Source: The post is based on the article “Centre seeks to reward all Jal Jeevan Projects by year’s end” published in Livemint on 23rd July 2022. What is the News? The Government of India seeks to award work for the entire Jal Jeevan Mission project to contractors by the end of this year, as it… Continue reading Centre seeks to reward all Jal Jeevan Projects by year’s end
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19th century painting of Raja Serfoji, son stolen from Thanjavur Saraswathi Mahal traced to U.S. museum
Source: The post is based on the article “19th-century painting of Raja Serfoji, son stolen from Thanjavur Saraswathi Mahal traced to U.S. museum” published in The Hindu on 23rd July 2022. What is the News? A rare 19th-century painting of Raja Serfoji and his son Sivaji, which was stolen from Saraswathi Mahal, Thanjavur has been… Continue reading 19th century painting of Raja Serfoji, son stolen from Thanjavur Saraswathi Mahal traced to U.S. museum
MoD bans imports from 18 top defence platforms, items to be made in India
Source: The post is based on the article “MoD bans imports from 18 top defence platforms, items to be made in India” published in Business Standard on 23rd July 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Defence has till now released three positive indigenisation lists comprising major equipment/platforms that can no longer be imported.… Continue reading MoD bans imports from 18 top defence platforms, items to be made in India
Explained: Why India has cut windfall tax on diesel, aviation fuel exports
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why India has cut windfall tax on diesel, aviation fuel exports” published in Indian Express on 20th July 2022. What is the News? The government of India has slashed windfall tax on domestically produced crude, diesel and aviation turbine fuel, withdrew the levy on petrol and… Continue reading Explained: Why India has cut windfall tax on diesel, aviation fuel exports
Jawaharlal Nehru Port becomes first 100% Landlord Major Port of India
Source: The post is based on the article “Jawaharlal Nehru Port becomes first 100% Landlord Major Port of India” published in PIB on 21st July 2022. What is the News? Jawaharlal Nehru Port(JNP) has become the first major landlord port in India following the awarding of a private tender to expand Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container… Continue reading Jawaharlal Nehru Port becomes first 100% Landlord Major Port of India
With 14.4 judges per million people, undertrials at historic high
Source: The post is based on the article “With 14.4 judges per million people, undertrials at historic high” published in Business Standard on 23rd July 2022. What is the News? This article talks about the vacancies in the judiciary and the increasing number of undertrials in jails. What are the key highlights? Undertrials: The number… Continue reading With 14.4 judges per million people, undertrials at historic high
The Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (Agreement) at the WTO Ministerial meeting
Source: The post is based on the article “The Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (Agreement) at the WTO Ministerial meeting” published in PIB on 22nd July 2022. What is the News? The Minister of Commerce and Industry has informed Rajya Sabha about Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. What is the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies? The WTO Agreement… Continue reading The Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (Agreement) at the WTO Ministerial meeting
Explained | How is Kerala fighting against monkeypox?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How is Kerala fighting against monkeypox?” published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2022. What is the News? Kerala has detected two cases of Monkeypox.While both patients are in isolation and treatment, the State Health department has strengthened surveillance and control measures across all districts.… Continue reading Explained | How is Kerala fighting against monkeypox?
Explained: The Kali Bein and its significance for Sikhs
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: The Kali Bein and its significance for Sikhs” published in Indian Express on 22nd July 2022. What is the News? Punjab Chief Minister has been admitted to Delhi’s Apollo Hospital days after he had drunk a glass of water directly from the Kali Bein. What is… Continue reading Explained: The Kali Bein and its significance for Sikhs
Hydrophobic ingredients in combination with obsolete antibiotics can counter multidrug-resistant bacteria
Source: The post is based on the article “Hydrophobic ingredients in combination with obsolete antibiotics can counter multidrug-resistant bacteria” published in PIB on 21st July 2022. What is the News? Scientists have come up with a new approach to revitalizing the efficacy of existing antibiotics to counter the rising menace of multidrug-resistant bacteria. The problem… Continue reading Hydrophobic ingredients in combination with obsolete antibiotics can counter multidrug-resistant bacteria
