Source- This post is based on the article “NHAI signs MoU with NRSC for Development and Reporting of “Green Cover Index” for National Highways of India” published in “PIB” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? NHAI has signed a three-year MoU with the National Remote Sensing Centre to develop and report a “Green… Continue reading Green Cover Index – NHAI signs MoU with NRSC
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Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection
Source – This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection” published in “PIB” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI-SOFC) project in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep. What is Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI-SOFC) project? Specifications… Continue reading Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection
Railways tightens RTI norms
Source– This post is based on the article “Railways tightens RTI norms days after revealing the cost of PM selfie points” published in “The Hindu” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? Indian Railways tightens RTI norms for Zonal Railways following Central Railway’s disclosure of cost of installation of selfie point in response to… Continue reading Railways tightens RTI norms
NCDC survey: 55% of patients given antibiotics only as a preventive measure
Source- This post is based on the article “55% of patients were prescribed antibiotics for preventive indications, 45% for therapeutic indications: NCDC survey” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Health released results of survey conducted by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), mapping patients for… Continue reading NCDC survey: 55% of patients given antibiotics only as a preventive measure
CO2 levels to identify habitability of planets
Source– This post is based on the article “CO2 levels in planet atmosphere could be a sign of its habitability: study” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? A recent study by a team of researchers suggests that lower levels of CO2 in a planet’s atmosphere may indicate the presence… Continue reading CO2 levels to identify habitability of planets
SC Report Reveals Absence of Women’s Toilets in 20% of District Courts Nationwide
Source- This post is based on the article “One-fifth of district courts in country lack separate toilets for women, says SC report” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? Recent Supreme Court Report ‘State of the Judiciary‘ highlights the absence of women’s restrooms in almost 20% of District Court complexes… Continue reading SC Report Reveals Absence of Women’s Toilets in 20% of District Courts Nationwide
Gangster Goldy Brar Designated as a Terrorist under UAPA
Sources- This post is based on the article “Gangster Goldy Brar declared designated terrorist under UAPA: What this means” published in “The Indian Express” on 2 January 2024. Why in the News? The Centre has declared Gangster Goldy Brar a designated terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Who is a ‘Terrorist’? The UAPA… Continue reading Gangster Goldy Brar Designated as a Terrorist under UAPA
RBI’s Revised Guidelines for Customers with Inoperative and Unclaimed Accounts
Source– This post is based on the article “Inoperative & unclaimed accounts: How will the RBI’s revised guidelines benefit customers?” published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised guidelines for classifying accounts and deposits as inoperative accounts and unclaimed deposits by banks.… Continue reading RBI’s Revised Guidelines for Customers with Inoperative and Unclaimed Accounts
Free Movement Regime to end at Myanmar border
Source- This post is based on the article “Free Movement Regime to end at Myanmar border” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd January 2024. Why in the News? The Union government is poised to terminate the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Myanmar border. What is Free Movement Regime (FMR) with Myanmar? 1) The FMR… Continue reading Free Movement Regime to end at Myanmar border
XPoSat Mission launched by ISRO
Source- This post is based on the article “ISRO successfully launches PSLV-C58 XPoSat mission” published in “The Hindu” on 1st January 2024. Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the PSLV-C58 X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) mission on January 1, 2024. What is XPoSat Mission? Specifications Details What is it?… Continue reading XPoSat Mission launched by ISRO
