Contents1 What is the News?2 About Exercise Konkan Shakti3 What are the components of Exercise Konkan Shakti?4 What are the other exercises between India and UK? What is the News? India and UK have started the Exercise Konkan Shakti 2021 from October 21, 2021. About Exercise Konkan Shakti Exercise Konkan Shakti is the first-ever tri-services… Continue reading India, UK begin first-ever joint tri-services exercise
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Fourth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance closes with a promise to achieve $1 trillion global in solar investments by 2030
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the fourth general assembly of ISA3 What are the key Highlights of the Fourth General Assembly of ISA?4 About One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) initiative What is the News? The fourth general assembly of the International Solar Alliance(ISA) was held virtually. About the fourth general assembly of… Continue reading Fourth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance closes with a promise to achieve $1 trillion global in solar investments by 2030
Odisha to relocate 420 families from Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary in Bargarh district
What is the News? The Odisha Government has decided to relocate around 420 families from four zero-connectivity villages in Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary. The relocation is aimed at reducing man-animal conflict and providing better living conditions to the displaced families. About Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary is located in Odisha. A third of the sanctuary’s… Continue reading Odisha to relocate 420 families from Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary in Bargarh district
Plastic pollution in aquatic systems may triple by 2040: UNEP
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the report?3 What are the key findings of the report?3.1 Recycling of Plastic Waste3.2 Growing Problem of Marine Plastic3.3 Main Sources of Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution3.4 Impact of Plastic Waste on Climate3.5 Impact of Plastic Waste on Economy What is the News? The UN… Continue reading Plastic pollution in aquatic systems may triple by 2040: UNEP
High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target ABHYAS successfully flight-tested by DRDO
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully flight-tested Abhyas High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. What is Abhyas? Abhyas is an indigenously developed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV) that will be used as a target for the evaluation of various missile systems. Developed by: It has… Continue reading High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target ABHYAS successfully flight-tested by DRDO
Indian Railways likely to become world’s first ‘net-zero’ carbon emitter by 2030
Synopsis: Indian railways announced a grand plan to achieve net-zero carbon emission. But the plan might face a few challenges in implementation. Contents1 Introduction2 About Indian Railways and its carbon emissions3 What are Indian Railways plans to become a net-zero emitter? 4 What are the projects launched by Indian Railways to achieve the Net Zero Emissions?5… Continue reading Indian Railways likely to become world’s first ‘net-zero’ carbon emitter by 2030
School students to prepare projects on lives of gallantry award winners under ‘Veer Gatha’ initiative
What is the News? The Government of India has launched the Veer Gatha Initiative. What is the Veer Gatha Initiative? Under the initiative, school students across the country will prepare projects in the form of poems, paintings, essays or multimedia presentations on the lives of gallantry award winners. Aim of the Project The aim of… Continue reading School students to prepare projects on lives of gallantry award winners under ‘Veer Gatha’ initiative
Launch of NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission Digi-Book Innovations for You Sector in Focus – Health Care
What is the News? NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has launched – “Innovations for You”. About Innovations for You Innovations for You is a digital book that aims to showcase the success stories of Atal Innovation Mission’s Startups in different domains. These startups have worked to create new, disruptive and innovative products, services and… Continue reading Launch of NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission Digi-Book Innovations for You Sector in Focus – Health Care
Govt sets up ‘war room’ on movement of fertilisers
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the issue?3 What is the Government doing to overcome the shortage of fertilizers?4 What are a few important fertilizers used in India? What is the News? The Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has set up a war room on the movement of fertilizers.… Continue reading Govt sets up ‘war room’ on movement of fertilisers
Explained: Why a peak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is now named after Manipur
What is the News? The Government of India has renamed Mount Harriet of Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands to Mount Manipur. Contents1 Why was Mount Harriet named as Mount Manipur?2 About Anglo Manipur War3 What was the reason for the Anglo Manipur War?4 Who won the war then?5 What is the significance of the Anglo… Continue reading Explained: Why a peak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is now named after Manipur
