Source: The post is based on the article “IAF to fly AN-32 on blended biodiesel for 200 hours” published in The Hindu on 17th September 2022. What is the News? Indian Air Force(IAF) is planning to fly an AN-32 transport aircraft modified to operate on 10% blended biodiesel for 200 flight hours in the next… Continue reading IAF to fly AN-32 on blended biodiesel for 200 hours
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Shallow-water mining not a ‘silver bullet’ to resolve growing global need for metals: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Shallow-water mining not a ‘silver bullet’ to resolve growing global need for metals: Study” published in Down To Earth on 15th September 2022. What is the News? A group of researchers has suggested that Shallow Water Mining is in direct conflict with Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainability Goals… Continue reading Shallow-water mining not a ‘silver bullet’ to resolve growing global need for metals: Study
Varanasi nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital at the 2022 SCO Summit
Source: The post is based on the article “Varanasi nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital at the 2022 SCO Summit” published in PIB on 16th September 2022. What is the News? The 22nd Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) Council of Heads of State was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The Samarkand Declaration… Continue reading Varanasi nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital at the 2022 SCO Summit
MeitY Startup Hub and Meta collaborate to accelerate XR technology startups in India
Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY Startup Hub and Meta collaborate to accelerate XR technology startups in India” published in PIB on 14th September 2022. What is the News? MeitY Startup Hub(MSH) in collaboration with Meta will launch a program to support and accelerate Extended reality(XR) technology startups across India. What is… Continue reading MeitY Startup Hub and Meta collaborate to accelerate XR technology startups in India
In rare move, SC bench order criticizes CJI’s listing system
Source: The post is based on the article “In rare move, SC bench order criticizes CJI’s listing system” published in TOI on 15th September 2022. What is the News? A Supreme Court Bench has said the new listing system hardly gives any time to hear cases post-lunch. What is the new listing system introduced by… Continue reading In rare move, SC bench order criticizes CJI’s listing system
Delay in PM’s flagship rural housing scheme to invite penalty
Source: The post is based on the article “Delay in PM’s flagship rural housing scheme to invite penalty” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2022. What is the News? The Union Ministry of Rural Development has come up with a set of penalties that the State governments will have to bear for any further… Continue reading Delay in PM’s flagship rural housing scheme to invite penalty
Tamil Nadu’s new breakfast scheme in schools
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu’s new breakfast scheme in schools” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2022. What is the News? Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has launched the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme for students of Class I to V in government schools. What is the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme?… Continue reading Tamil Nadu’s new breakfast scheme in schools
Why Jharkhand wants to define a ‘local’ with 1932 as the cut-off for domicile
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Jharkhand wants to define a ‘local’ with 1932 as the cut-off for domicile” published in Indian Express on 16th September 2022. What is the News? The Jharkhand Cabinet has approved the draft ‘Local Resident of Jharkhand Bill’. What is the purpose of draft ‘Local Resident of… Continue reading Why Jharkhand wants to define a ‘local’ with 1932 as the cut-off for domicile
Online portal “E-Baal Nidan” for redressal of grievances against violation of child rights revamped
Source: The post is based on the article “Online portal “E-Baal Nidan” for redressal of grievances against violation of child rights revamped” published in PIB on 15th September 2022. What is the News? National Commission for Protection of Child Rights(NCPCR) has added several new features to the “E-Baal Nidan” portal. What is the E-Baal Nidan Portal?… Continue reading Online portal “E-Baal Nidan” for redressal of grievances against violation of child rights revamped
India, France agree to expand cooperation on Indo-Pacific body
Source: The post is based on the article “India, France agree to expand cooperation on Indo-Pacific body” published in Indian Express on 15th September 2022. What is the News? The French Foreign Minister is on a visit to India. What are the key highlights from her visit? On Indo-Pacific: India and France have agreed to… Continue reading India, France agree to expand cooperation on Indo-Pacific body
