Source- This post is based on the article “INS Imphal commissioned today: Its capabilities, and the strategic significance of Visakhapatnam class of destroyers” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th December 2023. Why in the News? INS Imphal, the third warship of Project 15B that together form the Visakhapatnam class stealth-guided missile destroyers, has been… Continue reading INS Imphal
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New Non-Invasive Formaldehyde Sensor for Room-Temperature Detection of Adulterated Fish
Source– This post is based on the article “New non-invasive formaldehyde sensor can detect adulterated fish at room temperature” published in “PIB” on 27th December 2023. Why in the News? Researchers have developed a new cost-effective formalin sensor that can effectively detect the presence of formalin (solution of formaldehyde in water) in adulterated fishes. What… Continue reading New Non-Invasive Formaldehyde Sensor for Room-Temperature Detection of Adulterated Fish
Milli second burst detected by Astrosat
Source- This post is based on the article “Milli-second burst detected by AstroSat in new high magnetic field neutron star can help understand such stellar entities” published in “PIB” on 25th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently a study revealed that AstroSat (India’s first multi-wavelength space observatory) has detected intense sub-second X-ray bursts from… Continue reading Milli second burst detected by Astrosat
Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi launched
Source- This post is based on the article “On the occasion of Good Governance Day, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launches the Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi” published in “PIB” on 25th December 2023. Why in the News? To commemorate Good Governance Day, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister, unveiled the Enhanced Edition of Mission… Continue reading Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi launched
Supreme Court: Physical Training Instructors Recognized as Teachers
Source- This post is based on the article “Physical training instructors come within definition of teachers: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 25th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court held that individuals serving as physical training instructors (PTIs) fall under the categorization of ‘teachers’. What was the Case? 1) The Bench… Continue reading Supreme Court: Physical Training Instructors Recognized as Teachers
Enhancing Railway Safety: Compulsory Disaster Management Training for Railway Officers
Source- This post is based on the article “Railway officers to be trained in disaster management; NAIR, IRIDM to impart training” published in “The Hindu” on 25th December 2023. Why in the News? After the Odisha train tragedy inquiry revealed the need for a quicker disaster response, the Ministry of Railways has mandated disaster management… Continue reading Enhancing Railway Safety: Compulsory Disaster Management Training for Railway Officers
Palna Scheme: Government aims to set up 17,000 creches across India
Source: The post is based on the article “Palna Scheme: Government aims to set up 17,000 creches across India” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd December 2023 Why in the News? The Union Women and Child Development Ministry aims to establish 17,000 creches in Anganwadi Centres across the country. This is being done as part… Continue reading Palna Scheme: Government aims to set up 17,000 creches across India
National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal
Source: The post is based on the article “National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Mines has launched the National Geoscience Data Repository Portal (NGDR). What is the National Geoscience Data Repository Portal (NGDR)? Specifications Details What is it It is a… Continue reading National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal
DAY-NRLM SHGs: Ministry of Rural Development signs MOU with JioMart
Source- This post is based on the article “Ministry of Rural Development signs MoU with Reliance Retail’s JioMart, to on-board DAY-NRLM’s SHGs” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JioMart to onboard DAY-NRLM’s Self Help Groups… Continue reading DAY-NRLM SHGs: Ministry of Rural Development signs MOU with JioMart
INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) 2023
Source- This post is based on the article “INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) – 2023” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the 8th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) held in Bangkok, Thailand. What is Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)? 1) is a… Continue reading INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) 2023
