MAHASAGAR: Indian Navy’s outreach initiative between Maritime Heads

Source: The post is based on the article “MAHASAGAR: Indian Navy’s outreach initiative between Maritime Heads” published in “PIB” on 30th November 2023 Why in the News? Indian Navy has successfully conducted the first edition of the MAHASAGAR: Indian Navy’s outreach initiative between Maritime Heads. What is MAHASAGAR? Specifications Details Hosted by Indian Navy Purpose… Continue reading MAHASAGAR: Indian Navy’s outreach initiative between Maritime Heads

Sixth Schedule: Centre agrees to examine demands for Ladakh safeguards

Source: The post is based on the article “Sixth Schedule: Centre agrees to examine demands for Ladakh safeguards” published in “The Hindu” on 1st December 2023 Why in the News? The Union Home Ministry has reconstituted a High Powered Committee to examine the demand of Ladakh to provide constitutional safeguards like inclusion in the Sixth… Continue reading Sixth Schedule: Centre agrees to examine demands for Ladakh safeguards

Loss and Damage Fund cleared on Day One of COP-28 summit

Source: The post is based on the article “Loss and Damage Fund cleared on Day One of COP-28 summit” published in “The Hindu” on 1st December 2023 Why in the News? At the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) being held in Dubai, countries have agreed to operationalise the Loss and Damage(L&D) Fund.  What is a… Continue reading Loss and Damage Fund cleared on Day One of COP-28 summit

X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) Mission: ISRO is set to launch it

Source: The post is based on the article “X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) Mission: ISRO is set to launch it” published in “The Hindu” on 1st December 2023 Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has announced a plan to launch its first X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) Mission. What is XPoSat Mission? Specifications Details… Continue reading X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) Mission: ISRO is set to launch it

Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary: Delay in Eco-Sensitive Zone(ESZ) tag for the sanctuary

Source: The post is based on the article “Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary: Delay in Eco-Sensitive Zone(ESZ) tag for the sanctuary” published in “Deccan Herald” on 27th November 2023 Why in the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed the Karnataka Government to resolve issues which are causing delay in declaring the Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary as… Continue reading Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary: Delay in Eco-Sensitive Zone(ESZ) tag for the sanctuary

Mahe Class Ships: Three anti-submarine warfare ships for Indian Navy launched

Source: The post is based on the article “Mahe Class Ships: Three anti-submarine warfare ships for Indian Navy launched” published in“The Hindu” on 1st December 2023 Why in the News? Cochin Shipyard Limited has launched three ships in the series of eight Mahe class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts(ASW SWC) for the Indian Navy. These… Continue reading Mahe Class Ships: Three anti-submarine warfare ships for Indian Navy launched

Government forms 16th Finance Commission

Source: This post is based on the article “Government of India constitutes Sixteenth Finance Commission with Dr. Arvind Panagariya as its Chairman” published in “PIB” on 31th December 2023. Why in the News? With the approval of the President of India, the Government of India has constituted the Sixteenth Finance Commission in pursuance of Article… Continue reading Government forms 16th Finance Commission

Legion of Honour Award: ISRO scientist Lalithambika conferred highest French civilian award

Source: The post is based on the article “Top ISRO scientist V R Lalithambika conferred with highest civilian French honour for space cooperation initiatives” published in “Indian Express” on 30th November 2023 Why in the News? V R Lalithambika (ISRO scientist) was recently honored with the Legion of Honour Award for promoting Indo-French space cooperation.… Continue reading Legion of Honour Award: ISRO scientist Lalithambika conferred highest French civilian award

Central Sector Scheme for providing Drones to the Women Self Help Groups approved by Cabinet

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves Central Sector Scheme for providing Drones to the Women Self Help Groups” published in “PIB” on 30th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Central Sector Scheme for providing Drones to the Women Self Help Groups (SHGs). What is the… Continue reading Central Sector Scheme for providing Drones to the Women Self Help Groups approved by Cabinet

Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) Scheme approved by Cabinet

Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) Scheme approved by Cabinet” published in “PIB” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the PM JANMAN Scheme. What is the PM JANMAN Scheme? Specifications  Details Full Form Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) Scheme approved by Cabinet

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