E-Prosecution portal: Home Ministry develops online module for timely disposal of criminal cases

Source: The post is based on the article “Home Ministry develops online module for timely disposal of criminal cases” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) e-prosecution portal has added a new feature that will fix the accountability of government lawyers. The system will send alerts… Continue reading E-Prosecution portal: Home Ministry develops online module for timely disposal of criminal cases

India’s forex reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s forex reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 What is the News? India’s foreign exchange reserves have increased by $6.3 billion to jump to $584.76 billion. This is the highest in nine months. Note: In October 2021, the… Continue reading India’s forex reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn

Flash Droughts: As world warms, droughts coming on faster: Research

Source: The post is based on the article “As world warms, droughts coming on faster: Research” published in Indian Express on 15th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Flash Droughts?3 What causes Flash droughts?4 What did the study find about Flash droughts? What is the News? A study has found that Flash… Continue reading Flash Droughts: As world warms, droughts coming on faster: Research

What is magnetoresistance? It’s one more thing graphene does differently

Source: The post is based on the article “What is magnetoresistance? It’s one more thing graphene does differently” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Giant Magnetoresistance(GMR)?3 What did the researchers discover?4 What is Graphene? What is the News? Researchers in the UK have discovered that graphene… Continue reading What is magnetoresistance? It’s one more thing graphene does differently

What the Uttaramerur inscription, recently referred to by PM says

Source: The post is based on the article “What the Uttaramerur inscription, recently referred to by PM says” published in Indian Express on 15th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Uttaramerur Inscription?3 What does the Uttaramerur inscription say?4 Is Uttaramerur inscription an example of democracy? What is the News? The Prime Minister… Continue reading What the Uttaramerur inscription, recently referred to by PM says

Safety Across Asia for the Global Environment (SAFE) Project: China out of UN’s wildlife survey for pandemic controls

Source: The post is based on the article “China out of UN’s wildlife survey for pandemic controls” published in The Hindu on 14th April 2023 What is the News? China is not participating in a United Nations project called Safety Across Asia for the Global Environment (SAFE) to survey high-risk facilities, including Asian wet markets,… Continue reading Safety Across Asia for the Global Environment (SAFE) Project: China out of UN’s wildlife survey for pandemic controls

Explained | What is ‘Dabba trading’ and how does it affect the economy?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What is ‘Dabba trading’ and how does it affect the economy?” published in The Hindu on 14th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Dabba Trading?3 What is the main purpose of doing Dabba Trading?4 Why is Dabba Trading problematic? What is the… Continue reading Explained | What is ‘Dabba trading’ and how does it affect the economy?

Those criticizing MUDRA scheme don’t understand power of microfinance: PM

Source: The post is based on the article “Those criticizing MUDRA scheme don’t understand power of microfinance: PM” published in The Hindu on 14th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has said that the Mudra loan project for small and micro enterprises has created over eight crore new entrepreneurs. What is Pradhan… Continue reading Those criticizing MUDRA scheme don’t understand power of microfinance: PM

Breaking down the demand surge for petroleum products

Source: The post is based on the article “Breaking down the demand surge for petroleum products” published in Livemint on 14th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the trend in petroleum products?3 Why is India seeing such a surge in petrol consumption?4 Does the Ukraine war have anything to do with this?5… Continue reading Breaking down the demand surge for petroleum products

Custodial Violence: No external monitoring mechanism in India to take erring police officers to task

Source: The post is based on the article “No external monitoring mechanism in India to take erring police officers to task” published in The Hindu on 14th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Custodial Violence?3 About the Data on Custodial Death4 What are the challenges in tackling custodial violence cases in India?… Continue reading Custodial Violence: No external monitoring mechanism in India to take erring police officers to task

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