Source: The post is based on the article “Salem sago gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 12th September 2023 What is the News? Salem Starch and Sago Manufacturers Service Industrial Cooperative Society Ltd. (SAGOSERVE) from Tamil Nadu has received a Geographical Indication(GI) Tag for Salem sago. What is Salem sago? Source: The Hindu… Continue reading Salem sago gets GI tag
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What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag
Source: The post is based on the article “What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag” published in TOI on 28th August 2023 What is the News? Chokuwa rice has received a GI (Geographical Indication) tag due to its exceptional quality and uniqueness. What is Chokuwa Rice? Chokuwa… Continue reading What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag
Govt Warns Citizens About Smishing Scam: How To Protect Against This Online Threat
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt Warns Citizens About Smishing Scam: How To Protect Against This Online Threat” published in Zee News on 27th August 2023 What is the News? The Indian government has warned people against a new scam called ‘Smishing’. What is Smishing? “Smishing” is a short form of “SMS”… Continue reading Govt Warns Citizens About Smishing Scam: How To Protect Against This Online Threat
Chinese navy is testing the most powerful coil gun ever built
Source: The post is based on the article “Chinese navy is testing the most powerful coil gun ever built” published in Business Standard on 26th August 2023 What is the News? The Chinese navy is reportedly testing the planet’s most powerful Coil Gun. What is a Coil Gun? Coil guns are also known as Gauss… Continue reading Chinese navy is testing the most powerful coil gun ever built
What is India’s new car safety rating protocol
Source: The post is based on the article “What is India’s new car safety rating protocol” published in Indian Express on 25th August 2023. Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP)?3 How has Bharat NCAP evolved?4 Why does car testing matter? What is the news? The Union Minister… Continue reading What is India’s new car safety rating protocol
To enhance IAF efficiency, govt. to buy weapons locally
Source: The post is based on the article “To enhance IAF efficiency, govt. to buy weapons locally” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. What is the News? Defense Acquisition Council(DAC) has recently approved capital acquisition proposals worth around ₹7,800 crore. What are the projects approved by the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC)? Electronic Warfare(EW)… Continue reading To enhance IAF efficiency, govt. to buy weapons locally
NMC puts on hold rules for doctors to prescribe only generic medicines
Source: The post is based on the article “NMC puts on hold rules for doctors to prescribe only generic medicines” published in Indian Express on 25th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What were the guidelines issued by the National Medical Commission(NMC)?3 Why did the NMC issued these guidelines on generic drugs?4 Why are… Continue reading NMC puts on hold rules for doctors to prescribe only generic medicines
LCA Tejas successfully test-fires Astra Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile
Source: The post is based on the article “LCA Tejas successfully test-fires Astra Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Astra?3 What is Astra Mk-1 Missile?4 What is Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas? What is the News? The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)… Continue reading LCA Tejas successfully test-fires Astra Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile
Brazil found the last survivors of an Amazon tribe. Now what?
Source: The post is based on the article “Brazil found the last survivors of an Amazon tribe. Now what?” published in New York Times on 19th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Piripkura Tribe?3 Population of Piripkura Tribe:4 What are the other indigenous tribes residing in the Amazon Rainforest? What is… Continue reading Brazil found the last survivors of an Amazon tribe. Now what?
Bharat NCAP: India gets its own car crash testing programme
Source: The post is based on the article “Bharat NCAP: India gets its own car crash testing programme” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways has launched the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP). What is Bharat New Car Assessment Programme… Continue reading Bharat NCAP: India gets its own car crash testing programme
