Source: The post is based on the article “India backs 2016 ruling favouring the Philippines in South China Sea” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Background:3 What is the stand of ASEAN on the territorial claims of the South China Sea?4 What is India’s stand on the 2016… Continue reading India backs 2016 ruling favouring the Philippines in South China Sea
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After stock limits, India to import 12 lakh tonnes of tur dal to keep prices in check
Source: The post is based on the article “After stock limits, India to import 12 lakh tonnes of tur dal to keep prices in check” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 What is the News? India will be importing 12 lakh tonnes of the Tur Dal in the current fiscal, up by 35%… Continue reading After stock limits, India to import 12 lakh tonnes of tur dal to keep prices in check
Sick sea lions washing ashore in California due to algae bloom
Source: The post is based on the article “Sick sea lions washing ashore in California due to algae bloom” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? Hundreds of sea lions are found dead or sick on California beaches due to toxic offshore algae blooms. What are Sea Lions? Sea Lion… Continue reading Sick sea lions washing ashore in California due to algae bloom
Government to Develop National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, Gujarat for an estimated cost of ₹4,500 Cr.
Source: The post is based on the article “Government to Develop National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, Gujarat for an estimated cost of ₹4,500 Cr.” published in PIB on 1st July 2023 What is the News? The Central Government will be holding a meeting to review the progress in the construction of the National Maritime… Continue reading Government to Develop National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, Gujarat for an estimated cost of ₹4,500 Cr.
India’s largest radio telescope plays vital role in detecting universe’s vibrations
Source: The post is based on the following articles: – “India slips to 40th spot in world competitiveness ranking” published in The Hindu on 30th June 2023 – “Indian telescope & astronomers help global team hear ‘humming of gravitational waves” published in TOI on 30th June 2023 What is the News? India’s Giant Metrewave Radio… Continue reading India’s largest radio telescope plays vital role in detecting universe’s vibrations
Rockies, Alps, Himalayas: More rain, less snow in Northern hemisphere mountains as temperatures rise, says report
Source: The post is based on the article “Rockies, Alps, Himalayas: More rain, less snow in Northern hemisphere mountains as temperatures rise, says report” published in Down To Earth on 29th June 2023 What is the News? Researchers have found that climate change will cause a shift from snowfall to rainfall on mountains across the… Continue reading Rockies, Alps, Himalayas: More rain, less snow in Northern hemisphere mountains as temperatures rise, says report
UNODC World Drug Report 2023 warns of converging crises as illicit drug markets continue to expand
Source: The post is based on the article “UNODC World Drug Report 2023 warns of converging crises as illicit drug markets continue to expand” published in UN on 29th June 2023 What is the News? The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has released the World Drug Report 2023. What are the key findings… Continue reading UNODC World Drug Report 2023 warns of converging crises as illicit drug markets continue to expand
India slips to 40th spot in world competitiveness ranking
Source: The post is based on the article “India slips to 40th spot in world competitiveness ranking” published in India Today on 29th June 2023 What is the News? The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) has released the World Competitiveness Ranking 2023. What is the World Competitiveness Ranking? The World Competitiveness Ranking is a… Continue reading India slips to 40th spot in world competitiveness ranking
India, Philippines to explore scope of joint sales, patrols to boost defence partnership
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Philippines to explore scope of joint sales, patrols to boost defence partnership” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? The 5th India-Philippines Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation meeting was held recently. What are the key highlights from the India-Philippines meeting? Defence:… Continue reading India, Philippines to explore scope of joint sales, patrols to boost defence partnership
The Open Market Sale Scheme for wheat and rice
Source: The post is based on the article “The Open Market Sale Scheme for wheat and rice” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Open Market Sale Scheme?3 What is the objective behind introducing the Open Market Sale Scheme?4 How has the Central Government revised the… Continue reading The Open Market Sale Scheme for wheat and rice
