Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and Suriname in the field of the regulation of medicines” published in PIB on 16th August 2023. What is the News? A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission(IPC) and the Ministry of Health of… Continue reading Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and Suriname in the field of the regulation of medicines
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Luna 25, Russia’s first lunar mission in 47 years, crashes into the moon
Source: The post is based on the article “Luna 25, Russia’s first lunar mission in 47 years, crashes into the moon” published in The Hindu on 21st August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Luna 25?3 Why did Luna 25 crash?4 What are the implications of the failure of Luna 25 for Russia?… Continue reading Luna 25, Russia’s first lunar mission in 47 years, crashes into the moon
India announces definition of Green Hydrogen
Source: The post is based on the article “India announces definition of Green Hydrogen” published in PIB on 19th August 2023. Contents0.1 What is the News?0.2 What is the definition of Green Hydrogen given by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy?0.3 What are the emission thresholds that must be met in order for hydrogen… Continue reading India announces definition of Green Hydrogen
Pacific islands face risk of drowning as sea levels rising faster than expected
Source: The post is based on the article “Pacific islands face risk of drowning as sea levels rising faster than expected” published in India Today on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a report titled “State of Climate in the South-West Pacific, 2022”. What are the key… Continue reading Pacific islands face risk of drowning as sea levels rising faster than expected
Gabon announces $500 million debt-for-nature swap deal for marine conservation
Source: The post is based on the article “Gabon announces $500 million debt-for-nature swap deal for marine conservation” published in Down To Earth on 18th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Debt-for-nature swap?3 How do debt-for-nature swaps work?4 What is the significance of Gabon’s debt for nature swap?5 How debt for nature… Continue reading Gabon announces $500 million debt-for-nature swap deal for marine conservation
Ministry of Tourism launches a wedding tourism campaign to unlock the potential of India’s huge wedding industry
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Tourism launches a wedding tourism campaign to unlock the potential of India’s huge wedding industry” published in PIB on 19th August 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Tourism has launched a Wedding Tourism Campaign to showcase India as a premier wedding destination globally.… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism launches a wedding tourism campaign to unlock the potential of India’s huge wedding industry
What is RBI’s new pilot for frictionless credit?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is RBI’s new pilot for frictionless credit?” published in The Hindu on 21st August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Frictionless credit?3 Why Frictionless credit needed?4 What are the expected benefits of this platform? What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)… Continue reading What is RBI’s new pilot for frictionless credit?
WHO South-East Asia Region commits to further enhance efforts to end TB, adopt Gandhinagar Declaration
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO South-East Asia Region commits to further enhance efforts to end TB, adopt Gandhinagar Declaration” published in DD News on 19th August 2023 What is the News? The WHO South-East Asia Region has committed to further accelerate efforts to end tuberculosis by 2030 with member countries adopting… Continue reading WHO South-East Asia Region commits to further enhance efforts to end TB, adopt Gandhinagar Declaration
Govt planning skill training for 2 crore women under ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt planning skill training for 2 crore women under ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme” published in The Hindu on 19th August 2023 What is the News? Government is planning skill development training for two crore women under the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme. What is the Lakhpati Didi Scheme? Aim: To… Continue reading Govt planning skill training for 2 crore women under ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme
Bills seeking to replace IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act referred to Standing Committee
Source: The post is based on the article “Bills seeking to replace IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act referred to Standing Committee” published in The Hindu on 19th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights of the three bills?3 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023:4 Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023: What is… Continue reading Bills seeking to replace IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act referred to Standing Committee
