Source- This post on Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) Mission has been created based on the article “ Jupiter probe to stage first lunar-earth double fly-by manoeuvre” published in “The Hindu” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) is returning towards Earth on August 19-20. It will… Continue reading Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) Mission
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Nipun Munition and Directorate General of Quality Assurance
Source- This post on Nipun Munition has been created based on the article “DRDO hands over Authority Holding Sealed Particulars of ‘Nipun’ munition to Directorate General of Quality Assurance” published in “PIB” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred the Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of… Continue reading Nipun Munition and Directorate General of Quality Assurance
Purandar Fig
Source- This post on Purandar Fig has been created based on the article “India’s GI-tagged agro-product Figs juice exported first time to Poland” published in “Indian Express” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the export of India’s first ready-to-drink fig juice, made from… Continue reading Purandar Fig
India Australia RISE Accelerator
Source- This post on India Australia RISE Accelerator has been created based on the article “India Australia RISE Accelerator calls for Start-ups and MSMEs in Climate Smart Agritech” published in “PIB” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? The Atal Innovation Mission is inviting applications from start-ups and MSMEs from India and Australia for the… Continue reading India Australia RISE Accelerator
Shaurya Sampravah 1.0
Source- This post on Shaurya Sampravah 1.0 has been created based on the article “SHAURYA SAMPRAVAH 1.0 : INDIAN ARMY STRENGTHENS COORDINATION WITH VETERANS IN STRATEGIC VISION FOR NATION-BUILDING” published in “PIB” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Indian Army hosted Shaurya Sampravah 1.0 at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi. About Shaurya… Continue reading Shaurya Sampravah 1.0
Banni Grasslands restoration
Source- This post on Banni Grasslands has been created based on the article “How the Banni grasslands of Kachchh, Gujarat can be restored” published in “The Hindu” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? Researchers have conducted a new study assessing the suitability of different areas within the Banni grasslands in Kachchh district, Gujarat, for… Continue reading Banni Grasslands restoration
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
Source- This post on National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has been created based on the article “Clean Ganga mission head flags ‘extremely slow’ pace of project expenditures” published in “The Hindu” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? The head of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has expressed concern over the slow… Continue reading National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
Offshore Areas Mineral Trust Rules, 2024
Source- This post on Offshore Areas Mineral Trust Rules 2024 has been created based on the article “Govt makes offshore mineral rules stricter but eases awarding process” published in “Business Standard” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? The government has introduced the Offshore Areas Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2024, to ensure a transparent and competitive… Continue reading Offshore Areas Mineral Trust Rules, 2024
Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre
Source- This post on Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre has been created based on the article “Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurates new state-of-the-art ICG Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre building in Chennai” published in PIB on 18th August 2024. Why in News? Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh recently inaugurated the new Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Maritime… Continue reading Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre
Malabar Tree Toad
Source- This post on Malabar Tree Toad has been created based on the article “Endemic Malabar Tree Toad populations may decline 68.7% due to climate change: Study” published in “Down To Earth” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? A recent study suggests that climate change could reduce the Malabar Tree Toad’s distribution range by… Continue reading Malabar Tree Toad
