Indians go West, take up ‘residence by investment’

Source: The post is based on the article “Indians go West, take up ‘residence by investment” published in The Hindu on 20th February 2023. What is the News? According to Ministry of External Affairs data, over 2.25 lakh Indians renounced their Indian citizenship in 2022, the highest since 2011. Note: India does not allow dual… Continue reading Indians go West, take up ‘residence by investment’

Union Minister launches Sagar Parikrama Phase-III from Hazira Port in Gujarat

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Sagar Parikrama Phase-III from Hazira Port in Gujarat” published in PIB on 20th February 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has launched the Sagar Parikrama Phase-III from Hazira Port, Gujarat. What is the Sagar Parikrama Program?… Continue reading Union Minister launches Sagar Parikrama Phase-III from Hazira Port in Gujarat

How is India addressing sickle cell anaemia?

Source: The post is based on the article “How is India addressing sickle cell anaemia?” published in The Hindu on 20th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sickle Cell Anaemia?3 Does SCA only affect some?4 Can SCA be treated? What is the News? In Budget 2023-24, the Finance Minister has said that… Continue reading How is India addressing sickle cell anaemia?

AICTE launches a curriculum designed for B. Tech Electronics VLSI Design & Technology and Diploma in IC Manufacturing

Source: The post is based on the article “AICTE launches a curriculum designed for B. Tech Electronics VLSI Design & Technology and Diploma in IC Manufacturing” published in PIB on 20th February 2023 What is the News? The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched the curriculum designed for B. Tech Electronics VLSI… Continue reading AICTE launches a curriculum designed for B. Tech Electronics VLSI Design & Technology and Diploma in IC Manufacturing

Chandrayaan-3 successfully completes crucial test

Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3 successfully completes crucial test” published in The Hindu on 20th February 2023 What is the News? Chandrayaan-3 has successfully completed EMI/EMC (Electro-Magnetic Interference/ Electro-Magnetic Compatibility) test. What is the EMI-EMC test? The EMI-EMC test is conducted for satellite missions to ensure the functionality of the satellite… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 successfully completes crucial test

What is Lavani, and why is Maharashtra’s folk dance form in controversy?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is Lavani, and why is Maharashtra’s folk dance form in controversy?” published in Indian Express on 17th February 2023 What is the News? NCP leader has directed members of his party to not organize public shows in the name of Lavani. What is Lavani? The word… Continue reading What is Lavani, and why is Maharashtra’s folk dance form in controversy?

Researchers discover new cuckoo bee in Kerala

Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers discover new cuckoo bee in Kerala” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023 What is the News? Researchers have discovered a new species of cuckoo bee named “Thyreus narendrani” in kole Wetland, Kerala.  What is Thyreus narendrani? Thyreus narendrani is a new species of cuckoo… Continue reading Researchers discover new cuckoo bee in Kerala

Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Why?

Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Why?” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 What is the News? Physicists have recently made the most precise test yet of the Standard Model of Particles by measuring the magnetic moment of an… Continue reading Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Why?

Nominated members cannot vote in Delhi Mayor poll: Supreme Court

Source: The post is based on the article “Nominated members cannot vote in Delhi Mayor poll: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has ordered the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi to announce within 24 hours the date of the polls to elect the mayor… Continue reading Nominated members cannot vote in Delhi Mayor poll: Supreme Court

Designation of Organisations/individuals as ‘Terrorist Organization’/ ‘Terrorist’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967(UAPA)

Source: The post is based on the article “Designation of Organisations/individuals as ‘Terrorist Organization’/ ‘Terrorist’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967(UAPA)” published in PIB on 17th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the UAPA Act?3 How individuals are declared terrorists?4 How can individuals remove the terrorist tag? What is the News?… Continue reading Designation of Organisations/individuals as ‘Terrorist Organization’/ ‘Terrorist’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967(UAPA)

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