Malcha Mahal to be restored soon? Here’s what you need to know about this Tughlaq-era monument

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Malcha Mahal?3 Who was Firoz Shah Tughlaq?4 Taxes imposed under Firoz Shah Tughlaq5 Contributions What is the News? The Delhi government is about to renovate the 14th-century monument, Malcha Mahal. What is Malcha Mahal? Malcha Mahal is located in Delhi. It was built in 1325 by the then… Continue reading Malcha Mahal to be restored soon? Here’s what you need to know about this Tughlaq-era monument

In a first, IndiGo uses Indian navigation system to land aircraft

What is the News? An IndiGo-operated ATR 72-600 aircraft landed at Kishangarh airport using an approach process guided by GAGAN or GPS-aided GEO Augmented Navigation.  With this trial, India has joined a small group comprising the US, Japan and Europe with its own satellite-based augmentation system(SBAS). What is GAGAN? Developed by: The Airport Authority of… Continue reading In a first, IndiGo uses Indian navigation system to land aircraft

Special 301 Report 2022: India among most challenging economies, says USTR

What is the News? The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released Special 301 Report 2022. What is the Special 301 Report? Released by: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Purpose: To identify trading partners that do not adequately or effectively protect and enforce Intellectual Property (IP) rights or otherwise… Continue reading Special 301 Report 2022: India among most challenging economies, says USTR

Climate change is real: Strong cyclones to reduce in Bay of Bengal, rise in Arabian Sea by 2050, says study

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the study?2.1 Increase in Tropical Cyclones3 Opposite Impact on the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea What is the News? A study has been published in the Science Advances estimating the impact of Climate Change on Cyclones. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Climate change is real: Strong cyclones to reduce in Bay of Bengal, rise in Arabian Sea by 2050, says study

World Economic Outlook: Downward revision cycle for global economic outlook has begun

What is the News? The International Monetary Fund(IMF) has released the World Economic Outlook Report. What is the World Economic Outlook Report? The report is published by the IMF twice a year: One each in April and October. It also provides updates to these two reports in January and July. Aim: To provide analysis and… Continue reading World Economic Outlook: Downward revision cycle for global economic outlook has begun

Explained: The PIL against the lifetime status of ‘Cabinet minister’ to Goa’s Pratapsingh Rane

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the “Lifetime Status of the rank of Cabinet Minister”?3 What is the issue with this status?4 What does the 91st amendment say on this? What is the News? A petition has been filed in the High Court of Bombay challenging the “lifetime status of the rank of Cabinet… Continue reading Explained: The PIL against the lifetime status of ‘Cabinet minister’ to Goa’s Pratapsingh Rane

Explained | The Raisina Dialogue 2022 and its significance

What is the News? The Prime Minister of India has inaugurated the seventh edition of the Raisina Dialogue 2022. What is Raisina Dialogue? The Raisina Dialogue is an annual conference of India on geopolitics and geoeconomics. It addresses issues facing the global community. It takes its name from Raisina Hill, the seat of the Indian… Continue reading Explained | The Raisina Dialogue 2022 and its significance

Argentina to revive Falklands issue in India

What is the News? The Government of Argentina has launched a campaign in India demanding negotiation with the United Kingdom to settle the territorial dispute over the Islas Malvinas that are known as the Falkland Islands in the UK.  What is Falkland Island? Source: BBC The Falkland Islands is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean… Continue reading Argentina to revive Falklands issue in India

100 cities in six months: Govt’s ambitious ONDC pilots today

What is the News? The government of India’s ambitious Open Network for Digital Commerce’s(ONDCs) implementation is set to begin this week. It will be checked how the technology-enabled infrastructure works, thereby making processes more robust, before it is officially launched. What is Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC)? ONDC has been set up as a private… Continue reading 100 cities in six months: Govt’s ambitious ONDC pilots today

India launches Digital India RISC-V(DIR-V) program for next generation Microprocessors

What is the News? The Minister of Electronics and Information Technology has launched the Digital India RISC-V Microprocessor (DIR-V) Program.  What is the Digital India RISC-V Microprocessor(DIR-V) Program? Launched by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology  Aim: To enable the creation of Microprocessors for the future in India, and for the world, and achieve industry-grade… Continue reading India launches Digital India RISC-V(DIR-V) program for next generation Microprocessors

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