Source: This post is based on the articles “Banning Chinese apps has proved to be ineffective” & “We ought to clarify our stance on Chinese apps” published in Business Standard and Livemint respectively on 30th August 2021. Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 How are these apps still present in India?4 What should be done?… Continue reading We ought to clarify ourstance on Chinese apps
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Adopting crypto assets as currency is a risky bet: IMF
Source: This post is based on the article “Adopting crypto assets as currency is a risky bet: IMF” published in Livemint on 31st August 2021. What is the news? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that adoption of crypto assets such as Bitcoin as national currency can impact a country’s macroeconomic stability. The warning came ahead… Continue reading Adopting crypto assets as currency is a risky bet: IMF
PM dedicates renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak to the nation
Source: This post is based on the article “PM dedicates renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak to the nation” published in the PIB on 28th August 2021. Context To pay homage to Jallianwala Bagh brave hearts, PM dedicated renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak to the nation. PM also inaugurated Museum Galleries at the Smarak. What… Continue reading PM dedicates renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak to the nation
India warns arms cos of action for default in offset commitments
Source: Times of India What is the news? The Government of India has started taking action against foreign armament majors for failure to fulfill their offsets obligations in defence deals. It has threatened to ban a US company and put another 11 firms on watchlist for imposition of penalties. What are offset obligations? In defence… Continue reading India warns arms cos of action for default in offset commitments
PIB Shillong Organizes Webinar on ‘Unsung Heroes of Meghalaya’ to Commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Source: This post is based on the article “PIB Shillong Organizes Webinar on ‘Unsung Heroes of Meghalaya’ to Commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” published in PIB on 28th August 2021. What is the News? Press Information Bureau, Shillong has held a virtual discussion on ‘Unsung Heroes of Meghalaya’ as part of the nationwide celebration of… Continue reading PIB Shillong Organizes Webinar on ‘Unsung Heroes of Meghalaya’ to Commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Ayush Minister announces major plans for Boosting Ayush Initiatives in Northeast
Source: This post is based on the article “‘Ayush Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal’ announces major plans for Boosting Ayush Initiatives in Northeast” published in PIB on 28th August 2021. What is the News? Union Minister of Ayush has announced a number of major initiatives planned to boost the traditional medicinal practices in the northeastern states of… Continue reading Ayush Minister announces major plans for Boosting Ayush Initiatives in Northeast
WCD Ministry to celebrate POSHAN Maah across nation throughout next month
Source: This post is based on the article “‘Thematic’ POSHAN Maah To Be Celebrated Across The Nation Throughout The Month Of September As Part Of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” published in PIB on 29th August 2021. What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development will celebrate the POSHAN Maah across the nation throughout… Continue reading WCD Ministry to celebrate POSHAN Maah across nation throughout next month
Government introduces a new registration mark for new vehicles “Bharat series (BH-series)” to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles
Source: This post is based on the article “Government introduces a new registration mark for new vehicles “Bharat series (BH-series)” to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles” published in PIB on 28th August 2021. What is the News? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced a new registration mark for new vehicles called the Bharat… Continue reading Government introduces a new registration mark for new vehicles “Bharat series (BH-series)” to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles
Scientists are using new satellite tech to find glow in the dark milky seas of maritime lore
Source: This post is based on the article “Scientists are using new satellite tech to find glow-in-the-dark milky seas of maritime lore” published in Down to Earth on 27th August 2021. What is the News? Scientists are using new satellite technologies to find the reasons for the Milky Seas effect. About Milky Seas Effect: Milky seas… Continue reading Scientists are using new satellite tech to find glow in the dark milky seas of maritime lore
Defence Minister dedicates to the Nation Indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’
Source: This post is based on the article “Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicates to the Nation Indigeneously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’” published in PIB on 28th August 2021. What is the News? The Defence Minister has commissioned the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)’s offshore patrol vessel (OPV) Vigraha. About ICGS Vigraha: Vigraha is… Continue reading Defence Minister dedicates to the Nation Indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’
