Source-This post on Low water level in Indian reservoir has been created based on the article “Water level in more than half the key reservoirs at less than 40% capacity” published in “Live Mint” on 22 March 2024. Why in the news? The Central Water Commission (CWC) has recently reported that water level in more… Continue reading Low water level in Indian reservoir
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Price stabilization fund
Source-This post on Price stabilization fund is based on the article “Centre brings wheat and rice under price stabilization fund” published in “LiveMint” on 21st March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the government has approved inclusion of wheat and rice under its price stabilization fund (PSF). About Price stabilization fund 1. About: The Price… Continue reading Price stabilization fund
PIB Fact Check Unit notified under IT Rules 2021
Source-This post on Fact Check Unit is based on the article “Government notifies PIB’s Fact Check Unit under IT Rules 2021” published in “PIB” on 20th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Centre has notified the fact check unit under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) as the authorised fact check unit for the… Continue reading PIB Fact Check Unit notified under IT Rules 2021
International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE)
Source-This post on International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE) is based on the article “41st Steering Committee of International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy deliberates on the deployment of Green Hydrogen and its Derivatives” published in “PIB” on 20th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently,… Continue reading International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE)
Reverse Flipping
Source-This post on Reverse Flipping is based on the article “Startups ‘reverse flip’: Pine Labs, Zepto, Meesho in queue for India return” published in “Economic Times” on 21st March 2024. Why in the News? Startups such as Pine Labs, Zepto, and Meesho are the latest new-age companies looking to move headquarters to India. About reverse… Continue reading Reverse Flipping
Biomining
Source-This post on Biomining is based on the article “Biomining at landfills in Ghazipur, Bhalswa set to miss latest deadline” published in “Hindustan times” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? Delhi’s biomining project to clear landfill sites is likely to miss the latest deadline of 2024. About Biomining 1. About: Biomining is the… Continue reading Biomining
NHAI completes largest InvIT monetization
Source-This post on NHAI completes largest InvIT monetization is based on the article “NHAI Completes Largest InvIT Monetization of Over Rs. 16,000 Crore Through ‘Round 3’” published in “PIB” on 19th March 2024. Why in the News? National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) has completed fundraising through ‘InvIT Round-3’ for National Highway stretches totaling 889 kilometers.… Continue reading NHAI completes largest InvIT monetization
Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024
Source-This post on Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 is based on the article “New CBFC rules include age-related categories, more women representation, access for disabled” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th March 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has introduced new Cinematograph (Certification) Rules for 2024. These rules will replace the… Continue reading Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024
RPF and NCW signed MoU to combat human trafficking
Source-This post on RPF and NCW signed MoU to combat human trafficking is based on the article “Railway Protection Force and National Commission for Women Unite Against Human Trafficking” published in “PIB” on 19th March 2024. Why in the News? The National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) have signed a… Continue reading RPF and NCW signed MoU to combat human trafficking
Barberton Greenstone Belt
Source-This post on Barberton Greenstone Belt is based on the article “Oldest evidence of earthquakes found in strange jumble of 3.3 billion-year-old rocks from Africa” published in “Live Science” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, scientists discovered evidence of some of the earliest recorded earthquakes in the Barberton Greenstone Belt. About Barberton… Continue reading Barberton Greenstone Belt
