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Travel Authority T/A 912 Form

Source– This post on Travel Authority T/A 912 has been created based on the article “After train crash, Eastern Railway prohibits issuance of TA-912 for loco pilots” published in “The Hindu” on 20 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, a goods train collided with the Kanchanjunga Express after being authorized by the station master… Continue reading Travel Authority T/A 912 Form

Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP)

Source– This post on Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP) has been created based on the article “Krishi Sakhi”  published in “PIB” on 18 June 2024. Why in the news? The Prime Minister of India recently Krishi Sakhigranted certificates to over 30,000 women from Self Help Groups (SHGs), recognizing them as ‘Krishi Sakhis’ under the Krishi… Continue reading Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP)

Gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD)

Source– This post on Gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD) has been created based on the article “India getting close to developing gene therapy for sickle cell disease, say officials” published in “The Hindu” on 20 June 2024. Why in the news? India is advancing towards developing a gene therapy for sickle cell disease… Continue reading Gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD)

India’s Bio-Bitumen Initiative

Source– This post on India’s Bio-Bitumen Initiative has been created based on the article “On the way: Production of Bitumen using biomass”  published in “Economic Times” on 20 June 2024. Why in the news? India is planning to initiate large-scale production of bio-bitumen derived from biomass or agricultural waste. About India’s Bio-Bitumen Initiative i) India… Continue reading India’s Bio-Bitumen Initiative

Nalanda University

Source- This post on Nalanda University has been created based on the article “PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Nalanda University in Bihar today” published in “Hindustan Times” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new Nalanda University campus near the ancient university ruins in Rajgir. About… Continue reading Nalanda University

Juneteenth and its significance

Source– This post on Juneteenth and its significance has been created based on the article ” What is Juneteenth and what is its significance?” published in “The Indian Express” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Juneteenth has been observed on June 19, in the United States of America. About Juneteenth Juneteenth is a… Continue reading Juneteenth and its significance

Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations

Source– This post on Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations has been created based on the article “CDS releases blueprint for warfare in cyberspace”  published in “The Hindu” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, CDS released the Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting. About the Joint… Continue reading Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations

Spherical Superhydrophobic Activated Carbon Catalyst

Source-This post on Spherical Superhydrophobic Activated Carbon Catalyst has been created based on the article “Scientists from India, China, U.K. develop catalyst to produce cheaper biodiesel” published in “The Hindu” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? A team of scientists from Assam and Odisha in India, China, and the U.K. has developed a cost-effective,… Continue reading Spherical Superhydrophobic Activated Carbon Catalyst

SIPRI Report on Nuclear Warheads

Source-This post on SIPRI Report on Nuclear Warheads has been created based on the article “China has 500 nuclear warheads, says SIPRI” published in “The Hindu” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, SIPRI released a report on nuclear warheads. Findings of SIPRI Report on Nuclear Warheads China’s Nuclear Arsenal: China has 500 nuclear… Continue reading SIPRI Report on Nuclear Warheads

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