Source-This post on meme coins is based on the article “Explainer: What are meme coins and should you add them in your portfolio?“ published in “Business Standard” on 25th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, meme coins have gained significant popularity in the digital currency space. About Meme Coins 1. About: Meme coins are… Continue reading Meme coins
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900-year-old Chalukyan inscription
Source-This post on 900-year-old Chalukyan inscription900-year-old Chalukyan inscription is based on the article “900-year-old Chalukyan inscription discovered in state of utter neglect at Gangapuram” published in “The Hindu” on 24th March 2024. Why in the News? A 900-year-old Kannada inscription from the Kalyana Chalukya dynasty has been found at Gangapuram, a temple town, in Telangana.… Continue reading 900-year-old Chalukyan inscription
India TB report 2024
Source-This post on the Decline in TB cases in India is based on the article “India achieves 16% decline in new TB cases, 18% reduction in mortality since 2015: report” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Union Health Ministry released the India TB report 2024. Findings of the report 1)… Continue reading India TB report 2024
Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road
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
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)
