Source: The post is based on the article “IAF chief takes delivery of first C-295 transport aircraft in Spain” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2023 What is the News? Indian Air Force(IAF) has received the first C-295 MW transport aircraft from Airbus. What is a C-295 MW aircraft? C-295 is a new-generation tactical… Continue reading IAF chief takes delivery of first C-295 transport aircraft in Spain
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For sickle cell patients, an elusive disability certificate
Source: The post is based on the article “For sickle cell patients, an elusive disability certificate” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2023 What is the News? The Union government has been publicizing its campaign to ‘eradicate’ sickle-cell disease by 2047. But there are some issues the government is facing in the issuance of… Continue reading For sickle cell patients, an elusive disability certificate
Fourth G20 Global Partnership For Financial Inclusion Meeting is scheduled to be held in Mumbai
Source: The post is based on the article “Fourth G20 Global Partnership For Financial Inclusion Meeting is scheduled to be held in Mumbai” published in PIB on 14th September 2023 What is the News? The Fourth G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) Meeting is being held in Mumbai What is Global Partnership for Financial… Continue reading Fourth G20 Global Partnership For Financial Inclusion Meeting is scheduled to be held in Mumbai
Transfer of personal data under UN treaty will be under domestic laws: India
Source: The post is based on the article “Transfer of personal data under UN treaty will be under domestic laws: India” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2023 What is the News? United Nations member states are negotiating the UN Cybercrime Convention to counter cybercrimes. This convention has been under negotiation for three years… Continue reading Transfer of personal data under UN treaty will be under domestic laws: India
Government of India and World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Collaborate to Strengthen One Health Approach for Pandemic Preparedness
Source: The post is based on the article “Government of India and World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Collaborate to Strengthen One Health Approach for Pandemic Preparedness” published in PIB on 14th September 2023 What is the News? The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying in partnership with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)… Continue reading Government of India and World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Collaborate to Strengthen One Health Approach for Pandemic Preparedness
Behind Libya’s catastrophic flooding: Extreme weather, vulnerable geography, and crumbling infrastructure
Source: The post is based on the article “Behind Libya’s catastrophic flooding: Extreme weather, vulnerable geography, and crumbling infrastructure” published in Indian Express on 14th September 2023 What is the News? More than 5,000 people have died and thousands more are missing after devastating floods swept through the Libyan port city of Derna. Where is… Continue reading Behind Libya’s catastrophic flooding: Extreme weather, vulnerable geography, and crumbling infrastructure
PM, Saudi Crown Prince chair SPC meeting: What is the Strategic Partnership Council
Source: The post is based on the article “PM, Saudi Crown Prince chair SPC meeting: What is the Strategic Partnership Council” published in Indian Express on 12th September 2023 What is the News? Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister co-chaired the first summit-level meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC). What is… Continue reading PM, Saudi Crown Prince chair SPC meeting: What is the Strategic Partnership Council
Petition for counting all VVPAT slips during elections: What the Election Commission, activists argue
Source: The post is based on the article “Petition for counting all VVPAT slips during elections: What the Election Commission, activists argue” published in Indian Express on 13th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail(VVPAT)?3 When was VVPAT first introduced?4 What percentage of VVPAT slips are counted as… Continue reading Petition for counting all VVPAT slips during elections: What the Election Commission, activists argue
Salem sago gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Salem sago gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 12th September 2023 What is the News? Salem Starch and Sago Manufacturers Service Industrial Cooperative Society Ltd. (SAGOSERVE) from Tamil Nadu has received a Geographical Indication(GI) Tag for Salem sago. What is Salem sago? Source: The Hindu… Continue reading Salem sago gets GI tag
Nipah kills two in Kerala: What is this virus, why is it dangerous even though it doesn’t spread fast
Source: The post is based on the article “Nipah kills two in Kerala: What is this virus, why is it dangerous even though it doesn’t spread fast” published in Indian Express on 12th September 2023 What is the News? Cases of Nipah Virus have been found in Kerala again after two people were confirmed to… Continue reading Nipah kills two in Kerala: What is this virus, why is it dangerous even though it doesn’t spread fast
