Source- This post is based on the article “ISRO successfully tests Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell on PSLV-C58’s orbital platform POEM3” published in “The Hindu” on 5th January 2024. Why in the News? ISRO successfully tested a 100 W Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Power System (FCPS) on the orbital platform POEM3, which was launched… Continue reading ISRO successfully tests Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell on PSLV-C58’s orbital platform POEM3
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Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Project
Source- This post is based on the article “Square Kilometre Array project, world’s largest radio telescope, and India’s role in it” published in “Deccan Herald” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has granted approval for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project, with a financial sanction of Rs 1,250 crore. What… Continue reading Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Project
RBI clarifies Framework for acceptance of Green Deposits
Source- This post is based on the article “Planning to invest in green deposits? RBI releases latest guidelines to explain key provisions” published in “Live mint” on 1st January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the RBI released updated guidelines to clarify key provisions related to the RBI’s Green Deposits Framework. What are Green Deposits?… Continue reading RBI clarifies Framework for acceptance of Green Deposits
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2023
Source– This post is based on the article “Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ 2023” published in “PIB” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has declared the ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ for 2023. The recipients will be honored by the President… Continue reading Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2023
Wetland City Accreditation: MoEFCC nominates first 3 cities from India
Source- This post is based on the article “Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change submits proposals for Wetland City Accreditation under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands for cities of Indore, Bhopal and Udaipur” published in “PIB” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? MoEF&CC has nominated Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), and… Continue reading Wetland City Accreditation: MoEFCC nominates first 3 cities from India
PRERANA Program
Source- This post is based on the article “Ministry of Education launches PRERANA program” published in “PIB” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Education launched ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning Program’ empowering participants with leadership qualities. What is PRERANA program? Specifications Details What is it? It is a week-long residential program… Continue reading PRERANA Program
Green Cover Index – NHAI signs MoU with NRSC
Source- This post is based on the article “NHAI signs MoU with NRSC for Development and Reporting of “Green Cover Index” for National Highways of India” published in “PIB” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? NHAI has signed a three-year MoU with the National Remote Sensing Centre to develop and report a “Green… Continue reading Green Cover Index – NHAI signs MoU with NRSC
Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection
Source – This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection” published in “PIB” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI-SOFC) project in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep. What is Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI-SOFC) project? Specifications… Continue reading Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection
Railways tightens RTI norms
Source– This post is based on the article “Railways tightens RTI norms days after revealing the cost of PM selfie points” published in “The Hindu” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? Indian Railways tightens RTI norms for Zonal Railways following Central Railway’s disclosure of cost of installation of selfie point in response to… Continue reading Railways tightens RTI norms
NCDC survey: 55% of patients given antibiotics only as a preventive measure
Source- This post is based on the article “55% of patients were prescribed antibiotics for preventive indications, 45% for therapeutic indications: NCDC survey” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Health released results of survey conducted by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), mapping patients for… Continue reading NCDC survey: 55% of patients given antibiotics only as a preventive measure
