OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?

Source: The post is based on the article “OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?”  published in Indian Express on 23rd July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is OneWeb?3 What is the MoU signed between the Gujarat government and One Web?4 Why… Continue reading OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?

Govt. launches Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. launches Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign”  published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. What is the News? The Union government has launched the Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign. What is the Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign? The Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign is envisaged as… Continue reading Govt. launches Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign

What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?

Source: The post is based on the article “What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?”  published in Indian Express on 24th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Marine Heat Waves (MHWs)?3 What is the impact of marine heat waves on ocean life?4 How do… Continue reading What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?

On ED’s power to arrest and seek custody

Source: The post is based on the article “On ED’s power to arrest and seek custody”  published in The Hindu on 21st July 2023. What is the News? The Madras High Court has upheld the legality of Minister V. Senthilbalaji’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and his subsequent remand in judicial custody in a… Continue reading On ED’s power to arrest and seek custody

Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu

Source: The post is based on the article “Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu”  published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Ludwigia peruviana?3 Why is Ludwigia peruviana an invasive plant?4 How is Ludwigia peruviana impacting elephant habitats? What is the News? An Invasive aquatic weed… Continue reading Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu

India crosses a significant milestone for The National Tele Mental Health Programme of India

Source: The post is based on the article “India crosses a significant milestone for The National Tele Mental Health Programme of India”  published in PIB on 22nd July 2023. What is the News? Tele MANAS Initiative has reached a significant milestone. The toll-free service has received over 2,00,000 calls from various parts of the nation… Continue reading India crosses a significant milestone for The National Tele Mental Health Programme of India

Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?

Source: The post is based on the article “Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?”  published in The Hindu on 24th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Tuberculosis?3 What is the threat from Tuberculosis?4 What is Bedaquiline?5 What has Johnson & Johnson(J&J) done? What is the News? Johnson & Johnson’s patent on… Continue reading Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?

India hands over missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam

Source: The post is based on the article “India hands over missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam”  published in Indian Express on 24th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is INS Kirpan?3 What is the significance of India giving INS Kirpan to Vietnam?4 What are the other deals signed between India and Vietnam… Continue reading India hands over missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam

Banks write off bad loans worth Rs 2.09 lakh crore in 2022-23: RBI

Source: The post is based on the article “Banks write off bad loans worth Rs 2.09 lakh crore in 2022-23: RBI”  published in Indian Express on 24th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a loan write-off?3 Why do banks resort to write-offs?4 What do the RBI guidelines say on Loan write-offs? What… Continue reading Banks write off bad loans worth Rs 2.09 lakh crore in 2022-23: RBI

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