Source: Business Standard What is the News? Federation of Indian Exports Organization (FIEO) has said that signing free trade agreements (FTAs) with India’s major trading partners such as the United States, UK, EU, Australia will boost exports and help in attracting more foreign investments into the country. What are FTAs (Free Trade Agreements)? FTAs are… Continue reading FTAs with key nations will boost exports, attract more investments: FIEO
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Repeal draft Cinematograph Bill: film fraternity writes to I&B ministry
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Film Fraternity has written a letter to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(I&B) to withdraw the Draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2021. About the Draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021. The Draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021 makes an amendment to the Cinematograph Act,1952. The bill gives the union government… Continue reading Repeal draft Cinematograph Bill: film fraternity writes to I&B ministry
Govt Plans national stockpile of life-saving drugs
Source: TOI What is the News? The Government of India is in discussions with the pharma and medical devices industry to create a “National Stockpile of Life Saving Drugs and Vital Equipment” to combat the third Covid wave. What is the current system of Life Saving Drugs Storage? Currently, the government is undertaking only a… Continue reading Govt Plans national stockpile of life-saving drugs
India successfully test-fires Agni P, a new missile in Agni series
Source: PIB What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully flight-tested a New Generation Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile Agni P from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha. About Agni-P: Agni P is a new generation advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles. Features of Agni P Missile: Canister… Continue reading India successfully test-fires Agni P, a new missile in Agni series
Govt. unveils Rs 6.28 lakh cr stimulus post second COVID wave
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, Livemint What is the News? Union Finance Minister has announced a number of measures to provide relief to diverse sectors affected by the 2nd wave of COVID-19 pandemic. What are the measures announced by the Government? The measures announced by the Government have been clubbed into 3 broad categories:-… Continue reading Govt. unveils Rs 6.28 lakh cr stimulus post second COVID wave
China completes Tibet highway
What is the News? China has completed building a highway in a remote part of southeastern Tibet Autonomous Region(TAR). It includes a 2 km mountain tunnel. About the Highway: Firstly, the Highway passes through the world’s deepest canyon, the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Tibet. The canyon is located along the Brahmaputra river(known as Yarlung… Continue reading China completes Tibet highway
IIT-M team develops “Blocktrack app” for healthcare information system
What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras have developed a mobile app named “Blocktrack app”. About Blocktrack App: Blocktrack is a blockchain-based secure medical data and information exchange system for mobile phone applications. Purpose: The App aims to digitise healthcare information systems. At the same time the app will protect sensitive personal… Continue reading IIT-M team develops “Blocktrack app” for healthcare information system
New Naming System for Virus Variants
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has announced that it would unveil a new naming system for Virus Variants. The system would be similar to the way tropical storms are named. What is the current method of naming Virus Strains? Currently, WHO and other agencies across the world refer to viruses and their… Continue reading New Naming System for Virus Variants
Can a Single Lightning Flash kill 18 Elephants?
What is the News? Recently, 18 elephants died on a hilltop in Assam. The preliminary post-mortem report indicates they had been struck by lightning. Process of formation of lightning During a storm or rain, particles of rain, ice, or snow inside storm clouds collide with each other. It creates a negative charge in the lower… Continue reading Can a Single Lightning Flash kill 18 Elephants?
“Winchcombe Meteorite” – To be Displayed in the UK
What is the News? A piece of Winchcombe meteorite will be displayed at the National History Museum, Gloucestershire (UK). About Winchcombe meteorite: The Winchcombe meteorite is also known as carbonaceous meteorite. These meteorites have high proportion of carbon. It was discovered after it landed in the driveway of a house located in Gloucestershire in the UK… Continue reading “Winchcombe Meteorite” – To be Displayed in the UK
