Source- This post is based on the article “Union Sports minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur declares the Para Khelo India games closed” published in “PIB” on 17th December 2023. Why in the News? The inaugural edition of Khelo India Para Games has concluded recently. Haryana claimed top honors in the competition, while Uttar Pradesh finished… Continue reading Khelo India Para Games
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Tax Inspectors Without Borders
Source- This post is based on the article “Saint Lucia’s Tax Inspectors without Borders (TIWB) programme launched in partnership with India” Published in “PIB” on 15th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) launched a programme in Saint Lucia. India has been selected as the Partner Administration and will contribute… Continue reading Tax Inspectors Without Borders
Mines Ministry to directly Sanctions Critical Mineral Exploration to Private Agencies
Source- This post is based on the article “Mines Ministry to Directly Sanction Exploration Projects of Critical Minerals to Notified Private Exploration Agencies” published in “PIB” on 15th December 2023. Why in the News? Ministry of Mines has introduced a new scheme. Now exploration projects for critical and deep-seated minerals will be directly sanctioned to… Continue reading Mines Ministry to directly Sanctions Critical Mineral Exploration to Private Agencies
Dare To Dream (D2D) Scheme + Infographic
Source- This post is based on the article “DARE TO DREAM SCHEME” published in “PIB” on 15th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently Minister of State for Defence has filed a reply in Parliament regarding the successful implementation of the Dare to Dream (D2D) scheme. What is Dare to Dream (D2D) Scheme? Aspect Details… Continue reading Dare To Dream (D2D) Scheme + Infographic
Supreme Court Affirms Validity of Arbitration Agreements in Unstamped Contracts
Source- This post is based on the article “Arbitration agreements in unstamped contracts valid, says Constitution Bench” published in “The Hindu” on 13th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently, a seven-judge Constitution Bench ruled that arbitration agreements in unstamped or insufficiently stamped commercial contracts remain valid, enforceable, and existent. What are the Highlights of… Continue reading Supreme Court Affirms Validity of Arbitration Agreements in Unstamped Contracts
ENACT Partnership + infographic
Source– This post is based on the article “Six countries and UN agency join vital global partnership to advance Nature-based Solutions” published on “IUCN website” on 9th December 2023. Why in the News? The ENACT (Enhancing Nature-based Solutions for an Accelerated Climate Transformation) Partnership has welcomed six new countries and UNEP into its collaboration at… Continue reading ENACT Partnership + infographic
Web browsers working
Source- This post is based on the article “How do web browsers work? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 11th December 2023. Why in the News? Web browsers serve as our digital gateways to the expansive realm of the internet. In this article we delve into the complexity of web browsers, unveiling their working… Continue reading Web browsers working
Diel Vertical Migration: A Key Player in Carbon Sequestration
Source– This post is based on the article “What is Diel Vertical Migration and its role in carbon sequestration?” published in “The Hindu” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? Diel Vertical Migration (DVM) has garnered attention in recent news for its involvement in carbon sequestration. What is Diel Vertical Migration? 1) Diel Vertical… Continue reading Diel Vertical Migration: A Key Player in Carbon Sequestration
Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA) Launched at COP28
Source- This post is based on the article “NMCG Launches Global River Cities Alliance at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai” published in “PIB” on 12th December 2023. Why in the News? The Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA), led by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), was launched at COP28 in Dubai.… Continue reading Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA) Launched at COP28
AKTOCYTE tablets – Revolutionizing Cancer Care + Infographic
Source– This post is based on the article “Breakthrough Nutraceutical ‘AKTOCYTE’ by the Department of Atomic Energy Set to Transform Cancer Care” published in “PIB” on 13th December 2023. Why in the News? AKTOCYTE tablets have been granted approval by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). What are AKTOCYTE tablets? Specifications Details… Continue reading AKTOCYTE tablets – Revolutionizing Cancer Care + Infographic
