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
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Enhancing Railway Safety: Compulsory Disaster Management Training for Railway Officers
Source- This post is based on the article “Railway officers to be trained in disaster management; NAIR, IRIDM to impart training” published in “The Hindu” on 25th December 2023. Why in the News? After the Odisha train tragedy inquiry revealed the need for a quicker disaster response, the Ministry of Railways has mandated disaster management… Continue reading Enhancing Railway Safety: Compulsory Disaster Management Training for Railway Officers
DAY-NRLM SHGs: Ministry of Rural Development signs MOU with JioMart
Source- This post is based on the article “Ministry of Rural Development signs MoU with Reliance Retail’s JioMart, to on-board DAY-NRLM’s SHGs” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JioMart to onboard DAY-NRLM’s Self Help Groups… Continue reading DAY-NRLM SHGs: Ministry of Rural Development signs MOU with JioMart
INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) 2023
Source- This post is based on the article “INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) – 2023” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the 8th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) held in Bangkok, Thailand. What is Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)? 1) is a… Continue reading INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) 2023
PM-DevINE scheme: Ministry holds meet with CMs of northeast States over lag in scheme
Source- This post is based on the article “Centre calls North Eastern States meet after projects under Development Initiative for North East Region are stuck” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) convened a meeting with the Chief Ministers of… Continue reading PM-DevINE scheme: Ministry holds meet with CMs of northeast States over lag in scheme
Macron for Republic Day 2024: Exploring India’s Criteria for Selecting the Republic Day Chief Guest
Source– This post is based on the article “Macron for Republic Day 2024: How India chooses its Republic Day chief guest” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? France’s President Emmanuel Macron will be India’s chief guest for its 2024 Republic Day celebrations. How is the Republic Day Chief… Continue reading Macron for Republic Day 2024: Exploring India’s Criteria for Selecting the Republic Day Chief Guest
China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security
Source– This post is based on the article “China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security” published in “Reuters” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? China expanded its export ban by including technology for manufacturing rare earth magnets, in addition to the existing prohibition on technology for extracting and separating… Continue reading China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security
Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived
Source– This post is based on the article “Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived to show another side of life before eruption” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? A new project within the Pompeii archaeological site is showcasing ancient textile dyeing techniques. This will reveal a different aspect… Continue reading Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived
Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Source– This post is based on the article “Bihar: Reduced human activity, including mining bans, helped increase tiger numbers in Valmiki reserve” published in “DownToEarth” on 20th December 2023. Why in the News? The increase in tiger numbers in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar was facilitated by diminished human activity, including bans on mining.… Continue reading Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Protection of Black Tiger
Source- This post is based on the article “Protection of Black Tiger” published in “PIB” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Union Minister of State for Environment filed a reply in the parliament regarding the conservation efforts of the Black tigers. What are Black Tigers? Aspect Details What is it? 1)… Continue reading Protection of Black Tiger
