Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister lauds the MoES scientists for conducting world’s first locomotion trials of the Deep-Sea Mining System in the Central Indian Ocean” published in PIB on 29th July 2022. What is the News? The Minister of Science & Technology presented a National Science Award to Indian scientists… Continue reading Union Minister lauds the MoES scientists for conducting world’s first locomotion trials of the Deep-Sea Mining System in the Central Indian Ocean
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PM inaugurates India’s first bullion exchange at GIFT city, Gandhinagar
Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates India’s first bullion exchange at GIFT city, Gandhinagar” published in The Hindu on 30th July 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister launched the India International Bullion Exchange(IIBX) at GIFT city in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. What is India International Bullion Exchange(IIBX)? It is India’s first… Continue reading PM inaugurates India’s first bullion exchange at GIFT city, Gandhinagar
Celebrating new ways of reducing CO2 – the art of cutting carbon
Source: The post is based on the article “Celebrating new ways of reducing CO2 – the art of cutting carbon” published in BBC on 27th July 2022. What is the News? Scientists have been developing several new low-carbon technologies which could help cut CO2 emissions. What are the alternative technologies developed to reduce carbon emissions?… Continue reading Celebrating new ways of reducing CO2 – the art of cutting carbon
Union Minister convenes a meeting of Union Ministers and MPs from coastal states of the country to discuss the ongoing countrywide Coastal Clean Up Campaign launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister convenes a meeting of Union Ministers and MPs from coastal states of the country to discuss the ongoing countrywide Coastal Clean Up Campaign launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences” published in PIB on 29th July 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of… Continue reading Union Minister convenes a meeting of Union Ministers and MPs from coastal states of the country to discuss the ongoing countrywide Coastal Clean Up Campaign launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences
UN lays down guidelines to protect children displaced by climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “UN lays down guidelines to protect children displaced by climate change” published in Down To Earth on 26th July 2022. What is the News? United Nations-backed agencies have released “The Guiding Principles for Children on the Move in the Context of Climate Change”. These are guidelines to… Continue reading UN lays down guidelines to protect children displaced by climate change
GIFT City: India’s upcoming economic and financial hub
Source: The post is based on the article “GIFT City: India’s upcoming economic and financial hub” published in Indian Express on 29th July 2022. What is the News? India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The country needs to expand its economic and strategic activities globally and GIFT City, an emerging global… Continue reading GIFT City: India’s upcoming economic and financial hub
Suspension of MPs: the rules, and the powers of presiding officers
Source: The post is based on the article “Suspension of MPs: the rules, and the powers of presiding officers” published in Indian Express on 29th July 2022. What is the News? The two houses of Parliament have suspended 27 MPs between them. The Rajya Sabha suspensions are for the remaining part of this week and… Continue reading Suspension of MPs: the rules, and the powers of presiding officers
Lok Sabha passes family courts Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes family courts Bill” published in Indian Express on 29th July 2022. Present Status: Passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022. What is the Family Courts Act, 1984? The Family Courts… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes family courts Bill
Trend on Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Trend on Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) in India” published in PIB on 28th July 2022. What is the News? This article talks about the trends in Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) into India. What is the trend in FDI inflows into India in FY 21-22? FDI Inflows: India has received… Continue reading Trend on Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) in India
Family Planning Vision-2030 document: Government worried about teen pregnancies
Source: The post is based on the article “Government worried about teen pregnancies” published in The Hindu on 29th July 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the Family Planning Vision-2030 document. What are the key highlights from the Family Planning Vision-2030 document? India’s Population: India has the… Continue reading Family Planning Vision-2030 document: Government worried about teen pregnancies
