Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, among 7 States to get textile parks” published in The Hindu on 18th March 2023 What is the News? The Union Government has selected sites in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to set up new textile parks under… Continue reading PM MITRA Scheme: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, among 7 States to get textile parks
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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin over Ukraine ‘war crimes’
Source: The post is based on the article “International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin over Ukraine ‘war crimes’” published in The Hindu on 18th March 2023 What is the News? The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. What is the International Criminal Court (ICC)?… Continue reading International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin over Ukraine ‘war crimes’
Union Minister inaugurated ‘herSTART’, a platform to encourage women entrepreneurs
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister inaugurated ‘herSTART’, a platform to encourage women entrepreneurs” published in PIB on 17th March 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has informed about the recently launched “herSTART” platform. What is herSTART Platform? herSTART is an initiative of Gujarat University… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurated ‘herSTART’, a platform to encourage women entrepreneurs
Horseshoe crabs disappearing off Odisha’s coast; scientists worried
Source: The post is based on the article “Horseshoe crabs disappearing off Odisha’s coast; scientists worried” published in The Hindu on 18th March 2023 What is the News? Scientists have urged the Odisha government to come up with a robust protection mechanism for Horseshoe crabs before they become extinct due to destructive fishing practices. What… Continue reading Horseshoe crabs disappearing off Odisha’s coast; scientists worried
Pi Day 2023: History And Significance Of This Mathematical Constant
Source: The post is based on the article “Pi Day 2023: History And Significance Of This Mathematical Constant” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 What is the News? Pi Day was recently celebrated worldwide to recognize the mathematical constant, Pi. What is Pi Day? International Day of Mathematics, or Pi Day, is celebrated on… Continue reading Pi Day 2023: History And Significance Of This Mathematical Constant
Only 22% of candidates trained under PMKVY found a job, shows data
Source: The post is based on the article “Only 22% of candidates trained under PMKVY found a job, shows data” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has informed the Lok Sabha about Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY). What is Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas… Continue reading Only 22% of candidates trained under PMKVY found a job, shows data
Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands
Source: The post is based on the article “Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands” published in PIB on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken for the… Continue reading Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands
Svaya Robotics develops 1st indigenous quadruped robot, exoskeleton in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Svaya Robotics develops 1st indigenous quadruped robot, exoskeleton in India” published in The New Indian Express on 15th March 2023 What is the News? Hyderabad-based Svaya Robotics has developed India’s first indigenous quadruped (four-legged) robot and exoskeleton for the defence sector. Note: India currently imports these robots… Continue reading Svaya Robotics develops 1st indigenous quadruped robot, exoskeleton in India
National Institute of Ocean Technology to set up green, self-powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep
Source: The post is based on the article “National Institute of Ocean Technology to set up green, self-powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep” published in The Hindu on 17th March 2023 What is the News? Chennai-based National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has set up Low-temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) plants in Lakshadweep. What is Low-temperature thermal… Continue reading National Institute of Ocean Technology to set up green, self-powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep
EC’s proposal on allowing e-postal ballot for overseas Indian voters under discussion: Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “EC’s proposal on allowing e-postal ballot for overseas Indian voters under discussion: Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha” published in The Hindu on 17th March 2023 What is the News? The Minister of Law and Justice has informed that the Election Commission’s proposal to facilitate Electronically-Transmitted Postal Ballot… Continue reading EC’s proposal on allowing e-postal ballot for overseas Indian voters under discussion: Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha
