Source-This post on PM Modi visit to Bhutan: India to double assistance to Bhutan is based on the article “With Bhutan’s Gelephu project in mind, India to double assistance to ₹10,000 crore for next 5 years” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd March 2024. Why in the News? During his recent visit to Bhutan, PM Modi… Continue reading PM Modi visit to Bhutan: India to double assistance to Bhutan
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Gulaal Gota: Jaipur’s traditional method for celebrating the Holi festival
Source-This post on Gulaal Gota: Jaipur’s traditional method for celebrating the Holi festival is based on the article “Explained: On Holi, a look at Jaipur’s traditional celebrations with ‘Gulaal Gota’” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd March 2024. Why in the News? As Holi approaches on March 25th this year, Jaipur, Rajasthan will continue… Continue reading Gulaal Gota: Jaipur’s traditional method for celebrating the Holi festival
Strict rule on Bioplastic
Source-This post on Strict rule on Bioplastic has been created based on the article “Ministry of Environment tightens rules on bioplastics” published in “The Hindu” on 21 March 2024. Why in the news? The Environment Ministry has recently introduced rules that make it harder for makers of disposable plastic ware to label such products as… Continue reading Strict rule on Bioplastic
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum
Source-This post on Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum has been created based on the article “4th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum organized in New Delhi” published in “PIB” on 21 March 2024. Why in the news? The fourth edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum was recently convened in New Delhi on March… Continue reading Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum
India as co-chair of Digital Innovation Board
Source-This post on India as co-chair of Digital Innovation Board has been created based on the article “International Telecommunication Union elects India as co-chair of its Digital Innovation Board” published in “PIB” on 21 March 2024. Why in the news? Dr Neeraj Mittal was unanimously elected as co-chair of the Digital Innovation Board of International… Continue reading India as co-chair of Digital Innovation Board
BhashaNet portal
Source-This post on BhashaNet portal has been created based on the article “MeitY/NIXI successfully unveils BhashaNet portal at Universal Acceptance Day event” published in “PIB” on 21 March 2024. Why in the news? The BhashaNet portal was unveiled at the Universal Acceptance (UA) Day event on March 21, 2024. About BhashaNet portal Aspect Details Launched… Continue reading BhashaNet portal
Low water level in Indian reservoir
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
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)
