Source: The post is based on the article “States look for alternatives as Centre restricts FCI purchase” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? The Central Government has recently announced its decision to reduce the quantity of foodgrains a bidder can purchase under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic). After… Continue reading States look for alternatives as Centre restricts FCI purchase
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Biparjoy part of a new trend in Indian cyclones
Source: The post is based on the article “Biparjoy part of a new trend in Indian cyclones” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? The cyclonic disturbances over the North Indian Ocean which includes the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the land area in between have gone through… Continue reading Biparjoy part of a new trend in Indian cyclones
Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur
Source: The post is based on the article “Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur” published in PIB on 18th June 2023 What is the News? The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2021 is being conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur. What is the Gandhi Peace Prize? Gandhi Peace Prize… Continue reading Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur
Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers
Source: The post is based on the article “Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 What is the News? As India is working on creating integrated theatre commands, a common Annual Confidential Report (ACR) for all defence officers has been mooted. About the common Annual Confidential Report (ACR) Need:… Continue reading Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers
Warming oceans make it harder to forecast cyclones in Arabian Sea
Source: The post is based on the article “Warming oceans make it harder to forecast cyclones in Arabian Sea” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 What is the News? Experts say cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are far more frequent and were better understood. But in recent times, the Arabian Sea is heating up more… Continue reading Warming oceans make it harder to forecast cyclones in Arabian Sea
India to buy Predator UAVs from the US: Capabilities, countries which use them
Source: The post is based on the article “India to buy Predator UAVs from the US: Capabilities, countries which use them” published in the Indian Express on 17th June 2023 What is the News? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has recently approved the procurement of armed Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) from a United States-based company. The… Continue reading India to buy Predator UAVs from the US: Capabilities, countries which use them
Synthetic human embryos: All about life
Source: The post is based on the article “Synthetic human embryos: All about life” published in Indian Express on 17th June 2023 Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of Biotechnology. Relevance: About Synthetic human embryos. News: At the International Society of Stem Cell Research’s annual meeting in Boston, a woman scientist announced that her team has… Continue reading Synthetic human embryos: All about life
Explained | What is transcranial magnetic stimulation?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What is transcranial magnetic stimulation?” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)?3 How rTMS work?4 What are the applications of rTMS technique? What is the News? Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) has… Continue reading Explained | What is transcranial magnetic stimulation?
Why remittance inflows growth could slow to just 0.2% in 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Why remittance inflows growth could slow to just 0.2% in 2023” published in Indian Express on 17th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why are remittances important?3 What are the top sources of remittances for India?4 Why are remittances expected to grow at a slower pace… Continue reading Why remittance inflows growth could slow to just 0.2% in 2023
Union Minister of Heavy Industries Launches “Dugdh Sankalan Sathi Mobile App” to Transform Indian Dairy Industries
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister of Heavy Industries Launches “Dugdh Sankalan Sathi Mobile App” to Transform Indian Dairy Industries” published in PIB on 16th June 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Heavy Industries has launched the “Dugdh Sanakalan Sathi Mobile App”. What is Dugdh Sanakalan Sathi Mobile… Continue reading Union Minister of Heavy Industries Launches “Dugdh Sankalan Sathi Mobile App” to Transform Indian Dairy Industries
