Source: The post is based on the article “GI tag to Mushkbudji will transform farmers of Sagam into entrepreneurs” published in Greater Kashmir on 12th August 2023. What is the News? Mushkbudji Rice received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Mushkbudji Rice? Mushkbudji Rice is short, bold aromatic rice grown in the higher reaches… Continue reading GI tag to Mushkbudji will transform farmers of Sagam into entrepreneurs
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Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit
Source: The post is based on the article “Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit” published in The Hindu on 12th August 2023. What is the News? A Chinese warship, the Hai Yang 24 Hao, has arrived in Sri Lanka and will be docked at the Colombo Port. This visit comes… Continue reading Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit
Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Home Minister has introduced three Bills in the Lok Sabha to repeal the British-era Indian Penal Code, the Indian Evidence Act and the Code of… Continue reading Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers
Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers” published in Economic Times on 7th August 2023. What is the News? Kerala Government will be launching the Athidhi Portal. What is Athidhi Portal? Launched by: Kerala Government Purpose: It is a user-friendly web… Continue reading Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers
Powerful sun storm knocks out radio transmissions across North America
Source: The post is based on the article “Powerful sun storm knocks out radio transmissions across North America” published on Space.com on 8th August 2023. What is the News? A powerful solar flare disrupted radio and navigation signals across North America. What are Solar Flares? Solar flares are energetic flashes of radiation that explode from… Continue reading Powerful sun storm knocks out radio transmissions across North America
Steps taken for Promotion of Generic Medicines
Source: The post is based on the article “Steps taken for Promotion of Generic Medicines” published in PIB on 11th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken by the Government for the promotion of Generic Medicines. What are… Continue reading Steps taken for Promotion of Generic Medicines
New Soil Health Card Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “New Soil Health Card Scheme” published in PIB on 11th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about the Soil Health Cards (SHCs) Scheme. What is a Soil Health Cards (SHCs) Scheme? The Soil Health Cards… Continue reading New Soil Health Card Scheme
Malabar 2023 naval exercise to begin in Sydney, Australia
Source: The post is based on the article “Malabar 2023 naval exercise to begin in Sydney, Australia” published in PIB on 10th August 2023. What is the News? Malabar 2023 Naval exercise will begin at Sydney in Australia. What is Malabar Exercise? Exercise Malabar began in 1992 as a bilateral exercise featuring the maritime forces… Continue reading Malabar 2023 naval exercise to begin in Sydney, Australia
Will the Federal fund hike impact developing country debt?
Source: The post is based on the article “Will the Federal fund hike impact developing country debt?” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2023. What is the News? The US Federal Reserve has raised the targeted federal funds rate to 5.25-5.5%, a 25 basis points increase. This puts the rate at a 21-year high,… Continue reading Will the Federal fund hike impact developing country debt?
CBI Academy joins Interpol Global Academy Network
Source: The post is based on the article “CBI Academy joins Interpol Global Academy Network” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Academy has joined the Interpol Global Academy Network. What is the Interpol Global Academy Network? INTERPOL Global Academy Network was launched in… Continue reading CBI Academy joins Interpol Global Academy Network
