Source: The post is based on the article “Google Launches “India Ki Udaan” Project To Mark 75 Years Of Independence” published in NDTV on 6th August 2022. What is the News? Google has launched the “India ki Udaan” Project to mark 75 years of Independence. What is the India ki Udaan Project? Executed by: Google… Continue reading Google Launches “India Ki Udaan” Project To Mark 75 Years Of Independence
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Gender gaps in food: 150 million more women went hungry than men in 2021
Source: The post is based on the article “Gender gaps in food: 150 million more women went hungry than men in 2021” published in Down To Earth on 7th August 2022. What is the News? CARE, an international humanitarian organization has released a report titled “Food Security and Gender Equality: A synergistic understudied symphony”. The… Continue reading Gender gaps in food: 150 million more women went hungry than men in 2021
Mother being natural guardian of child has right to decide surname, says SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Mother being natural guardian of child has right to decide surname, says SC” published in Indian Express on 29th July 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has ruled that a mother, being the only natural guardian of the child after the death of the biological… Continue reading Mother being natural guardian of child has right to decide surname, says SC
Satellites no longer usable after deviation: ISRO on maiden SSLV mission
Source: The post is based on the article “Satellites no longer usable after deviation: ISRO on maiden SSLV mission” published in Business Standard on 7th August 2022. What is the News? Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) has launched the first Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV) from Sriharikota. The vehicle carried an Earth Observation Satellite named EOS-02 and… Continue reading Satellites no longer usable after deviation: ISRO on maiden SSLV mission
Explained | The workings of the Supreme Court collegium
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The workings of the Supreme Court collegium” published in The Hindu on 7th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Collegium System?3 How are judicial appointments to the Supreme Court made?4 What are the criticisms against the collegium?5 What are the attempts… Continue reading Explained | The workings of the Supreme Court collegium
First ever repair of a US Navy Ship in India; ‘Charles Drew’ arrives at L&T Kattupalli shipyard
Source: The post is based on the article “First ever repair of a US Navy Ship in India; ‘Charles Drew’ arrives at L&T Kattupalli shipyard” published in PIB on 7th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has a US Naval Ship come to India for repair?3 What is the significance of this development?4… Continue reading First ever repair of a US Navy Ship in India; ‘Charles Drew’ arrives at L&T Kattupalli shipyard
Explained| The Great Barrier Reef’s recovery and vulnerability to climate threats
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained| The Great Barrier Reef’s recovery and vulnerability to climate threats” published in The Hindu on 7th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Corals?2.1 Corals are of two types3 What is Coral Bleaching?4 What is the Great Barrier Reef?5 What does the report say… Continue reading Explained| The Great Barrier Reef’s recovery and vulnerability to climate threats
India begins cooperation with Bahrain-based Combined Maritime Forces
Source: The post is based on the article “India begins cooperation with Bahrain-based Combined Maritime Forces” published in The Hindu on 8th August 2022. What is the News? India has formally commenced cooperation with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). However, the modalities of the exact nature of cooperation are being worked out. Note: At the… Continue reading India begins cooperation with Bahrain-based Combined Maritime Forces
Indian Virtual Herbarium, biggest database of country’s flora, is a global hit
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Virtual Herbarium, biggest database of country’s flora, is a global hit” published in PIB on 7th August 2022. What is the News? In the ‘Mann Ki Baat ‘episode, the Prime Minister talked about the Indian Virtual Herbarium. What is Indian Virtual Herbarium? Developed by: Botanical Survey… Continue reading Indian Virtual Herbarium, biggest database of country’s flora, is a global hit
Explained: What is a carbon market, and why does India want to create one?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is a carbon market, and why does India want to create one?” published in Indian Express on 6th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Carbon Markets?3 Where do Carbon Markets stand at the International level?4 What does the Bill seek to create?… Continue reading Explained: What is a carbon market, and why does India want to create one?
