Source: The post is based on the article “ICAR develops wheat that can beat the heat” published in Indian Express on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? ICAR’s Indian Agricultural Research Institute(IARI) has developed three varieties of wheat. What are the three varieties of wheat developed by IARI? HDCSW-18: It was officially notified in… Continue reading ICAR develops wheat that can beat the heat
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Cabinet approves the ratification of three Protocols relating to amendments in the convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention),1944
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves the ratification of three Protocols relating to amendments in the convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention),1944” published in PIB on 22nd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Chicago Convention?3 What are the amendments of the Chicago Convention ratified by the… Continue reading Cabinet approves the ratification of three Protocols relating to amendments in the convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention),1944
Cabinet approves Air Services Agreement between India and Guyana
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves Air Services Agreement between India and Guyana” published in Indian Express on 23rd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Air Services Agreement(ASA)?3 How do ASAs work?4 Why has India signed an Air Services Agreement with Guyana? What is the News? The… Continue reading Cabinet approves Air Services Agreement between India and Guyana
India, UAE explore virtual trade corridor to fast-track shipments
Source: The post is based on the article “India, UAE explore virtual trade corridor to fast-track shipments” published in Indian Express on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? India and the UAE are exploring creating a virtual trade corridor to facilitate quicker clearance of shipments. Note: In 2022, UAE has signed an agreement with… Continue reading India, UAE explore virtual trade corridor to fast-track shipments
Dickinsonia fossil found in Bhimbetka turns out to be decayed beehive
Source: The post is based on the article “Dickinsonia fossil found in Bhimbetka turns out to be decayed beehive” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? In 2021, the discovery of a rare 550-million-year-old fossil of Dickinsonia, a primitive marine animal was reported from the Bhimbetka rock shelters near Bhopal,… Continue reading Dickinsonia fossil found in Bhimbetka turns out to be decayed beehive
Seattle bans caste discrimination: What does the law entail? What is the debate around it?
Source: The post is based on the article “Seattle bans caste discrimination: What does the law entail? What is the debate around it?” published in Indian Express on 23rd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the legislation passed by the Seattle local council?3 What is the significance of this move?4 Why has… Continue reading Seattle bans caste discrimination: What does the law entail? What is the debate around it?
India remains a ‘bright spot’, to contribute 15% of global growth in 2023: IMF MD
Source: The post is based on the article “India remains a ‘bright spot’, to contribute 15% of global growth in 2023: IMF MD” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director has said that India continues to remain a relative “bright spot” in the… Continue reading India remains a ‘bright spot’, to contribute 15% of global growth in 2023: IMF MD
Explained | The significance of the findings in Keeladi
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The significance of the findings in Keeladi” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Keeladi?3 About Sangam Age:4 Significance of excavations at Keeladi site:5 Are there any links to Indus Valley Civilization? What is the News? Keeladi… Continue reading Explained | The significance of the findings in Keeladi
Only children above 6 must get Class 1 admission: govt
Source: The post is based on the article “Only children above 6 must get Class 1 admission: govt.” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Education has reiterated its direction to the States and the Union Territories that children must be provided Class 1 admission at the… Continue reading Only children above 6 must get Class 1 admission: govt
India launches 1st indigenously developed ATS system for DMRC; becomes 6th country to have its own ATS products
Source: The post is based on the article “India launches 1st indigenously developed ATS system for DMRC; becomes 6th country to have its own ATS products” published in the Financial Express on 18th February 2023. What is the News? Recently, an i-ATS (Indigenous-Automatic Train Supervision) system has been launched by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). About i-ATS It… Continue reading India launches 1st indigenously developed ATS system for DMRC; becomes 6th country to have its own ATS products
