What is the news? The US administration has imposed new sanctions on several Chinese biotech and surveillance companies and government entities for actions in Xinjiang province. What are the sanctions imposed by the US on China? The US has imposed sanctions on China’s Academy of Military Medical Sciences and its 11 research institutes that focus… Continue reading U.S. imposes sanctions against China over abuse of Uighurs
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CEC’s, EC’s interaction with the PMO-Why this raises questions and breaches a red line
News: Recently, a letter written by the Law Ministry to the Election Commission (EC) on November 15, has come under criticism. The letter states that the Principal Secretary to PM ‘expects‘ the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) to be present during a discussion. Why this is a cause of concern? Compromises the independent image of the… Continue reading CEC’s, EC’s interaction with the PMO-Why this raises questions and breaches a red line
WMO confirms 2020 heat record in Siberian town
What is the news? World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that Verkhoyansk, a Siberian town experienced the highest temperature of 38oC, the highest ever recorded temperature in the Arctic region. This place falls in eastern Siberia, which has an extremely harsh dry continental climate (very cold winter and hot summer). On February 6th 2020, at… Continue reading WMO confirms 2020 heat record in Siberian town
High levels of uranium in groundwater of eastern Karnataka’s 57 villages: study
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What are the findings of the study? 3 Why high uranium concentration is harmful? 4 What can be the probable reasons for such high level of uranium in groundwater of these areas? What is the news? A chemical analysis of groundwater in several villages of Karnataka has found high levels of uranium… Continue reading High levels of uranium in groundwater of eastern Karnataka’s 57 villages: study
India registers highest-ever annual FDI inflow of 81.97 billion dollars in 2020-21
What is the news? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released data regarding the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in 2020-21. FDI Inflows in 2020-21 – India has registered the highest ever annual FDI inflow of $81.97 billion in 2020-21. – FDI inflows in the last seven financial years is over $440 billion which… Continue reading India registers highest-ever annual FDI inflow of 81.97 billion dollars in 2020-21
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe enters the Sun’s atmosphere for the first time
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the Parker Solar Probe?3 What has Parker Solar Probe achieved?4 What is Alfvén’s critical surface?5 What is the significance of this achievement? What is the news? For the first time in history, NASA’s “Parker Solar Probe” has officially touched the sun. It has flown through the Sun’s upper… Continue reading NASA’s Parker Solar Probe enters the Sun’s atmosphere for the first time
Union Minister inaugurates ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ and Senior Citizens
What is the news? The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has virtually inaugurated ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’. What is Samajik Adhikarita Shivir? It is a camp organized for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ under the Assistance to Disabled Persons (ADIP) Scheme and to Senior Citizens under the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana. Organized… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ and Senior Citizens
Amendment of the Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules, 2015 and the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 to facilitate identification of mineral blocks for auction for grant of Composite Licence
Contents1 What is the news?2 Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Second Amendment Rules, 20213 Mineral (Auction) Fourth Amendment Rules, 20214 What is the significance of these amendments? What is the news? The Ministry of Mines has notified the Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Second Amendment Rules, 2021 and the Mineral (Auction) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2021.… Continue reading Amendment of the Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules, 2015 and the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 to facilitate identification of mineral blocks for auction for grant of Composite Licence
Data breach to be reported in 72 hours: House joint panel
Contents1 What is the news?2 What will be the purpose of the Data Protection Authority (DPA)?3 Composition of DPA4 How will the DPA work?5 What penalties and punishments have been recommended in the report? What is the news? A report of the Joint Committee of Parliament on the Personal Data Protection Bill has been tabled… Continue reading Data breach to be reported in 72 hours: House joint panel
The Chalcolithic cultures of Central India are adequately investigated and studied: Shri G.Kishan Reddy
What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has said that the Chalcolithic cultures of Central India are adequately investigated and studied. Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has carried out excavations at two prominent sites of Chalcolithic affiliations in Central India in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Which are those two Chalcolithic sites in Central India… Continue reading The Chalcolithic cultures of Central India are adequately investigated and studied: Shri G.Kishan Reddy
