Source- This post is based on the article “Navy unveils new Admirals’ epaulettes in ‘true reflection of Indian rich maritime heritage‘” published in “The Hindu” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? The new design of epaulettes for admirals has been unveiled by the Navy, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement during the Navy… Continue reading Indian Navy unveils new epaulettes for admirals
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eSoil
Source- This post is based on the article “What is eSoil and how does it work? Here’s everything you need to know about this electrically conductive substrate” published in “Hindustan Times” on 26th December 2023. Why in the News? A recent study by Linköping University’s on ‘electronic soil’ (eSoil) and hydroponics (soil-less cultivation) presents hope… Continue reading eSoil
Pegasus spyware
Source– This post is based on the article “Is Pegasus spyware targeting journalists in India” published in “The Hindu” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? The Washington Post and Amnesty International report alleges Pegasus spyware targeted journalists in India. The intrusion was discovered in October 2023 following Apple’s warning to users, including MPs,… Continue reading Pegasus spyware
Angola quits OPEC amid dispute over oil production quotas
Source- This post is based on the article “Angola quits OPEC amid dispute over oil production quotas ” published in “Live mint” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? Angola has opted to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) due to a disagreement concerning oil production quotas. Note- Several other… Continue reading Angola quits OPEC amid dispute over oil production quotas
‘UPI Tap and Pay’ Facility by NPCI
Source- This post is based on the article “NPCI kickstarts deployment of ‘UPI Tap and Pay’ facility for payment apps” published in “Business Standard” on 26th December 2023. Why in the News? The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has initiated the deployment of ‘UPI Tap and Pay’ across various digital payment providers. What are… Continue reading ‘UPI Tap and Pay’ Facility by NPCI
SHRESHTA Scheme
Source- This post is based on the article “SHRESHTA Scheme: 2,564 Scheduled Castes students admitted in CBSE/State Boards affiliated 142 Private Residential Schools for academic session 2023-24 ” published in “PIB” on 28th December 2023. Why in the News? Under the SHRESHTA Scheme, a total of 2,564 students from Scheduled Castes have enrolled in 142 private… Continue reading SHRESHTA Scheme
Offshore Mineral Blocks Auction Rules
Source- This post is based on the article “Mines Ministry Publishes Draft Rules for Offshore Mineral Blocks Auction for Public Consultation” published in “PIB” on 28th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently Ministry of Mines has published two draft rules for offshore mineral blocks auction under the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002… Continue reading Offshore Mineral Blocks Auction Rules
RBI Reports Decadal High in Asset Quality for Indian Banks
Source- This post is based on the article “Asset quality of Indian banks improves to decadal high: RBI” published in “The Hindu” on 27th December 2023. Why in the News? As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) ‘Trend and Progress of Banking in India’ report, the Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) ratio of Indian scheduled… Continue reading RBI Reports Decadal High in Asset Quality for Indian Banks
Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy
Source– This post is based on the article “Cabinet approves the Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy” published in “PIB” on 27th December 2023. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Ministry of External Affairs’ proposal to sign and ratify the Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy. What… Continue reading Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy
MedTech Mitra
Source– This post is based on the article “Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya virtually launches ‘MedTech Mitra‘” published in “PIB” on 25th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently, the Union Health Minister has virtually launched ‘MedTech Mitra’ portal. What is MedTech Mitra? 1) It’s a… Continue reading MedTech Mitra
