What is the News? The Indian Navy sent its deep submergence rescue vessel(DSRV) to support the Indonesian Navy in the search and rescue efforts. Indonesian submarine KRI Nanggala went missing with 53 personnel aboard. Note: Indian Navy had received an alert through the International Submarine Escape and Rescue Liaison Office(ISMERLO) regarding the missing Indonesian submarine.… Continue reading India’s “Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel” Joins Search For Submarine
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PM Addressed “Leaders Summit on Climate”
The Prime Minister of India has addressed the Leaders Summit on Climate virtually. About Leaders Summit on Climate: Leaders Summit on Climate is a conference hosted by the United States(US) President on Earth Day. The summit coincides with the fifth anniversary of the opening of the Paris Agreement on climate change for signature. Further, the… Continue reading PM Addressed “Leaders Summit on Climate”
First “Human-Monkey Embryo” Sparks Ethical Debate
What is the News? Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in the US have for the first time created the first monkey embryo containing human cells. This particular field of research is called “chimera research”. About the Chimera Research: Research: Scientists have injected human stem cells(cells that have the ability to develop into… Continue reading First “Human-Monkey Embryo” Sparks Ethical Debate
India’s “New Covid-19 vaccine policy”
What is the News? The Government of India has announced the fourth phase of its New Covid-19 vaccine policy. This phase expands its vaccination coverage to everyone aged 18 and older from May 1. Contents1 Earlier Three Phases:2 Fourth Phase of Covid-19 Vaccine Policy:3 Changes in Distribution:4 Imported Vaccines: Earlier Three Phases: The first three… Continue reading India’s “New Covid-19 vaccine policy”
What is “Dogecoin” cryptocurrency?
What is the News? Dogecoin’s value has risen phenomenally this week– adding around $19.9 billion in the last 24 hours and now valued at $34 billion. About Dogecoin: Dogecoin is a Cryptocurrency created in 2013 by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer. It was created as a faster alternative to Bitcoin. Origin: The starting… Continue reading What is “Dogecoin” cryptocurrency?
Indian Ads Increase Gender Stereotypes, Shows Study
What is the News? UNICEF and the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media(GDI) have released a study titled “Gender bias and inclusion in advertising in India”. About the study: Purpose: The study measures the level and type of gender stereotyping found in Indian advertisements on TV and YouTube. For this purpose, over 1,000 most… Continue reading Indian Ads Increase Gender Stereotypes, Shows Study
Exercise Khanjar: A military exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan
Source-This post is based on the article “Indian – Kyrgyzstan Joint special forces Exercise Khanjar Commences In Himachal Pradesh” published in “PIB” on 22nd January 2024. What is the News? India and Kyrgyzstan Special Forces started a military exercise named “Exercise Khanjar” at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. About Exercise Khanjar… Continue reading Exercise Khanjar: A military exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan
SC Guidelines for “Appointment of Ad-hoc Judges” in HCs
What is the News? The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the appointment of retired judges as ad-hoc judges in High Courts under Article 224A of the Constitution. This has been done to deal with the increasing backlog of cases in High Courts. Guidelines: For the appointment of ad hoc judges, the Supreme Court… Continue reading SC Guidelines for “Appointment of Ad-hoc Judges” in HCs
USCIRF Recommends “Country of Particular Concern” Tag for India
What is the News? The USCIRF (US Commission on International Religious Freedom) has recommended classifying India as a Country of Particular Concern(CPC). It is due to the worst violations of religious freedom in India in 2020. Reasons for recommendations: USCIRF has recommended India to be put on a Countries of Particular Concern(CPC) list because of: Religiously… Continue reading USCIRF Recommends “Country of Particular Concern” Tag for India
DRDO Develops SpO2 Based “Supplemental Oxygen Delivery System”
What is the News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) launches the SpO2 (Blood Oxygen Saturation) supplemental Oxygen Delivery System. It will be useful for soldiers in extreme high-altitude areas. About DRDO’s Supplemental Oxygen Delivery System: Purpose: The system delivers supplemental oxygen based on the SpO2 (Blood Oxygen Saturation) levels. Thus, it prevents the person… Continue reading DRDO Develops SpO2 Based “Supplemental Oxygen Delivery System”
