Source-This post on NITI GearShift Challenge has been created based on the article “NITI Aayog Unveils GearShift Challenge to Accelerate Zero-Emission Truck Adoption in India” published in “PIB” on 15 July 2024. Why in the news? NITI Aayog, along with IIM Bangalore, Smart Freight Centre India, CALSTART/Drive to Zero, and WRI India, has launched the… Continue reading NITI GearShift Challenge
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Patriot Air Defence System
Source-This post on Patriot Air Defence System has been created based on the article “U.S., allies announce additional air defence systems for Ukraine” published in “The Hindu” on 15 July 2024. Why in the news? The United States and its allies will send Ukraine five more air defence systems, including Patriot missile batteries and components.… Continue reading Patriot Air Defence System
Wolbachia Bacteria
Source- This post on ‘Wolbachia Bacteria’ has been created based on the article ‘Scientists find that a bacteria tricked a wasp to get rid of its males‘ published in ‘The Hindu’ on 15th July 2024. Why in News? The researchers of the Shenyang Agricultural University have made the observation that, Encarsiaformosa wasps almost never produced… Continue reading Wolbachia Bacteria
Opening of the Treasury of Jagannath temple after 46 years
Source- This Post on ” Treasury of Jagannath temple in Puri opened after 46 years” is based on the article “Treasury of Jagannath temple in Puri opened after 46 years” published in “The Hindu” on “15th July 2024”. Why in News? Recently, the treasury of the famous Jagannath Temple located in Puri was opened after… Continue reading Opening of the Treasury of Jagannath temple after 46 years
Tirzepatide weight loss Drug- Working and Side Effects
Source- This post on ‘Tirzepatide Weight loss Drug- Working and Side Effects’ has been created based on the article “India could soon allow ‘game-changing’ weight-loss drug tirzepatide: How it works, its side effects” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th July 2024. Why in News? With the development of various weight loss drugs emerging as… Continue reading Tirzepatide weight loss Drug- Working and Side Effects
US Secret Service- Mandate and Functioning
Source- This post on “US Secret Service- Role and Mandate ” is based on the article ” Donald Trump shot: What is the US Secret Service, tasked with protecting US Presidents, current and former” published in the ” The Indian Express” on “15th July 2024”. Why in the News? With the recent assassination attempt on… Continue reading US Secret Service- Mandate and Functioning
SDG India Index Report
Source- This post on the SDG India Index Report has been created based on the article “India shows good progress on SDGs: NITI Aayog report” published in “The Hindu” on 13 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, NITI Aayog released its fourth evaluation report of India’s progress on the 16 sustainable development goals (SDGs)… Continue reading SDG India Index Report
MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System) Initiatives
Source- This post on the MeDevIS Initiative has been created based on the article “MeDevIS platform announced to boost access to medical technologies and devices” published on the official website of WHO on 8 July 2024. Why in news? The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System). About MeDevIS 1. MeDevIS… Continue reading MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System) Initiatives
Amendments to Administrative Role of J&K L-G
Source- This post on the Amendments to Administrative Role of J&K L-G has been created based on the article “Centre amends rules to broaden the administrative role of J&K L-G” published in “The Hindu” on 13 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently widened the ambit of the… Continue reading Amendments to Administrative Role of J&K L-G
Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas
Source- This post on the Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas is based on the “Centre declares June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas” published in “The Hindu” on 13 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union government has declared June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’. Centre Declares June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ 1. Significance: The day will… Continue reading Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas
