Source- This post is based on the article “Centre calls North Eastern States meet after projects under Development Initiative for North East Region are stuck” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) convened a meeting with the Chief Ministers of… Continue reading PM-DevINE scheme: Ministry holds meet with CMs of northeast States over lag in scheme
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Macron for Republic Day 2024: Exploring India’s Criteria for Selecting the Republic Day Chief Guest
Source– This post is based on the article “Macron for Republic Day 2024: How India chooses its Republic Day chief guest” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? France’s President Emmanuel Macron will be India’s chief guest for its 2024 Republic Day celebrations. How is the Republic Day Chief… Continue reading Macron for Republic Day 2024: Exploring India’s Criteria for Selecting the Republic Day Chief Guest
China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security
Source– This post is based on the article “China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security” published in “Reuters” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? China expanded its export ban by including technology for manufacturing rare earth magnets, in addition to the existing prohibition on technology for extracting and separating… Continue reading China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security
Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived
Source– This post is based on the article “Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived to show another side of life before eruption” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? A new project within the Pompeii archaeological site is showcasing ancient textile dyeing techniques. This will reveal a different aspect… Continue reading Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived
Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Source– This post is based on the article “Bihar: Reduced human activity, including mining bans, helped increase tiger numbers in Valmiki reserve” published in “DownToEarth” on 20th December 2023. Why in the News? The increase in tiger numbers in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar was facilitated by diminished human activity, including bans on mining.… Continue reading Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Protection of Black Tiger
Source- This post is based on the article “Protection of Black Tiger” published in “PIB” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Union Minister of State for Environment filed a reply in the parliament regarding the conservation efforts of the Black tigers. What are Black Tigers? Aspect Details What is it? 1)… Continue reading Protection of Black Tiger
Bengaluru airport wins award at UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles
Source: The post is based on the article “Bengaluru airport wins award at UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd December 2023 Why in the News? Terminal 2 (T2) of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru has been awarded the Special Prize for an Interior at the UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles Awards.… Continue reading Bengaluru airport wins award at UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles
Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill passed by Lok Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill passed by Lok Sabha” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023 Why in the News? The Lok Sabha has passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023. Rajya Sabha had already passed this bill in the previous session. What is… Continue reading Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill passed by Lok Sabha
RAMP Programme: Union Minister launches three sub-schemes under it
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches three sub-schemes under the RAMP programme” published in “PIB” on 20th December 2023 Why in the News? Union Minister for MSME has launched three sub-schemes under the aegis of the RAMP programme. What are the three sub schemes launched under RAMP Programme? 1) MSME… Continue reading RAMP Programme: Union Minister launches three sub-schemes under it
Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws” published in “The Hindu” on 21sxt December 2023 Why in the News? Lok Sabha has passed 3 bills to replace British-era criminal laws. These includes Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill (BNS), Bharatiya Sakshya Bill (BS) and the Bharatiya Nagarik… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws
