What is the News? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways(MoRTH) released the first-ever rating mechanism for National Highways. About the rating mechanism for National Highways: Conducted by: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways(MoRTH). Objective: The fundamental objective of highway rating is “Minimum time with maximum safety… Continue reading Government released “Rating mechanism for National Highways”
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India develops Low Cost “Indigenous Spectrograph”
What is the news? Indian scientists indigenously designed and developed a low-cost optical spectrograph named “Aries-Devasthal Faint Object Spectrograph & Camera (ADFOSC)”. Note: Spectrograph is an instrument that obtains and records an astronomical spectrum. It separates incoming light by its wavelength or frequency. It records the resulting spectrum in multichannel detectors like a photographic plate… Continue reading India develops Low Cost “Indigenous Spectrograph”
India proposes inclusion of Chabahar port in “INSTC | International North-South Corridor”
What is the news? India’s Foreign Minister addresses the Chabahar Day event organized at the Maritime India Summit 2021. During the address, the minister put forward the following proposal with respect to INSTC (International North-South Transport Corridor): Inclusion of Chabahar Port in the International North-South Transport Corridor(INSTC). Expansion of the INSTC membership by including Afghanistan… Continue reading India proposes inclusion of Chabahar port in “INSTC | International North-South Corridor”
“Simlipal Biosphere reserve” Catches Forest Fire
What is the News? A massive forest fire broke out in the Simlipal Biosphere Reserve in Odisha. The core area of the biosphere was untouched by the fire. However, the fire is threatening to damage its rich biodiversity. About Similipal Biosphere Reserve: Location: Simlipal is a national park and a tiger reserve located in the… Continue reading “Simlipal Biosphere reserve” Catches Forest Fire
IAF will participate in Multinational “Exercise Desert Flag”
What is the News? Indian Air Force(IAF) is all set to take part in the multinational Exercise Desert Flag in the UAE. Exercise Desert Flag: Exercise Desert Flag is an annual multinational large force employment warfare exercise. United Arab Emirates Air Force hosts this exercise. Aim: It provides operational exposure to the participating forces. Further,… Continue reading IAF will participate in Multinational “Exercise Desert Flag”
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Releases “Municipal Performance Index (MPI)”
What is the news? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs releases the rankings of the Municipal Performance Index(MPI) 2020. About Municipal Performance Index(MPI), 2020: It is a framework to assess and analyze the performance of Indian Municipalities. Performance is evaluated based on their defined set of functions. It provides citizens with a better understanding… Continue reading Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Releases “Municipal Performance Index (MPI)”
Clarification on IT Rules, 2021 for OTT Platforms
What is the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting clarifies certain aspects of IT Rules, 2021 for OTT platforms. It clarified that there will be no government nominee in the self-regulatory body. What is the issue? The Central government notified Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021. These rules broadly… Continue reading Clarification on IT Rules, 2021 for OTT Platforms
Ranking of Indian Universities in “QS World University Rankings 2021”
What is the News? The QS World University Rankings 2021 released. About QS World University Rankings 2021 Released by: Global higher education consultancy Quacquarelli Symonds releases annually. Parameters: It calculates the performance of the universities based on the following four parameters: Academic reputation Employer reputation Research impact (citations per paper) Productivity of an institution’s research… Continue reading Ranking of Indian Universities in “QS World University Rankings 2021”
“Ease of Living Index, 2020” released
What is the news? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs releases the rankings of the Ease of Living Index (EoLI) 2020. About Ease of Living Index,2020: Developed by: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in 2018. It is an assessment tool. By this tool, quality of life and the impact of various initiatives on… Continue reading “Ease of Living Index, 2020” released
Supreme Court judgment on Sedition Law
What is the News? The Supreme Court in the Rajat Sharma v. The Union of India Case ruled in favour of Farooq Abdullah. The court in its ruling said that disagreeing with the views and policies of the government will not attract the offence of sedition. What was the case? A petition was filed in… Continue reading Supreme Court judgment on Sedition Law
