Source: The post is based on the article “Curtain Raiser: Launch of Y – 12654 (Mahendragiri)” published in PIB on 30th August 2023 What is the News? India’s latest warship, Mahendragiri will be launched at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders in Mumbai. What is Mahendragiri? Mahendragiri is the seventh and last stealth frigate of Project 17A.… Continue reading Curtain Raiser: Launch of Y – 12654 (Mahendragiri)
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WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa
Source: The post is based on the article “WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)-India has released a report titled ‘Illegal Trade of Red Sand Boa in India 2016-2021’. What is Red Sand Boa? Source: TOI Red… Continue reading WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa
Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price; to benefit over 19 million
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price; to benefit over 19 million” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? The Global Fund has reached an agreement with generic drug manufacturers to significantly reduce the price of an advanced HIV medication… Continue reading Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price; to benefit over 19 million
Artistes breathe a new life into Seethakali folk art
Source: The post is based on the article “Artistes breathe a new life into Seethakali folk art” published in The Hindu on 28th August 2023 What is the News? The Perinad Seethakali Sangham, a group of artists from diverse backgrounds, revived the dying Seethakali folk art form in 2017. This group is now set to… Continue reading Artistes breathe a new life into Seethakali folk art
Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases the 6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases the 6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes” published in PIB on 28th August 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the 6th Census Report on Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes. What are Minor irrigation(MI) schemes? Minor… Continue reading Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases the 6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes
Cyclone frequency may rise over Indian coast from the warming of Pacific: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Cyclone frequency may rise over Indian coast from the warming of Pacific: study” published in The Hindu on 30th August 2023 What is the News? According to a study, the intensity and frequency of tropical cyclones are expected to increase in the north Indian Ocean. What does… Continue reading Cyclone frequency may rise over Indian coast from the warming of Pacific: study
ISRO all set to launch first Sun mission
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO all set to launch first Sun mission” published in PIB on 29th August 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that the Aditya-L1 mission, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun, will be launched on September 2 from… Continue reading ISRO all set to launch first Sun mission
World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched
Source: The post is based on the article “World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched” published in PIB on 29th August 2023 What is the News? The Union Road Transport Minister has launched the world’s first-ever prototype of the BS-VI Stage-II Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle in New Delhi.… Continue reading World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched
Indian Army contingent leaves for exercise BRIGHT STAR
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Army contingent leaves for exercise BRIGHT STAR” published in PIB on 29th August 2023 What is the News? Indian Army contingent comprising 137 personnel has departed to Egypt to participate in Exercise BRIGHT STAR- 23. What is Exercise BRIGHT STAR? Exercise BRIGHT STAR is a multinational… Continue reading Indian Army contingent leaves for exercise BRIGHT STAR
Strategic Initiatives by Coal Ministry increase Availability of Domestic Coking Coal for Steel Production, Reduce Imports
Source: The post is based on the article “Strategic Initiatives by Coal Ministry increase Availability of Domestic Coking Coal for Steel Production, Reduce Imports” published in PIB on 29th August 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Steel and the Ministry of Coal are taking up collaborative efforts to enhance domestic Coking Coal availability… Continue reading Strategic Initiatives by Coal Ministry increase Availability of Domestic Coking Coal for Steel Production, Reduce Imports
