Source: The post is based on the article “National Waterways Project” published in PIB on 28th July 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways has informed Lok Sabha about the initiatives taken for developing National Waterways. National Waterways for cargo and passenger movement: Currently, 111 waterways, including 5 existing… Continue reading National Waterways Project
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Leg-up for lithium hunt as LS passes mining Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Leg-up for lithium hunt as LS passes mining Bill” published in Livemint on 29th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation Amendment) Bill, 2023?3 How does the bill help in Lithium production?4 What are the other key provisions of… Continue reading Leg-up for lithium hunt as LS passes mining Bill
PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry
Source: The post is based on the article “PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry” published in The Hindu on 29th July 2023. What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the ‘Semicon India 2023’ conclave in Gujarat. This is the second edition of the conference, which was first held in 2022.… Continue reading PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry
A supermassive black hole is firing high-energy particle jet towards Earth
Source: The post is based on the article “A supermassive black hole is firing high-energy particle jet towards Earth” published in Indian Express on 26th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Markarian 421?3 What is the IXPE Mission?4 What is a Supermassive Black Hole? What is the News? NASA’s IXPE Mission has… Continue reading A supermassive black hole is firing high-energy particle jet towards Earth
The ‘free movement regime’ along the India-Myanmar border, and why it has complicated the volatile situation in Manipur
Source: The post is based on the article “The ‘free movement regime’ along the India-Myanmar border, and why it has complicated the volatile situation in Manipur” published in Indian Express on 29th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Free Movement Regime (FMR) on the IMB?3 Why was the Free Movement Regime(FMR)… Continue reading The ‘free movement regime’ along the India-Myanmar border, and why it has complicated the volatile situation in Manipur
House panel for DGCA-like authority for cybersecurity
Source: The post is based on the article “House panel for DGCA-like authority for cybersecurity” published in Business Standard on 28th July 2023. What is the News? The Standing Committee on Finance has given several recommendations on cybersecurity and other issues. What are the issues highlighted by the Standing Committee on Finance? According to the… Continue reading House panel for DGCA-like authority for cybersecurity
Cinematograph Bill aimed at curbing piracy passed by RS
Source: The post is based on the article “Cinematograph Bill aimed at curbing piracy passed by RS” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2023 What is the News? The Rajya Sabha has passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023. What is the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023? The Bill amends the Cinematograph Act, 1952.The Act constitutes… Continue reading Cinematograph Bill aimed at curbing piracy passed by RS
National Framework for Safe Reuse of Treated Wastewater
Source: The post is based on the article “National Framework for Safe Reuse of Treated Wastewater” published in PIB on 27th July 2023. What is the News? Minister of State for Jal Shakti has informed Lok Sabha about the Arth Ganga Model and the initiatives taken to promote the reuse of treated water. What is… Continue reading National Framework for Safe Reuse of Treated Wastewater
Lok Sabha passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 in Parliament
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 in Parliament” published in PIB on 27th July 2023. What is the News? The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 has been passed in Lok Sabha. What is the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023?… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 in Parliament
Self Reliant India Fund
Source: The post is based on the article “Self Reliant India Fund” published in PIB on 27th July 2023 What is the News? The Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises has informed Lok Sabha about the Self Reliant Fund and the other initiatives taken by the government for the MSME Sector. What is the… Continue reading Self Reliant India Fund
