Source– This post on Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) new safety standards has been created based on the article “Bureau of Indian Standards introduces two new standards to enhance Safety and Quality of Electric Vehicles in India” published in “PIB” on 22 June 2024. Why in the news? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has… Continue reading Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) new safety standards on electric Vehicles
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International Booker Prize 2024
Source-This post on International Booker Prize 2024 has been created based on the article “Jenny Erpenbeck’s ‘Kairos’ wins the International Booker Prize 2024” published in “The Hindu” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? “Kairos” written by Jenny Erpenbeck (translated by Michael Hofmann) has won the 2024 International Booker Prize. About International Booker Prize 1.… Continue reading International Booker Prize 2024
Athletics Federation of India
Source– This post is based on the article “AFI disaffiliates 16 districts for skipping inter-district Nationals” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Athletics Federation of India has disaffiliated 16 district associations across the country for failing to send teams for the National inter-district junior athletics meet held in Ahmedabad.… Continue reading Athletics Federation of India
Parivartan Chintan- Armed forces conference
Source– This post on ‘Parivartan Chintan’ is based on the article “Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan to chair maiden ‘Parivartan Chintan’, a Tri-Service Conference on Jointness & Integration” published in “PIB” on 7th April 2024. Why in the News? Maiden Armed forces conference ‘Parivartan Chintan’ is to be held at New Delhi. About… Continue reading Parivartan Chintan- Armed forces conference
Mushk Budij
Source: This article on the Mushk Budij is based on “Study unravels the recipe that gives mushk budiji rice its unique aroma” which was published in “The hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Recently, scientists reported that altitude and temperature play an important role in the development of mushk budiji aroma. About Mushk Budij 1.… Continue reading Mushk Budij
Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road
Source-This post on Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road is based on the article “BRO connects strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh” published in “PIB” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) connected the strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh. About Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road 1. It is 298-km road that will connect Manali to Leh through… Continue reading Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road
Nausena Bhawan: Indian Navy first independent headquarters
Source-This post on Nausena Bhawan: Indian Navy first independent headquarters is based on the article “Rajnath inaugurates new Navy headquarters” published in “The Hindu” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently inaugurated the new Nausena Bhawan in Delhi Cantonment. What is its Significance? First Independent headquarter– The inauguration of… Continue reading Nausena Bhawan: Indian Navy first independent headquarters
World Monuments Fund Watch 2025
Source-This post on World Monuments Fund Watch 2025 is based on the article “Conservationists to propose Kazhuveli watershed region in T.N. for nomination to World Monuments Fund Watch 2025” published in “The Hindu” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? Conservationists plan to propose the Kazhuveli watershed region in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu, for nomination to… Continue reading World Monuments Fund Watch 2025
Pritzker Architecture Prize
Source-This post on Pritzker Architecture Prize has been created based on the article “The ‘Architecture Nobel’: Why Pritzker laureate Riken Yamamoto’s work stands out” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th March 2024. Why in the news? Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto was declared the winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize 2024. About Pritzker Architecture Prize… Continue reading Pritzker Architecture Prize
Flue Cured Tobacco
Source– This post on Flue Cured Tobacco is based on the article “Government of India approves interest-free Loan to FCV Tobacco Growers in Andhra Pradesh” published in “PIB” on 26 February 2024. Why in the News? The Government of India recently approved an interest-free Loan to FCV Tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh. About Flue Cured… Continue reading Flue Cured Tobacco
