Source – This post on Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) has been created based on the article “Centre announces Unified Pension Scheme” published in “Indian Express” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) which will be effective from April 1, 2025. This new scheme combines the best… Continue reading Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)
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India-US Agreement on Defence Supply Chain
Source- This post on India-US Agreement on Defence Supply Chain has been created based on the article “India, US ink agreement for defence equipment supply” published in “Business Standard” on 24th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the United States and India’s Defence Ministry have signed the Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA). This signing coincided… Continue reading India-US Agreement on Defence Supply Chain
Dhangars Community
Source- This post on Dhangars Community has been created based on the article “Who are the Dhangars of Maharashtra and why are they asking for ‘grazing corridors’ in forests?” published in “Indian Express” on 24th August 2024. Why in News? A large group of Dhangars marched to the subdivisional officer’s office in Khamgaon, Buldhana district,… Continue reading Dhangars Community
Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector
Source- This post on Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector published in the “Space sector contributed ₹20,000 crore to India’s GDP over the last decade” published in “The Hindu” on 24th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) initiated a study to evaluate the socio-economic impact of the space sector… Continue reading Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector
Implementation of School Safety Guidelines by the Centre
Source- This post on Implementation of School Safety Guidelines by the Centre has been created based on the article “Implement school safety guidelines, Centre tells States” published in “The Hindu” on 24th August 2024. Why in News? The Union Education Ministry has directed all States and Union Territories to implement guidelines to ensure the safety… Continue reading Implementation of School Safety Guidelines by the Centre
Rail Force One
Source- This post on Rail Force One has been created based on the article “What is ‘Rail Force One’, the train PM Modi took from Poland to Ukraine?” published in “Indian Express” on 24rd August 2024. Why in News? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled by train from Poland to Kyiv, Ukraine. The train is… Continue reading Rail Force One
Genome Editing and TnpB
Source- This post on Genome Editing and TnpB has been created based on the article “ICAR, Penn State team makes a tool small enough to edit plant genomes” published in “The Hindu” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Researchers have developed a plant genome editor using a protein derived from Deinococcus radiodurans bacteria, known… Continue reading Genome Editing and TnpB
Shiveluch Volcano
Source- This post on Shiveluch Volcano has been created based on the article “Shiveluch volcano erupts after 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off eastern Russian coast” published in “ANI” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? The Shiveluch volcano in Russia recently erupted following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that occurred off the country’s eastern coast. About Shiveluch… Continue reading Shiveluch Volcano
BoCW Management Information System (MIS) portal
Source- This post on BoCW Management Information System (MIS) portal has been created based on the article “Ministry of Labour & Employment launches Building and other Construction Workers (BoCW) Management Information System (MIS) portal” published in “PIB” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Secretary of the Ministry of Labour & Employment chaired… Continue reading BoCW Management Information System (MIS) portal
ICGS Sujay
Source- This post on ICGS Sujay has been created based on the article “ICGS Sujay makes port call in Indonesia for a two-day visit as part of overseas deployment to East Asia” published in “PIB” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, ICGS Sujay made a port call in Jakarta, Indonesia. About ICGS Sujay… Continue reading ICGS Sujay
