off and why do banks do it?” published in Indian Express on 23rd November. What is the News? According to RBI data, banks wrote off more than Rs 10 lakh crore in loans over the last five years. They have been able to… Continue reading What is a loan write-off and why do banks do it?
Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr
Source: The post is based on the article “Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr” published in PIB on 24th November. What is the News? The Indian Navy’s guided missile stealth frigate, INS Trikand, offshore patrol vessel, INS Sumitra, and Maritime Patrol Aircraft(MPA) Dornier participated in the 13th Edition of the Exercise ‘Naseem Al Bahr’(Sea Breeze). What is Exercise Naseem… Continue reading Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr
Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT): Govt mulls nodal body to secure power grids
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt mulls nodal body to secure power grids” published in Livemint on 25th November. What is the News? The Government of India is planning to set up a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) at the Central Electricity Authority to avert cyber attacks on the country’s power… Continue reading Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT): Govt mulls nodal body to secure power grids
Civil Aviation Ministry notifies draft Aircraft Security Rules, 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Civil Aviation Ministry notifies draft Aircraft Security Rules, 2022” published in The Hindu on 24th November. What is the News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified the Draft Aircraft Security Rules, 2022. What is the purpose of Draft Aircraft Security Rules, 2022? The Draft Aircraft Security… Continue reading Civil Aviation Ministry notifies draft Aircraft Security Rules, 2022
India Air Force conducting HADR Exercise Samanvay 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “India Air Force conducting HADR Exercise Samanvay 2022” published in PIB on 24th November. What is the News? The Indian Air Force is conducting the Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief(HADR) Exercise ‘Samanvay 2022’ at Air Force Station Agra. The exercise will see participation by representatives… Continue reading India Air Force conducting HADR Exercise Samanvay 2022
