Source: The post is based on the article “Japan-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise – Jimex 2022” published in PIB on 14th September 2022. What is the News? The sixth edition of Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022 (JIMEX 22) hosted by the Indian Navy commenced in the Bay of Bengal. What is Exercise JIMEX? It is an… Continue reading Japan-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise – Jimex 2022
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Explained | The fall in natural rubber prices in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The fall in natural rubber prices in India” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2022. What is the News? After a moderate post-pandemic revival, the price of Natural Rubber(NR) has crashed to a 16-month low of ₹150 per kg in the Indian market. Where… Continue reading Explained | The fall in natural rubber prices in India
From promise to reality: 10 years after breakthrough, a CRISPR solution to problems of health begins to take shape
Source: The post is based on the article “From promise to reality: 10 years after breakthrough, a CRISPR solution to problems of health begins to take shape” published in Indian Express on 14th September 2022. What is the News? In the 10 years since the CRISPR technology has been developed, it has begun to deliver… Continue reading From promise to reality: 10 years after breakthrough, a CRISPR solution to problems of health begins to take shape
Explained | What is windfall tax and why are countries imposing it on the energy sector right now?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What is windfall tax and why are countries imposing it on the energy sector right now?” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2022. What is the News? The Finance Minister has defended the windfall tax imposed by the Government on domestic crude oil producers… Continue reading Explained | What is windfall tax and why are countries imposing it on the energy sector right now?
National List of Essential Medicines(NLEM): 384 drugs on essential medicines list
Source: The post is based on the article “384 drugs on essential medicines list” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) list. It has added 34 new medicines and dropped 26 old ones from… Continue reading National List of Essential Medicines(NLEM): 384 drugs on essential medicines list
India to hold G20 summit in September 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “India to hold G20 summit in September 2023” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2022. What is the News? India will assume the presidency of the G20 from December,2022 and host the summit of leaders of the G20 in New Delhi during September 9-10, 2023. What… Continue reading India to hold G20 summit in September 2023
After failing to get ‘National Importance’ status, NCERT vies for ‘deemed university’ tag
Source: The post is based on the article “After failing to get ‘National Importance’ status, NCERT vies for ‘deemed university’ tag” published in Indian Express on 14th September 2022. What is the News? National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has applied to the University Grants Commission (UGC) for the “deemed university” status under… Continue reading After failing to get ‘National Importance’ status, NCERT vies for ‘deemed university’ tag
Allahabad HC quashes UP govt orders notifying 17 OBC sub-castes as SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Allahabad HC quashes UP govt orders notifying 17 OBC sub-castes as SC” published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2022. What is the News? The Allahabad High Court has quashed Uttar Pradesh government orders through which 17 sub-castes from Other Backward Classes (OBC) were notified as Schedule… Continue reading Allahabad HC quashes UP govt orders notifying 17 OBC sub-castes as SC
New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness
Source: The post is based on the article “New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness” published in Hindu Businessline on 13th September 2022. What is the News? A new fund named Financial Intermediary Fund(FIF) has been established for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response(PPR). What is the Financial Intermediary Fund(FIF)? Purpose: To provide additional,… Continue reading New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness
Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?
Source: The post is based on the article “Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?” published in Down To Earth on 13th September 2022. What is the News? Germany has launched the world’s first fleet of fully hydrogen-powered trains. About the World’s first fleet of fully hydrogen-powered trains: Launched by:… Continue reading Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?
