Source- This post on Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has been created based on the article “The Pacific Islands Forum’s annual meeting begins: The organisation and the issues being discussed“ published in “Indian Express” on 31 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Pacific Islands Forum’s annual meeting was held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga’s capital. Pacific Islands… Continue reading Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
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Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training (RESET) Programme
Source- This post on Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training (RESET) Programme has been created based on the article “Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Launches Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training (RESET) Programme” published in “PIB” on 30 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, launched the Retired Sportsperson Empowerment… Continue reading Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training (RESET) Programme
Samudra Pratap Pollution Control Vessel
Source- This post on Samudra Pratap Pollution Control Vessel has been created based on the article “First indigenously developed Pollution Control Vessel of ICG, ‘Samudra Pratap’ Launched in presence of Raksha Rajya Mantri in Goa” published in “PIB” on 30 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, first indigenously built Pollution Control Vessel (Samudra Pratap) was launched… Continue reading Samudra Pratap Pollution Control Vessel
Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPRD)
Source- This post on Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPRD) has been created based on the article “BPRD Celebrates 54th Foundation Day” published in “akashwani” on 30 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, BPRD celebrated its 54th Foundation Day at its headquarters in New Delhi. About Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPRD) Aspects … Continue reading Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPRD)
Right to Repair Portal
Source- This post on Right to repair portal has been created based on the article “National Workshop on Right to Repair in Mobile and Electronics Sector to propose Repairability Index” published in “PIB” on 30 August 2024. Why in News? The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) in India recently hosted a significant National Workshop focused on… Continue reading Right to Repair Portal
Northern Bald Ibis
Source- This post on Northern Bald Ibis has been created based on the article “How conservationists are helping once-extinct birds find lost migration routes” published in “Indian Express” on 30th August 2024. Why in News? The Waldrapp, also known as the Northern Bald Ibis, has been on the brink of extinction over the past few… Continue reading Northern Bald Ibis
Supreme Court’s Stance on Bail in Money Laundering Cases
Source- This post on Supreme Court’s Stance on Bail in Money Laundering Cases has been created based on the article “Bail always the norm, even in money laundering cases: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court of India recently reaffirmed the principle that “bail is the rule… Continue reading Supreme Court’s Stance on Bail in Money Laundering Cases
ISRO’s Design of the Humanoid Skull for Gaganyaan
Source- This post on ISRO’s Design of the Humanoid Skull for Gaganyaan has been created based on the article “How ISRO designed humanoid skull which will be used in Gaganyaan” published in “Indian Express” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? ISRO’s uncrewed Gaganyaan mission in 2025 will feature a female half-humanoid named Vyomitra. Vyomitra’s… Continue reading ISRO’s Design of the Humanoid Skull for Gaganyaan
Joint Russian- Indian Commission on the Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Management
Source- This post on Joint Russian- Indian Commission on the Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Management has been created based on the article “India, Russia sign working plan to handle emergencies” published in “The Hindu” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? The Indo-Russian Joint Commission on Cooperation in Emergency Management recently held its second… Continue reading Joint Russian- Indian Commission on the Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Management
Cabinet Approves 12 Industrial Nodes Under NICDP
Source- This post on Cabinet Approves 12 Industrial Nodes Under NICDP has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves 12 Industrial nodes/cities under National Industrial Corridor Development Programme” published in “PIB” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved 12 new project proposals under the National Industrial Corridor… Continue reading Cabinet Approves 12 Industrial Nodes Under NICDP
