Source– This post is based on the article “Govt to re-review the Pong Dam eco-sensitive zone: CM Sukhu” published in “Hindustan Times” on 23rd December 2023. Why in the News? The Himachal Pradesh state government is reviewing eco-sensitive zone boundaries around Pong Dam to address challenges for locals and support agriculture activities during low water… Continue reading Pong Dam Eco-Sensitive Zone
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SLIM: Japan’s Moon Landing Mission
Source– This post is based on the article “How Japan’s moon-landing attempt in January will affect Chandrayaan 4 | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 27th December 2023. Why in the News? Japan’s SLIM spacecraft has entered lunar orbit, aiming for a moon landing on January 19, potentially marking it as the fifth country to… Continue reading SLIM: Japan’s Moon Landing Mission
UGC releases draft norms on recognition of colleges in India
Source- This post is based on the article “UGC drafts new guidelines for recognition of colleges” published in “The Hindu” on 27th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) published the draft guidelines on recognition of colleges. What are the Proposed Guidelines? 1) The proposed guidelines will be applicable to colleges as… Continue reading UGC releases draft norms on recognition of colleges in India
T+0 Settlement Cycle: SEBI Proposes Instant Settlement Cycle
Source– This post is based on the article “T+0, instant settlement cycle: What is the new SEBI proposal and its potential benefits for investors?” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th December 2023. Why in the News? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed to introduce the T+0 settlement cycle on an… Continue reading T+0 Settlement Cycle: SEBI Proposes Instant Settlement Cycle
Veer Bal Diwas
Source– This post is based on the article “Veer Bal Diwas: Recalling the ‘supreme sacrifice’ of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th December 2023. Why in the News? Veer Bal Diwas is observed on December 26 to honor the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s youngest sons Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh… Continue reading Veer Bal Diwas
INS Imphal
Source- This post is based on the article “INS Imphal commissioned today: Its capabilities, and the strategic significance of Visakhapatnam class of destroyers” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th December 2023. Why in the News? INS Imphal, the third warship of Project 15B that together form the Visakhapatnam class stealth-guided missile destroyers, has been… Continue reading INS Imphal
New Non-Invasive Formaldehyde Sensor for Room-Temperature Detection of Adulterated Fish
Source– This post is based on the article “New non-invasive formaldehyde sensor can detect adulterated fish at room temperature” published in “PIB” on 27th December 2023. Why in the News? Researchers have developed a new cost-effective formalin sensor that can effectively detect the presence of formalin (solution of formaldehyde in water) in adulterated fishes. What… Continue reading New Non-Invasive Formaldehyde Sensor for Room-Temperature Detection of Adulterated Fish
Milli second burst detected by Astrosat
Source- This post is based on the article “Milli-second burst detected by AstroSat in new high magnetic field neutron star can help understand such stellar entities” published in “PIB” on 25th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently a study revealed that AstroSat (India’s first multi-wavelength space observatory) has detected intense sub-second X-ray bursts from… Continue reading Milli second burst detected by Astrosat
Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi launched
Source- This post is based on the article “On the occasion of Good Governance Day, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launches the Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi” published in “PIB” on 25th December 2023. Why in the News? To commemorate Good Governance Day, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister, unveiled the Enhanced Edition of Mission… Continue reading Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi launched
Supreme Court: Physical Training Instructors Recognized as Teachers
Source- This post is based on the article “Physical training instructors come within definition of teachers: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 25th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court held that individuals serving as physical training instructors (PTIs) fall under the categorization of ‘teachers’. What was the Case? 1) The Bench… Continue reading Supreme Court: Physical Training Instructors Recognized as Teachers
