Source: The post is based on the article “India launches ‘Neerakshi’ – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for mine detection” published in Hindustan Times on 29th July 2023. What is the News? India has launched an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle called ‘Neerakshi’ for detecting underwater mines. What is Neerakshi? Neerakshi is an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed to… Continue reading India launches ‘Neerakshi’ – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for mine detection
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North India’s first River Rejuvenation Project Devika is nearing completion
Source: The post is based on the article “North India’s first River Rejuvenation Project Devika is nearing completion” published in PIB on 6th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister has said that North India’s first River Rejuvenation Project Devika is nearing completion. What is Project Devika? Project Devika aims to rejuvenate Devika… Continue reading North India’s first River Rejuvenation Project Devika is nearing completion
5% of birds in India are endemic, says Zoological Survey of India publication
Source: The post is based on the article “5% of birds in India are endemic, says Zoological Survey of India publication” published in The Hindu on 7th August 2023. What is the News? Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has released a publication titled “75 Endemic Birds of India”. What are the key highlights from the… Continue reading 5% of birds in India are endemic, says Zoological Survey of India publication
House panel proposes reducing minimum age to contest polls
Source: The post is based on the article “House panel proposes reducing minimum age to contest polls” published in Business Standard on 5th August 2023. What is the news? The parliamentary panel has proposed lowering the minimum age for participating in national elections, especially Assembly elections, from 25 to 18 years. Why has the committee come up with such a… Continue reading House panel proposes reducing minimum age to contest polls
Govt. allows Indian companies to list on foreign exchanges through IFSC
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. allows Indian companies to list on foreign exchanges through IFSC” published in The Hindu on 5th August 2023. What is the news? The finance minister has said that Indian companies can now directly list their shares on foreign exchanges operating at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gujarat’s GIFT City.… Continue reading Govt. allows Indian companies to list on foreign exchanges through IFSC
National Health Authority (NHA) extends its incentive scheme under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
Source: The post is based on the article “National Health Authority (NHA) extends its incentive scheme under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)” published in PIB on 4th August 2023. What is the News? The National Health Authority(NHA) has announced the extension of its Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)… Continue reading National Health Authority (NHA) extends its incentive scheme under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen
Source: The post is based on the article “Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen” published in Down To Earth on 3rd August 2023. What is the News? Experts who work on vultures have welcomed the Centre’s decision to prohibit for animal use the manufacture, sale and distribution of ketoprofen and… Continue reading Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen
Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of sanctioned staff, Environment Minister told
Source: The post is based on the article “Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of sanctioned staff, Environment Minister told” published in The Hindu on 5th August 2023. What is the News? The All India Tiger Estimation 2022 has indicated that Assam’s Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve is moving from a low to high-tiger-density… Continue reading Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of sanctioned staff, Environment Minister told
Union Minister introduces a Bill to establish the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in the Lok Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister introduces a Bill to establish the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in the Lok Sabha ” published in PIB on 4th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Science Minister has tabled the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill in the Lok Sabha. What is the… Continue reading Union Minister introduces a Bill to establish the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in the Lok Sabha
Cabinet okays draft telecom, postal bills
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet okays draft telecom, postal bills” published in PIB on 5th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has cleared the Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill,2022 and Postal Services Bill,2023. What is Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill,2022? Click Here to read What is the Postal Services Bill,2023?… Continue reading Cabinet okays draft telecom, postal bills
