Source-This post is based on the article “Maratha Military Landscapes of India will be India’s nomination for recognition as UNESCO World Heritage List for the year 2024-25” published in “PIB” on 29th January 2024. Why in the News? The “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” will be India’s nomination for recognition in the UNESCO World Heritage… Continue reading Maratha Military Landscapes: India’s UNESCO World Heritage Nomination for 2024-25
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SADA TANSEEQ: India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise
Source-This post is based on the article “India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ commences in Rajasthan” published in “PIB” on 29th January 2024. Why in the News? The first edition of India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ has commenced at Mahajan, Rajasthan. What is Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’? Aspect Details About It is a… Continue reading SADA TANSEEQ: India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) disclosure norms deadline extended
Source-This post is based on the article “FPI disclosure norms deadline extended: Why is SEBI seeking investor data?” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th January 2024. Why in the News? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the timeframe for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to reveal details about all entities with… Continue reading Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) disclosure norms deadline extended
End-to-end encryption (E2E)
Source-This post is based on the article “What is end-to-end encryption? How does it secure information?” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd January 2024. Why in the News? This article explores End-to-end encryption (E2E), detailing its operational mechanisms and examining implementation challenges and complexities. What is End-to-end encryption (E2E)? 1) Encryption serves as a method… Continue reading End-to-end encryption (E2E)
RBI guidelines on State guarantees
Source-This post is based on the article “RBI’s guidelines on State ‘guarantees’ on borrowings ” published in “The Hindu” on 27th January 2024. Why in the News? A working group formed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) put forth recommendations to tackle issues regarding guarantees provided by State governments. What defines a ‘state guarantee’?… Continue reading RBI guidelines on State guarantees
Laughing Gull Spotted for the First Time in India
Source-This post is based on the article “In a first in the country, laughing gull from North America spotted at Chittari estuary in Kasaragod” published in “The Hindu” on 28th January 2024. Why in the News? The laughing gull, a migratory bird originating from North America, has been observed for the first time in the… Continue reading Laughing Gull Spotted for the First Time in India
Acid rain
Source-This post is based on the article “Acid rain has its origins in fossil fuels” published in “The Hindu” on 29th January 2024. Why in the News? This article explores the origins of acid rain, its impact on the environment, and the measures implemented to mitigate its effects. What is acid rain and how does… Continue reading Acid rain
India and France Defence Industrial Roadmap
Source-This post is based on the article “India-France defence ties take a bigger leap” published in “The Hindu” on 27th January 2024. Why in the News? India and France Defence Industrial Roadmap, During the recent visit of the French President, India and France have announced a ‘defense industrial roadmap’. What is The Defence Industrial Roadmap?… Continue reading India and France Defence Industrial Roadmap
ICJ Israel Must Prevent Genocide in Gaza
Source-This post is based on the article “ICJ orders Israel to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza” published in “The Hindu” on 26th January 2024. Why in The News? Recently, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel must prevent genocidal acts in Gaza and allow the entry of humanitarian aid into the region. What… Continue reading ICJ Israel Must Prevent Genocide in Gaza
Rare golden tiger snapped in Kaziranga
Source-This post is based on the article “Rare golden tiger snapped in Kaziranga” published in “The Hindu” on 26th January 2024. Why in the News? A wildlife photographer recently captured an image of a tiger with a golden coat during a safari in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park. What is a Golden Tiger? 1) A golden… Continue reading Rare golden tiger snapped in Kaziranga
