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India-US Agreement on Defence Supply Chain

Source- This post on India-US Agreement on Defence Supply Chain has been created based on the article “India, US ink agreement for defence equipment supply” published in “Business Standard” on 24th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the United States and India’s Defence Ministry have signed the Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA). This signing coincided… Continue reading India-US Agreement on Defence Supply Chain

Dhangars Community

Source- This post on Dhangars Community has been created based on the article “Who are the Dhangars of Maharashtra and why are they asking for ‘grazing corridors’ in forests?” published in “Indian Express” on 24th August 2024. Why in News? A large group of Dhangars marched to the subdivisional officer’s office in Khamgaon, Buldhana district,… Continue reading Dhangars Community

Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector

Source- This post on Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector published in the “Space sector contributed ₹20,000 crore to India’s GDP over the last decade” published in “The Hindu” on 24th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) initiated a study to evaluate the socio-economic impact of the space sector… Continue reading Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector

Implementation of School Safety Guidelines by the Centre

Source- This post on Implementation of School Safety Guidelines by the Centre has been created based on the article “Implement school safety guidelines, Centre tells States” published in “The Hindu” on 24th August 2024. Why in News? The Union Education Ministry has directed all States and Union Territories to implement guidelines to ensure the safety… Continue reading Implementation of School Safety Guidelines by the Centre

Study of Solar Magnetic Fields

Source- This post on Study of Solar Magnetic Fields has been created based on the article “IIA finds a novel way to explore the sun’s secrets by studying solar magnetic fields” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd August 2024. Why in News? Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have found a new way… Continue reading Study of Solar Magnetic Fields

First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload

Source- This post on First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload has been created based on the article “What the first findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3 mission tell us about the Moon” published in “The Indian Express” on 23rd August. Why in News? Recently, scientists in India have released the findings of studies carried out… Continue reading First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload

Seaplane Operations Guidelines

Source-This post on Seaplane Operations Guidelines has been created based on the article “Centre announces simplified norms for seaplane operations” published in “The Hindu” on 23 August 2024. Why in the news? The Union Minister for Civil Aviation has introduced new guidelines for seaplane operations in India, aiming to improve connectivity, boost tourism, and drive… Continue reading Seaplane Operations Guidelines

Series of Industrial Accidents in Andhra Pradesh’s Atchutapuram SEZ

Source: The post series of industrial accidents in Andhra Pradesh’s Atchutapuram SEZ has been created, based on the article “Death at work: A safety audit is essential to prevent industrial accidents” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Disaster management Context: The article discusses a series of industrial accidents… Continue reading Series of Industrial Accidents in Andhra Pradesh’s Atchutapuram SEZ

Issue with hydropower projects on the Teesta River

Source: The post issue with hydropower projects on the Teesta River has been created, based on the article “Power play: Hydropower projects must factor in the environmental costs too” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Infrastructures and Disaster Management Context: The article discusses recent landslides in Sikkim… Continue reading Issue with hydropower projects on the Teesta River

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