What is the News? Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is organizing the first-ever Startup India Innovation Week. Read more: “Startup India Seed Fund Scheme” launched What is Startup India Innovation Week? Aim: To commemorate the 75th year of India’s independence ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and to showcase the spread and depth… Continue reading Startup India Innovation Week: Centre to organize the FIRST EVER Startup India Innovation Week from 10th -16th of January 2022
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Why did the Maya civilization collapse? We don’t know yet, but drought was likely not the cause: Study
What is the news? A recent study reveals that drought was likely not the sole reason for the collapse of the ancient Mayan civilization. What is Maya Civilisation? Maya civilization was a Mesoamerican civilization. The civilization originated in the Yucatan Peninsula. The civilization developed in the area that today comprises southeastern Mexico, all of Guatemala… Continue reading Why did the Maya civilization collapse? We don’t know yet, but drought was likely not the cause: Study
Indo US Trade- Commerce gets a fillip with improving Agri Market Access
What is the News? In accordance with the discussions at the 12th India – USA trade policy forum meeting, India and the United States have signed the framework agreement for implementing the “2 Vs 2 Agri-Market Access Issues”. What are 2 Vs 2 Agri-Market Access Issues? Under this deal, two Agricultural Products from India will… Continue reading Indo US Trade- Commerce gets a fillip with improving Agri Market Access
INS Vikrant sea trials take it one step closer to its commissioning
What is the News? INS Vikrant is heading out to sea for its third set of sea trials. What is INS Vikrant? INS Vikrant is India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier (IAC-1). The aircraft carrier was built by the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Indian Navy. It is named ‘Vikrant’ as a tribute to… Continue reading INS Vikrant sea trials take it one step closer to its commissioning
New bridge to connect India, Nepal to come up in Dharchula
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Nepal to build a bridge over the Mahakali river. Where will the bridge be constructed? The bridge will be built over the Mahakali river. It will link Dharchula in Uttarakhand with Nepal’s Dharchula. The construction of the bridge… Continue reading New bridge to connect India, Nepal to come up in Dharchula
NEET counselling can begin under existing EWS criteria: Supreme Court
What is the News? The Supreme Court has allowed the commencement of the counselling process for NEET-PG and NEET-UG for 2021-22 admissions on the basis of the existing 27% quota for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the All India Quota(AIQ). What was the issue? A petition was… Continue reading NEET counselling can begin under existing EWS criteria: Supreme Court
Exercise Sea Dragon: India and five other nations begin anti-submarine exercise with US
What is the News? India is among the six Indo-Pacific nations participating in an Exercise Sea Dragon in the Pacific Ocean. What is Exercise Sea Dragon? Exercise Sea Dragon is an annual US-led, multinational exercise: Aim: To practice and discuss anti-submarine warfare tactics to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges… Continue reading Exercise Sea Dragon: India and five other nations begin anti-submarine exercise with US
Heartbeat stars: A star with a heartbeat & without a magnetic field discovered
What is the news? Scientists have discovered a peculiar binary star named HD73619 in the Cancer constellation, one of the closest open star clusters to the Earth. The star shows heartbeat but no signs of pulsations/vibrations activity, contrary to the norm of binary stars sporting both heartbeats as well as pulsations. What are the heartbeat… Continue reading Heartbeat stars: A star with a heartbeat & without a magnetic field discovered
Union Jal Shakti Minister Announces 3rd National Water Awards
What is the news? Ministry of Jal Shakti has recently announced the 3rd National Water Awards-2020. What is the significance of water for India? India has more than 18% of the world’s population but has only 4% of the world’s renewable water resources. India’s current water requirement is estimated to be around 1,100 billion cubic… Continue reading Union Jal Shakti Minister Announces 3rd National Water Awards
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Spain on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters
What is the news? Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved an Agreement between India and Spain on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters. What are the provisions of the agreement? – The correct assessment of customs duties, especially information belonging to the determination of the customs value, tariff classification and the… Continue reading Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Spain on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters
