Source-This post on MQ-9B drone deal is based on the article “Biden administration formally notifies U.S. Congress of possible 31 MQ-9B UAV sale to India” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the U.S. Congress was officially informed of the potential sale of 31 MQ-9B high-altitude long-endurance armed Unmanned… Continue reading MQ-9B drone deal
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Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana
Source-This post on Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana is based on the article “Budget 2024 | One crore households to get 300 units free electricity every month through rooftop solarisation” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February 2024. Why in the News? In the Interim Budget 2024, the Finance Minister announced that one crore households will receive… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana
Interim Budget 2024: India increases allocation for Maldives
Source-This post on India increases allocation for Maldives is based on the article “India increasing allocation for Maldives, ₹400 crore revised to ₹770.9 crore” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February, 2024. Why in the News? In the interim budget of 2024, Maldives received a significant portion of the annual allocation for the Ministry of… Continue reading Interim Budget 2024: India increases allocation for Maldives
Fentanyl Trafficking
Source-This post on Fentanyl is based on the article “U.S. and China launch talks on fentanyl trafficking in a sign of cooperation amid differences” published in “The Hindu” on 30th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, discussions between America and China have centred around collaborative initiatives aimed at curbing the influx of fentanyl into… Continue reading Fentanyl Trafficking
Brainoware: Scientists fuse Brain-like Tissue with Electronics
Source-This post on Brainoware is based on the article “Scientists fuse brain-like tissue with electronics to make computer” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? A team of researchers has recently combined brain-like tissue with electronics to create an ‘organoid neural network’ known as Brainoware. It is capable of recognizing… Continue reading Brainoware: Scientists fuse Brain-like Tissue with Electronics
National Mission for Mentoring (NMM)
Source-This post on National Mission for Mentoring is based on the article “NCTE organizes 2-day Seminar for Sharing Best Practices & Periodic Review of National Mission for Mentoring” published in “PIB” on 31st January 2024. Why in the News? The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) held a 2-day seminar to share best practices and… Continue reading National Mission for Mentoring (NMM)
Corruption index: India ranks 93 among 180 nations
Source-This post is based on the article “Corruption index: India ranks 93 among 180 nations” published in “The Indian Express” on 31st January 2024. Why in the News? According to the latest report by Transparency International, India secured the 93rd position out of 180 countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2023. What is… Continue reading Corruption index: India ranks 93 among 180 nations
PM launched multiple technological initiatives for courts in India
Source-This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Diamond Jubilee celebration of Supreme Court” published in “PIB” on 28th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently PM Modi has inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court and unveiled several technology initiatives. What are the various technology initiatives launched? Aspect Details Digital Supreme… Continue reading PM launched multiple technological initiatives for courts in India
UNRWA: United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees
Source-This post is based on the article “What is UNRWA, and why have Western countries paused its funding amid Gaza war?” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th January 2024. Why in the News? The United States and eight other Western nations, which contributed over half of UNRWA’s 2022 budget, withdrew their funding. This action… Continue reading UNRWA: United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees
Humboldt’s Enigma
Source-This post is based on the article “What is Humboldt’s enigma and what does it mean for India?” published in “The Hindu” on 12th January 2024. Why in the News? The article explores Humboldt’s enigma, a concept introduced by Alexander von Humboldt during the 19th century. This concept suggests a correlation among temperature, altitude, humidity,… Continue reading Humboldt’s Enigma
