Source: This post is based on the article “Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh launches the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application for the Revised Fund Flow Procedure under MPLAD Scheme” published in “PIB” on 16th January 2024. Why in News? Recently, the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application was launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).… Continue reading E-SAKSHI Mobile Application launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
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Kerala Rehabilitation Project benefits 7,000 Gulf returnees
Source: This post is based on the article “Kerala Rehabilitation project benefits 7,000 Gulf returnees” published in “The Hindu” on 16th January 2024. Why in News? The first-ever rehabilitation project launched by the Kerala government for individuals returning from Gulf countries has assisted nearly 7,000 returnees in the state. What is this project? Specification Description… Continue reading Kerala Rehabilitation Project benefits 7,000 Gulf returnees
Adi Shankara
Source: The article is based on “Who are the shankaracharyas — and who was Adi Shankara?” in “The Indian Express” on 16th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, the four Shankaracharyas have announced their decision not to participate in the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. Who is Shankaracharya? 1) Shankaracharya… Continue reading Adi Shankara
Pench Tiger Reserve Marked as India’s first International Dark Sky Park
Source: The post is based on the article “Maharasta Pench Tiger Reserve becomes India’s First dark sky park” published in “Live Mint” on 13th January 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra has been marked as India’s first international Dark Sky Park. Why Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) marked as Dark… Continue reading Pench Tiger Reserve Marked as India’s first International Dark Sky Park
Recent judgement by HC held that foreigner cannot claim right to reside in India under Constitution
Source: This article is based on the article “Foreigner cannot claim right to reside in India under Constitution: Delhi HC” published in “The Indian Express” on 12th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, Delhi HC held in a judgement that foreigners cannot claim the right to reside in India under Article 19(1)(e) of the Constitution… Continue reading Recent judgement by HC held that foreigner cannot claim right to reside in India under Constitution
Yen Denominated Green Bonds Successfully issued By REC
Source: This article is based on the article“REC Limited issues inaugural Yen Denominated Green Bonds aggregating to 61.1 Billion Japanese Yen” published in “PIB” on 16th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, State-owned REC Ltd has successfully issued its inaugural green bonds worth JPY 61.1 billion, under its US$ 10 billion global medium-term notes programme.… Continue reading Yen Denominated Green Bonds Successfully issued By REC
Kachchhi Kharek of Gujarat got GI tag
Source: This post is based on the article ” Kachchhi Kharek, indigenous dates of Kutch, become Gujarat’s 2nd fruit to get GI tag” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th January 2024. Why in News? Recently, Kachchhi Kharek, the indigenous variety of dates of Kutch, has become the second fruit of Gujarat to get a… Continue reading Kachchhi Kharek of Gujarat got GI tag
India-Argentina Agreement on Lithium Mines
Source: This post is based on the article “India Signs Agreement for Lithium Exploration & Mining Project in Argentina” published in “PIB” on 15 January 2024. Why in news? Recently, India signed an agreement to acquire five lithium brine blocks for exploration and development in Argentina. What is this agreement? 1) Agreement Signed Between –… Continue reading India-Argentina Agreement on Lithium Mines
Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India” published in “The Economic Times” on 8th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Danish government, in collaboration with A.P. Moller–Mersk and other partners, has announced the formation of the Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) to advance their… Continue reading Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India
INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir stalwart ships were decommissioned
Source: This post has been created based on article “INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir were decommissioned after 40 years of glorious service” published in “PIB” on 13th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir were decommissioned from the service. They were decommissioned after 40 years of service. The decommissioning event was… Continue reading INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir stalwart ships were decommissioned
