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
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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
ICSSR to develop Indianised research methodology tools
Source: The post is based on the article “ICSSR to develop Indianised research methodology tools” published in The Hindu on 22nd August 2023. What is the News? The Indian Council of Social Science Research(ICSSR) will soon announce the results of the research award proposals it had invited to study the impact of various schemes and… Continue reading ICSSR to develop Indianised research methodology tools
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying will receive 25 million USD grant under Pandemic Fund for strengthening Animal Health System of India
Source: The post is based on the article “Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying will receive 25 million USD grant under Pandemic Fund for strengthening Animal Health System of India” published in PIB on 21st August 2023. What is the News? The G20 Pandemic Fund has granted $25 million to India’s Department of Animal Husbandry… Continue reading Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying will receive 25 million USD grant under Pandemic Fund for strengthening Animal Health System of India
