Source: The post is based on the article “Geological Survey of India Finds Lithium and Gold Deposits” published in PIB on 9th February 2023. What is the News? The Geological Survey of India has for the first time discovered Lithium reserves in Salal-Haimana area of Reasi District of Jammu & Kashmir(UT). What is Lithium? Click… Continue reading Geological Survey of India Finds Lithium and Gold Deposits
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‘Victory City’: A brief history of the kingdom of Vijayanagara, in which Salman Rushdie’s latest novel is situated
Source: The post is based on the article “Victory City: A brief history of the kingdom of Vijayanagara, in which Salman Rushdie’s latest novel is situated” published in Indian Express on 10th February 2023 What is the News? Salman Rushdie released a new novel “Victory City” – a fictionalized story of the Vijayanagara Kingdom. About… Continue reading ‘Victory City’: A brief history of the kingdom of Vijayanagara, in which Salman Rushdie’s latest novel is situated
Centre blocks 200 online platforms under Section 69(A) of IT Act: What is the provision, the debate around it
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre blocks 200 online platforms under Section 69(A) of IT Act: What is the provision, the debate around it” published in Indian Express on 10th February 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued orders to block 138 online betting… Continue reading Centre blocks 200 online platforms under Section 69(A) of IT Act: What is the provision, the debate around it
How RBI rate hikes impact your home loan EMIs, and what can help
Source: The post is based on the article “How RBI rate hikes impact your home loan EMIs, and what can help” published in Indian Express on 10th February 2023. What is the News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India has increased the Repo rate. How the repo rate increase will impact the borrowings? People with… Continue reading How RBI rate hikes impact your home loan EMIs, and what can help
The sacred Shaligram: 140 mn-year-old stones to be used for the idol of Lord Ram in Ayodhya
Source: The post is based on the article “The sacred Shaligram: 140 mn-year-old stones to be used for the idol of Lord Ram in Ayodhya” published in Indian Express on 9th February 2023. What is the News? Two sacred Shaligram stones arrived in Ayodhya for crafting the idols of Lord Ram and Janaki at the… Continue reading The sacred Shaligram: 140 mn-year-old stones to be used for the idol of Lord Ram in Ayodhya
What are Primary Agricultural Credit Societies?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are Primary Agricultural Credit Societies?” published in Indian Express on 9th February 2023. What is the News? The Union Budget has announced Rs 2,516 crore for computerisation of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies(PACS) over the next five years. What are Primary Agricultural Credit Societies(PACS)? PACS are village-level… Continue reading What are Primary Agricultural Credit Societies?
Third source of natural quasicrystals preserves their reputation for violent origins
Source: The post is based on the article “Third source of natural quasicrystals preserves their reputation for violent origins” published in The Hindu on 8th February 2023. What is the News? Recently, Scientists have discovered a third natural source of quasicrystals. What are Quasicrystals? Quasicrystal, also called quasi-periodic crystal, is a matter formed atomically in… Continue reading Third source of natural quasicrystals preserves their reputation for violent origins
Wildlife Institute of India working on vaccine to reduce ‘vermin’ populations, awaits further funding
Source: The post is based on the article “Wildlife Institute of India working on vaccine to reduce ‘vermin’ populations, awaits further funding” published in Down To Earth on 9th February 2023. What is the News? The Wildlife Institute of India(WII) is working to develop immuno-contraceptive measures for population management of Vermins and other species that… Continue reading Wildlife Institute of India working on vaccine to reduce ‘vermin’ populations, awaits further funding
ADSI Report 2021 – Student suicides in India at a five-year high, majority from Maharashtra: NCRB data
Source: The post is based on the article “Student suicides in India at a five-year high, majority from Maharashtra: NCRB data” published in Indian Express on 9th February 2023. What is the News? National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) has released the (Accidental Deaths and Suicide in India) ADSI Report 2021. What are the key findings of… Continue reading ADSI Report 2021 – Student suicides in India at a five-year high, majority from Maharashtra: NCRB data
Explained | The status and proceeds of disinvestment
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The status and proceeds of disinvestment” published in The Hindu on 9th February 2023. What is the News? In the Union Budget for 2023-24, the government has set a disinvestment target of ₹51,000 crore, down nearly 21% from the budget estimate for the current year… Continue reading Explained | The status and proceeds of disinvestment
