SC Collegium’s quiet transparency is driving change

Source: The post is based on the article “SC Collegium’s quiet transparency is driving change” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court Collegium under the present Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has quietly and transparently streamlined the appointment process of judges to the constitutional courts. What… Continue reading SC Collegium’s quiet transparency is driving change

China event raises concern over India’s only ape

Source: The post is based on the article “China event raises concern over India’s only ape”  published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? Global Gibbon Network (GGN) held its first meeting in China to discuss conservation of Hoolock Gibbon. What is Hoolock Gibbon? Hoolock Gibbon is the only ape found… Continue reading China event raises concern over India’s only ape

India and Indonesia announce launch of the “India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue” (EFD Dialogue)

Source: The post is based on the article “India and Indonesia announce launch of the “India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue” (EFD Dialogue)”  published in PIB on 16th July 2023 What is the News? India and Indonesia have announced the launch of the “India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue”.  This platform was launched… Continue reading India and Indonesia announce launch of the “India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue” (EFD Dialogue)

Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis

Source: The post is based on the article “Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis”  published in The Hindu on 14th July 2023 What is the News? According to Western Ghats Spatial Decision Support System(WGSDSS), Western Ghats, which is among 36 global biodiversity hotspots, has seen a loss of 5% evergreen forest cover.… Continue reading Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis

How India and UAE are planning to promote use of local currencies for cross-border transactions

Source: The post is based on the article “How India and UAE are planning to promote use of local currencies for cross-border transactions” published in Indian Express on 15th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the mechanism being setup by India and UAE to promote use of local currencies for cross-border transactions?3… Continue reading How India and UAE are planning to promote use of local currencies for cross-border transactions

Govt effort on to curb vector-borne diseases

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt effort on to curb vector-borne diseases ” published in Livemint on 15th July 2023 What is the News? The Union health ministry has sounded the alarm on a vector-borne disease outbreak with record rainfall in North India creating a favourable breeding ground for disease-carrying mosquitoes. What are… Continue reading Govt effort on to curb vector-borne diseases

New Scorpene class submarines for the Navy: Why they are a crucial buy

Source: The post is based on the article “New Scorpene class submarines for the Navy: Why they are a crucial buy” published in Indian Express on 15th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Scorpene submarines?3 How many Scorpene submarines does India have currently?4 What is the need of three additional scorpene class… Continue reading New Scorpene class submarines for the Navy: Why they are a crucial buy

Chandrayaan-3 | India’s third lunar odyssey begins with perfect launch

Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3 | India’s third lunar odyssey begins with perfect launch” published in The Hindu on 15th July 2023 What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the highly anticipated Chandrayaan-3 mission to the moon from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 | India’s third lunar odyssey begins with perfect launch

Union Minister leads Mangrove Plantation drive in Chengalpattu , Tamil Nadu as part of the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister leads Mangrove Plantation drive in Chengalpattu , Tamil Nadu as part of the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) scheme” published in PIB on 14th July 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has organized a… Continue reading Union Minister leads Mangrove Plantation drive in Chengalpattu , Tamil Nadu as part of the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) scheme

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