Source: This post is based on the article “Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces Contingent Arrives in India For Joint Exercise “EX Dharma Guardian-2022”” published in PIB on 25th February 2022. What is the News? Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces have arrived in India For Joint Exercise “EX Dharma Guardian-2022”. The exercise will be conducted at… Continue reading Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces Contingent Arrives in India For Joint Exercise “EX Dharma Guardian-2022”
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Explained: Who gets VIP security cover, and how?
What is the News? Dera Sacha Sauda chief has been provided Z plus category security by the Haryana government. This decision has generated considerable interest as the person was serving a 20-year sentence and was released on furlough. What is VIP Security? The protection given to someone who holds a position of consequence either in… Continue reading Explained: Who gets VIP security cover, and how?
Govt has approved continuation of the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme till 2026
What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme till 2026. What is Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking(IVFRT) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Aim: – To modernize and upgrade Immigration and Visa services. – To provide a secure and integrated service delivery framework… Continue reading Govt has approved continuation of the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme till 2026
C-DOT bags 3 awards for its indigenously designed & developed innovative Telecom solutions at 12th Annual Aegis Graham Bell Awards
What is the News? The Centre for Development of Telematics(C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D centre of the Government of India, has bagged three awards at the 12th Annual Aegis Graham Bell Awards. What is the Aegis Graham Bell Award? Aegis Graham Bell Award is a tribute to the father of telephony and great innovator, Alexander… Continue reading C-DOT bags 3 awards for its indigenously designed & developed innovative Telecom solutions at 12th Annual Aegis Graham Bell Awards
Draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022: Centre proposes law to control distribution, price, quality of fertilizers
What is the News? The Department of Fertilizers has sought comments from all stakeholders on the draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022. About the Draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022 Aim – To promote the development and sustainable use of balanced fertilizers, including bio-fertilisers, bio-stimulates, nano-fertilizers and organic fertilizers. – To simplify the… Continue reading Draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022: Centre proposes law to control distribution, price, quality of fertilizers
Iraq’s second largest lake drying up, turning up dead fish
What is the News? Iraq’s Razzaza Lake was once a tourist attraction known for its beautiful scenery and an abundance of fish that locals depended on. Now, dead fish litter its shores and the once-fertile lands around it have turned into a barren desert. Where is Razzaza Lake? Razzaza Lake, also known as Lake Milh,… Continue reading Iraq’s second largest lake drying up, turning up dead fish
Explained: How does wireless charging work and the effect it has on phone’s battery
What is the News? Most consumers who are investing in flagship smartphones are opting for wireless chargers. However, there are some people who are still wary of adopting this tech, despite its convenience. What is Wireless Charging? Wireless charging is the transfer of power from a power outlet to the device, without the need for… Continue reading Explained: How does wireless charging work and the effect it has on phone’s battery
Cyberwarfare: Everything you need to know
What is the News? Ukraine has been hit by a wave of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure companies. The timing and scale of the attacks point towards hackers working at the behest of Russia. What is Cyber Warfare? Cyberwarfare has emerged as a new form of retaliation or passive aggression deployed by nations that do not… Continue reading Cyberwarfare: Everything you need to know
How the saltwater crocodile once lorded over Vietnam’s waterways and then died out
What is the News? Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) which was once used to be found in Vietnam and southern China has become extinct in these areas due to human activity. What is a Saltwater Crocodile? Saltwater Crocodile is the largest of the 23 species of ‘extant’ or living crocodilians. This includes ‘true crocodiles’, alligators and… Continue reading How the saltwater crocodile once lorded over Vietnam’s waterways and then died out
CORBEVAX receives DCGI approval for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for 12-18 years age group
What is the News? Drugs Controller General of India(DGCI) has given emergency use authorisation to Corbevax vaccine for use in children between 12 and 18 years of age. What is Corbevax Vaccine? Corbevax is India’s first indigenously developed Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) protein subunit vaccine. Manufactured by: Hyderabad-based Biological E. Click Here to read more… Continue reading CORBEVAX receives DCGI approval for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for 12-18 years age group
