Source-This post on Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road is based on the article “BRO connects strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh” published in “PIB” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) connected the strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh. About Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road 1. It is 298-km road that will connect Manali to Leh through… Continue reading Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road
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India Employment Report 2024
Source-This post on India Employment Report 2024 is based on the article “Employment scenario in India grim, says ILO report” published in “The Hindu” on 27th March 2024. Why in the News? The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Institute of Human Development (IHD) have jointly published a report titled “India Employment Report 2024”. About… Continue reading India Employment Report 2024
Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount)
Source-This post on Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount) is based on the article “Sensing China threat, India joins race to mine new sea patch” published in “The Hindu” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India applied for rights to explore two vast tracts in the Indian Ocean seabed. The application to explore… Continue reading Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount)
ICG Ship Samudra Paheredar
Source-This post on ICG Ship Samudra Paheredar is based on the article “As part of overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, ICG Ship Samudra Paheredar arrives at Manila Bay, Philippines” published in “PIB” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? The Minister of External Affairs recently visited Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, which is… Continue reading ICG Ship Samudra Paheredar
Price stabilization fund
Source-This post on Price stabilization fund is based on the article “Centre brings wheat and rice under price stabilization fund” published in “LiveMint” on 21st March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the government has approved inclusion of wheat and rice under its price stabilization fund (PSF). About Price stabilization fund 1. About: The Price… Continue reading Price stabilization fund
PIB Fact Check Unit notified under IT Rules 2021
Source-This post on Fact Check Unit is based on the article “Government notifies PIB’s Fact Check Unit under IT Rules 2021” published in “PIB” on 20th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Centre has notified the fact check unit under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) as the authorised fact check unit for the… Continue reading PIB Fact Check Unit notified under IT Rules 2021
International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE)
Source-This post on International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE) is based on the article “41st Steering Committee of International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy deliberates on the deployment of Green Hydrogen and its Derivatives” published in “PIB” on 20th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently,… Continue reading International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE)
Reverse Flipping
Source-This post on Reverse Flipping is based on the article “Startups ‘reverse flip’: Pine Labs, Zepto, Meesho in queue for India return” published in “Economic Times” on 21st March 2024. Why in the News? Startups such as Pine Labs, Zepto, and Meesho are the latest new-age companies looking to move headquarters to India. About reverse… Continue reading Reverse Flipping
Biomining
Source-This post on Biomining is based on the article “Biomining at landfills in Ghazipur, Bhalswa set to miss latest deadline” published in “Hindustan times” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? Delhi’s biomining project to clear landfill sites is likely to miss the latest deadline of 2024. About Biomining 1. About: Biomining is the… Continue reading Biomining
Constitutional Provisions for Terms of State Assemblies and Lok Sabha
Source-This post on Terms of state Assemblies and Lok Sabha is based on the article “How House terms and poll schedules are decided” published in “The Indian Express” on 20th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) rescheduled the date of counting votes in two states, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh… Continue reading Constitutional Provisions for Terms of State Assemblies and Lok Sabha
