What is the news? The 6th Edition of India – UK Joint Military Training Exercise Ajeya Warrior has commenced at Chaubatia (Uttarakhand). The execution of joint military operations is done in a semi-urban environment. The second meeting of the India-U.K. Joint Working Group (JWG) on cyber capacity-building was held through videoconferencing. What are the expected outcomes of Exercise Ajeya Warrior? … Continue reading CURTAIN RAISER: 6TH EDITION OF INDIA – UK JOINT COMPANY LEVEL MILITARY TRAINING: EXERCISE AJEYA WARRIOR COMMENCES AT CHAUBATIA (UTTARAKHAND)
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How seven mega textile parks will help the industry
What is the news? The government recently cleared the PM MITRA scheme to set up seven mega textile parks over five years. Read more: Government has approved setting up of 7 Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks What does the scheme mean for the Textile industry? Help to address the bottlenecks: The… Continue reading How seven mega textile parks will help the industry
Two day meeting of 30 range countries of Central Asian Flyway begins
What is the news? Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has started two days Online Meeting of Central Asian Flyway (CAF) Range countries to strengthen the conservation actions for migratory birds and their habitats in the Central Asian Flyway. Flyways A flyway is a geographical region within which a single or a group of migratory species completes its annual cycle –… Continue reading Two day meeting of 30 range countries of Central Asian Flyway begins
U.S. expresses unease over S-400 deal
What is the news? Recently, the American Deputy Secretary of State described the S-400 missile deal between India and Russia as dangerous, expressed hope that the India and US could solve the issue amicably. About S-400 Triumf Missile It is a mobile, surface-to-air missile system (SAM) designed by Russia. The missile can destroy airborne targets within the range… Continue reading U.S. expresses unease over S-400 deal
Government allows 100% FDI in telecom sector
What is the news? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has recently allowed 100 % FDI across all kinds of telecom services and infrastructure providers. Earlier status of Telecom sector Earlier 100 % of FDI was allowed, of which 49 % of investment was permitted through automatic route. About the recent… Continue reading Government allows 100% FDI in telecom sector
Explained: What is Mosquirix, the first malaria vaccine to get the WHO’s backing?
Contents1 2 What is the news? 3 About the vaccine – Mosquirix 4 What is the significance of the WHO recommendation? 5 About Malaria6 What are the criteria for obtaining malaria-free status? What is the news? The new vaccine “RTS,S/ASO1 (RTS.S)” with its trade name “Mosquirix” was endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently. This is the first and only vaccine shown to have the… Continue reading Explained: What is Mosquirix, the first malaria vaccine to get the WHO’s backing?
Government has approved setting up of 7 Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks
What is the news? The government has approved the setting up of seven PM MITRA textiles parks, following the “Union Budget for 2021-22″ commitments, with a total outlay of Rs. 4,445 crores in a period of 5 years. About “PM-MITRA” Scheme The scheme aims to realize the vision of building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat by positioning India strongly on the Global… Continue reading Government has approved setting up of 7 Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks
Road accidents can be reduced
Synopsis: India road accident status highlights the importance of road safety in India. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the present status of road accidents in India?3 How government is ensuring adequate safety on the roads?3.1 Various initiatives of states4 What are the steps India needs to do to reduce accidents? Introduction Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport… Continue reading Road accidents can be reduced
The pandemic is a reminder of education being a public good
Synopsis: Indian school education system faces various challenges like large vacancies of teachers, vulnerable private schools, etc. The government must act to improve the public school education system. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the challenges associated with Teachers and their performance?3 What are the lessons learned from the pandemic on school education?4 What needs to be… Continue reading The pandemic is a reminder of education being a public good
Right to protest in and on Lakhimpur Kheri needs to be protected, the legal quibble can come later
Synopsis: The court can question the legal validity of the Acts, but that does not mean that the Right to protest can be halted from implementation. Introduction Earlier, the Supreme Court questions the farmers’ protests against the Centre’s farm laws on grounds that the matter is sub judice(under judicial consideration and therefore prohibited). The court… Continue reading Right to protest in and on Lakhimpur Kheri needs to be protected, the legal quibble can come later
