Source: PIB What is the News? The Defence Minister has handed over the first batch of indigenous Multimode Hand Grenades (MMHG) to the Indian Army. About Multimode Hand Grenades(MMHG): The Multimode Hand Grenades(MMHG) has been designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratories and produced by Economic Explosives Ltd… Continue reading First batch of Multi-Mode Hand Grenades handed over to Indian Army
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India’s evacuation mission from Afghanistan named “Operation Devi Shakti”
Source: Indian Express What is the News? India has given a name to its operation to evacuate its citizens from war-torn Afghanistan.It has called the operation as ‘Operation Devi Shakti’. About Operation Devi Shakti: Under this Operation, Indians and foreign nationals are being evacuated from Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover of the nation. Earlier Evacuation… Continue reading India’s evacuation mission from Afghanistan named “Operation Devi Shakti”
Govt launches the booklet on one-year achievement and some major initiatives of NEP- 2020
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 Initiatives launched during the event:3 About Priya:4 About Virtual School of NIOS:5 About National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR):6 Other Terms mentioned in the Article: What is the News? Union Education and Skill Development Minister and Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has jointly launched the booklet on… Continue reading Govt launches the booklet on one-year achievement and some major initiatives of NEP- 2020
What is the procedure to arrest a cabinet minister in India?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Union minister Narayan Rane was arrested over his statement on the Maharashtra Chief Minister. The arrest was called unconstitutional and was against the rules and procedures relevant to arresting ministers and Rajya Sabha members. Procedure to Arrest a Cabinet Minister: When Parliament is not in Session: If Parliament… Continue reading What is the procedure to arrest a cabinet minister in India?
Parents with adopted child moving abroad have to intimate Indian diplomatic missions: New rule
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has issued the Adoption (First Amendment) Regulations, 2021. About Adoption (First Amendment) Regulations, 2021: The Regulations amends the Adoption Regulations, 2017. The amendment has been notified in accordance with the relevant sections of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children)… Continue reading Parents with adopted child moving abroad have to intimate Indian diplomatic missions: New rule
‘Economic criterion not sole basis for creamy layer’
Source: The Hindu What is the News? In Pichhra Varg Kalyan Mahasabha Haryana v. State of Haryana) case, the Supreme Court has stated that economic criterion cannot be the sole basis for identifying sections of backward communities as ‘creamy layer’. What was the case? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court challenging the two… Continue reading ‘Economic criterion not sole basis for creamy layer’
Modi, Putin discuss Afghanistan; India flags terror concern at BRICS, UNHRC
Source: The Hindu and Indian Express Contents1 About the news:2 Key takeaways from the discussion:3 Key takeaways from the virtual meeting of NSA’s of BRICS Countries:4 India at the UNHRC Meeting4.1 Significance of UNHRC meeting5 Read more regarding the recent developments in Afghanistan: About the news: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir… Continue reading Modi, Putin discuss Afghanistan; India flags terror concern at BRICS, UNHRC
Immune cells isolated in sea corals, anemones for the 1st time
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 About the news:2 Key findings of the study:3 What is phagocytosis? 4 Sea anemones: About the news: A new study has identified for the first time that specialised immune cells (phagocytic cells) exist in certain varieties of sea corals and anemones. These cells help understand how the organisms protect themselves from… Continue reading Immune cells isolated in sea corals, anemones for the 1st time
Global emissions can decline 10% this decade if refineries clean up their act
Source: Down To Earth What is the news? As per the report published in One Earth, global cumulative emissions could be reduced by 10% during 2020-2030 if refineries adopt low carbon measures. Findings Emissions have increased: It estimated that emissions from the refineries in 2018 were about 1.3 gigatons (Gt) which would increase to 16.5 Gt of CO2 in 2020-2030 if refineries do not adopt low carbon measures. Number… Continue reading Global emissions can decline 10% this decade if refineries clean up their act
Indian scientists discover new algae
Source: Tribune Contents1 What is the News?2 About Acetabularia jalakanyakae:3 Key Features:4 About Algae: What is the News? Scientists from the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda have discovered a new species of marine green algae from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The green seaweed is named Acetabularia jalakanyakae. About Acetabularia jalakanyakae: Acetabularia jalakanyakae is a bright green… Continue reading Indian scientists discover new algae
