Source-This post on IIT Madras Zanzibar is based on the article “IIT-Madras Zanzibar aims to triple intake for 2024-25 batch” published in “Times of India” on 14th February 2024. Why in the News? IIT-Madras Zanzibar has recently revealed its plans to triple its intake for the 2024-25 batch. What are Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)?… Continue reading IIT Madras Zanzibar
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Revised guidelines for Community radio stations
Source-This post on Revised guidelines for community radio stations is based on the article “I&B Minister releases revised policy guidelines for community radio stations” published in “The Hindu” on 13th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the government has released the revised policy guidelines for setting up community radio stations. What do the newly… Continue reading Revised guidelines for Community radio stations
‘Specific duration’ clause in India-EFTA pact
Source-This post on ‘Specific duration’ clause in India-EFTA pact is based on the article “Thorny clause in ripening India-European Free Trade Association deal may hit generic drug industry” published in “The Hindu” on 13th February 2024. Why in the News? A ‘Specific duration’ clause in a free trade agreement draft being discussed between India and… Continue reading ‘Specific duration’ clause in India-EFTA pact
India-UAE Bilateral investment Treaty
Source-This post on India-UAE Bilateral investment Treaty is based on the article “Govt signs bilateral investment treaty with UAE to promote investments” published in “Business Standard” on 13th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a significant bilateral investment treaty during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit.… Continue reading India-UAE Bilateral investment Treaty
National Credit Framework (NCrF)
Source– This post on National Credit Framework (NCrF) is based on the article “All you need to know about the National Credit Framework” published in “The Economic Times” on 11th January 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses the National Credit Framework (NCrF) system, which aligns education and skills training. It enables students to… Continue reading National Credit Framework (NCrF)
NISAR Satellite
News: India crossed a milestone in its space and climate ambitions on July 30th with the successful launch of the Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (Nisar) satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. About NISAR satellite Aspect Details Full form NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) About 1. NISAR is a satellite jointly developed by… Continue reading NISAR Satellite
India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act
Source-This post on India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act is based on the article “Merchant Shipping Act recast in the works” published in “The Hindu Business line” on 12th February 2024. Why in the News? India is revising its Merchant Shipping regulations as it seeks to replace the current Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. Proposed legal… Continue reading India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act
Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher
Source-This post on Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher is based on the article “Scientists move forward with plans for giant new atom-smasher to begin operating by 2040” published in “The Hindu” on 6th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, CERN (the European Organisation for Nuclear Research) scientists are advancing plans for a… Continue reading Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher
Brumation in Reptiles
Source-This post on Brumation in Reptiles is based on the article “How alligators in North Carolina’s Ocean Isle Beach defy winter chill” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th January 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses the phenomenon of brumation in reptiles, which aids in their survival mechanisms during harsh winter conditions. What… Continue reading Brumation in Reptiles
Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN)
Source-This post on Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) is based on the article “New niche base station solutions by TIH to realize government vision of affordable connectivity for all” published in “PIB” on 10th February 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Science and Technology recently unveiled a new technological solution designed specifically for… Continue reading Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN)
