Source: The post is based on the article “How the VSHORAD missile system will boost the Indian Army’s mountain warfare prowess” published in the Indian Express on 12th January 2023. What is the News? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to procure the Very Short Range Air Defence System or VSHORAD… Continue reading How the VSHORAD missile system will boost the Indian Army’s mountain warfare prowess
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Atmospheric rivers: California’s record-breaking storm: What is the ‘Pineapple Express’ phenomenon underlying it
Source: The post is based on the article “California’s record-breaking storm: What is the ‘Pineapple Express’ phenomenon underlying it” published in the Indian Express on 12th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are atmospheric rivers?3 How do atmospheric rivers aid rainfall or storms?4 What are atmospheric river families, and what are their impacts?5 What… Continue reading Atmospheric rivers: California’s record-breaking storm: What is the ‘Pineapple Express’ phenomenon underlying it
Cabinet approves Setting up of a national level multi-state cooperative seed society under Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves Setting up of a national level multi-state cooperative seed society under Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002” published in PIB on 12th January 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of three new cooperative bodies under the Multi-State Cooperative… Continue reading Cabinet approves Setting up of a national level multi-state cooperative seed society under Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002
Indian football has Vision 2047 but does it have the legs?
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian football has Vision 2047 but does it have the legs?” published in Hindustan Times on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The All India Football Federation(AIFF) has unveiled its strategic roadmap titled ‘Vision 2047’. The plan hopes that in the country’s centenary year of independence,… Continue reading Indian football has Vision 2047 but does it have the legs?
Corbusier’s vision for Chandigarh: The genius & the flaws
Source: The post is based on the article “Corbusier’s vision for Chandigarh: The genius & the flaws” published in Indian Express on 12th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Who was Le Corbusier?3 What are the key features of Le Corbusier Chandigarh Plan?4 Why has Le Corbusier’s plan for Chandigarh been criticized? What is… Continue reading Corbusier’s vision for Chandigarh: The genius & the flaws
Centre notifies protocols to make flying easy for disabled
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre notifies protocols to make flying easy for disabled” published in TOI on 12th January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has released the ‘Accessibility Standards and Guidelines for Civil Aviation’. What are Accessibility Standards and Guidelines for Civil Aviation? These are standards… Continue reading Centre notifies protocols to make flying easy for disabled
White tufted royal butterfly, a rare species, found in Kerala’s Kannur
Source: The post is based on the article “White tufted royal butterfly, a rare species, found in Kerala’s Kannur” published in TOI on 12th January 2023 What is the News? A team of butterfly observers and researchers have found white tufted royal butterfly, a rare butterfly species in Kannur, Kerala. What is White tufted royal… Continue reading White tufted royal butterfly, a rare species, found in Kerala’s Kannur
Vice-President says court can’t dilute Parliament’s sovereignty
Source: The post is based on the article “Vice-President says court can’t dilute Parliament’s sovereignty” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The Vice President of India has addressed the 83rd All-India Presiding Officer’s conference. What are the key highlights from his address? On Basic Structure: He cited the Supreme… Continue reading Vice-President says court can’t dilute Parliament’s sovereignty
Godavari estuary has become prime habitat for Indian skimmer: expert
Source: The post is based on the article “Godavari estuary has become prime habitat for Indian skimmer: expert” published in The Hindu on 12th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Indian Skimmer?3 What is Great Knot?4 What are Caspian Terns?5 What is Godavari Estuary? What is the News? The Godavari estuary… Continue reading Godavari estuary has become prime habitat for Indian skimmer: expert
Centre earmarks ₹2,600 crore as incentive for banks to promote digital payments
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre earmarks ₹2,600 crore as incentive for banks to promote digital payments” published in The Hindu on 12th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How will the scheme promote payments using RuPay cards and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?3 What is Unified Payments Interface(UPI)?4 What are… Continue reading Centre earmarks ₹2,600 crore as incentive for banks to promote digital payments
