Source – This post is based on the article “VINBAX-2023: INDIAN ARMED FORCES CONTINGENT REACHES HANOI FOR JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE” published in “PIB” on 11th December 2023. Why in the News? The Indian Armed Forces contingent arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam for the fourth edition of Joint Military Exercise VINBAX-2023. What is Exercise VINBAX? Specification Details… Continue reading VINBAX-2023: Joint Military Exercise
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President’s actions during State Emergency open to scrutiny: SC
Source – This post is based on the article “Declaration of State emergency under Article 356 and subsequent actions of President should have reasonable nexus: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 11th December 2023. Why in the News? The Supreme Court in the recent decision on Article 370 ruled that the State Emergency declaration under… Continue reading President’s actions during State Emergency open to scrutiny: SC
India to host 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference in New Delhi
Source– This post is based on the article “India to host 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference in New Delhi” published in “PIB” on 9th December 2023. Why in the News? India is going to host the 27th World Investment Conference (WIC) in New Delhi. What is World Investment Conference (WIC)? Specification Details What is it?… Continue reading India to host 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference in New Delhi
Urban Flood Mitigation Project
Source– This post is based on the article “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approves the first urban flood mitigation project of Rs. 561.29 crore, NDMF, for Integrated Urban Flood Management activities for Chennai Basin Project” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Shri Narendra Modi has approved the India’s first… Continue reading Urban Flood Mitigation Project
Guyana and Venezuela Conflict
Source– This post is based on the article “Dissecting the discord between Guyana and Venezuela: Conflagration or pacification?” published in “DownToEarth” on 8th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently Venezuela held a nonbinding referendum to strengthen the nation’s century-old claim to the oil-rich Essequibo territory governed by Guyana. What is the dispute between Guyana… Continue reading Guyana and Venezuela Conflict
Early Warnings for All
Source– This post is based on the article “Early Warnings for All” published on the website of United Nations. Why in the News? This article discusses the aim and benefits of Early Warnings for All initiative. What is Early Warnings for All Initiative? 1) The “Early Warnings for All” initiative is a groundbreaking effort to… Continue reading Early Warnings for All
Santiago Network
Source– This post is based on the article “COP28 diary (December 6): Santiago Network draft adopted; scientists promote tech to curb methane emissions” published in “DownToEarth” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? The draft text on the Santiago Network has been adopted at COP28. What is Santiago network? 1) The Santiago Network was… Continue reading Santiago Network
Ecological Impact of Biofortified Seeds
Source– This post is based on the article “Ecological Impact of Biofortified Seeds” published in “PIB” on 8th December 2023. Why in the News? The article has provided an overview on the various benefits of biofortified varieties and the initiatives taken to promote bio-fortified varieties. What is Biofortification? 1) Biofortification is the process of improving… Continue reading Ecological Impact of Biofortified Seeds
National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC)
Source– This post is based on the article “Annual General Meeting of National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation” published in “PIB” on 8th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Annual General Meeting of National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC) was held at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. What is the National… Continue reading National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC)
COP28 gets $777mn to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
Source– This post is based on the article “$777mn Pledged at RLM Forum to Tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases” published in “Emirati Times” on 3rd December 2023. Why in the News? The 2023 Reaching the Last Mile Forum at COP28 has secured over $777 million in pledges to address the growing challenge of neglected tropical diseases… Continue reading COP28 gets $777mn to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
