Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?

Source: The post is based on the article “Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?” published in The Hindu on 2nd  September 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has relaxed the iron ore mining limit for Bellary, Chitradurga and Tumkur districts in Karnataka stating that conservation… Continue reading Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?

The complete story of INS Vikrant, and why India already wants to build another aircraft carrier

Source: The post is based on the article “The complete story of INS Vikrant, and why India already wants to build another aircraft carrier” published in Indian Express on 2nd September 2022. What is the News? INS Vikrant, the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier has been commissioned into the Indian Navy. What is INS Vikrant?… Continue reading The complete story of INS Vikrant, and why India already wants to build another aircraft carrier

Union Minister announces India’s first indigenously developed vaccine, “CERVAVAC” for the prevention of cervical cancer

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister announces India’s first indigenously developed vaccine, “CERVAVAC” for the prevention of cervical cancer” published in PIB on 1st September 2022 What is the News? Union Minister Science & Technology has launched India’s first indigenously developed vaccine, “CERVAVAC” for the prevention of cervical cancer. What is… Continue reading Union Minister announces India’s first indigenously developed vaccine, “CERVAVAC” for the prevention of cervical cancer

PM unveils new naval ensign, here’s why it is significant

Source: The post is based on the following articles “PM unveils new naval ensign, here’s why it is significant” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. “Navy’s ensign pays tribute to Shivaji” published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister unveiled the new Ensign (flag) of the Indian Navy in Kochi… Continue reading PM unveils new naval ensign, here’s why it is significant

Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) Portal: Seven States cold to Centre’s crime portal

Source: The post is based on the article “Seven States cold to Centre’s crime portal” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. What is the News? At least seven States and one Union Territory have not uploaded a single alert on the Crime Multi Agency Centre(Cri-MAC) portal since it was launched in March 2020.… Continue reading Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) Portal: Seven States cold to Centre’s crime portal

International Whale Shark Day: Wildlife Trust of India launches campaign to sensitise fishers along southwest coast

Source: The post is based on the article “International Whale Shark Day: Wildlife Trust of India launches campaign to sensitise fishers along southwest coast” published in Down To Earth on 1st September 2022. What is the News? Wildlife Trust of India(WTI) has launched the ‘Save the Whale Shark Campaign’ along Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep. What… Continue reading International Whale Shark Day: Wildlife Trust of India launches campaign to sensitise fishers along southwest coast

Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh” published in PIB on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals has granted ‘in-principle’ approval to the proposals of the three States Viz, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and… Continue reading Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh

Explained: Why has the US grounded its Chinook helicopters, and what it means for India

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why has the US grounded its Chinook helicopters, and what it means for India” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The US Army has grounded its fleet of CH-47 Chinook helicopters after finding the helicopter to be at risk of… Continue reading Explained: Why has the US grounded its Chinook helicopters, and what it means for India

PM inaugurates Atal Bridge on Sabarmati river

Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Atal Bridge on Sabarmati river” published in Hindustan Times on 27th August 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the pedestrian-only ‘Atal Bridge’ on Sabarmati river in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad city. What is Atal Bridge? Atal Bridge is a foot-over bridge (FOB) on… Continue reading PM inaugurates Atal Bridge on Sabarmati river

Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? With fears of a nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power plant growing, the European Union has decided to… Continue reading Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?

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