Source: The post is based on the article “Work on India’s first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary in Ladakh’s Hanle going on in full swing and shall be complete in over a month’s time” published in PIB on 26th November. What is the News? The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has announced the setting up of… Continue reading Work on India’s first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary in Ladakh’s Hanle going on in full swing and shall be complete in over a month’s time
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Indians received the biggest share of U.K. work visas: report
Source: The post is based on the article “Indians received the biggest share of U.K. work visas: report” published in The Hindu on 26th November. What is the News? According to the British High Commission in India, Indian nationals continued to be the top nationality to be granted ‘worker’ visas from the UK. Increased mobility… Continue reading Indians received the biggest share of U.K. work visas: report
Government forms panel to look into MGNREGA’s efficacy
Source: The post is based on the article “Government forms panel to look into MGNREGA’s efficacy” published in The Hindu on 26th November. What is the News? The Government of India has constituted a committee to review the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme. About the Committee to review… Continue reading Government forms panel to look into MGNREGA’s efficacy
States ask Centre to curb its cess habit at pre-budget meeting
Source: The post is based on the article “States ask Centre to curb its cess habit at pre-budget meeting” published in The Hindu on 26th November. What is the News? The Finance ministers of states and union territories held their pre-Budget meeting with the Union Finance Minister. What are the issues raised by the States… Continue reading States ask Centre to curb its cess habit at pre-budget meeting
India’s wheat planting area up nearly 11% y/y on record prices
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s wheat planting area up nearly 11% y/y on record prices” published in Business Standard on 26th November. What is the News? According to Government data, Indian farmers have planted wheat on 15.3 million hectares since October 1,2022 when the current sowing season began. This is an… Continue reading India’s wheat planting area up nearly 11% y/y on record prices
Ambition on Melting Ice(AMI) Group: COP27: 18 countries join group on cryosphere loss, see it as major contributor to sea-level rise
Source: The post is based on the article “COP27: 18 countries join group on cryosphere loss, see it as major contributor to sea-level rise” published in Down To Earth on 26th November. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the Ambition on Melting Ice(AMI) Group?3 What is the declaration issued by this… Continue reading Ambition on Melting Ice(AMI) Group: COP27: 18 countries join group on cryosphere loss, see it as major contributor to sea-level rise
India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term
Source: The post is based on the article “India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term” published in PIB on 25th November. What is the News? India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25… Continue reading India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term
Supreme Court questions ‘lightning speed’, 24-hour procedure appointing Arun Goel as Election Commissioner
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court questions ‘lightning speed’, 24-hour procedure appointing Arun Goel as Election Commissioner” published in The Hindu on 25th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the case and Court’s observation on election commissioners3 What are the court’s observations regarding the appointment of Election commissioners?4 Why the judiciary may… Continue reading Supreme Court questions ‘lightning speed’, 24-hour procedure appointing Arun Goel as Election Commissioner
Centre launches ‘Toilets 2.0’ campaign in Bengaluru
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre launches ‘Toilets 2.0’ campaign in Bengaluru” published in The Hindu on 21st November. What is the News? The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) has launched the Toilets 2.0 campaign in Bengaluru on the occasion of World Toilet Day 2022. What is Toilets 2.0 Campaign?… Continue reading Centre launches ‘Toilets 2.0’ campaign in Bengaluru
What is a loan write-off and why do banks do it?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a loan write-off and why do banks do it?” published in Indian Express on 23rd November. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a loan write-off?3 Why do banks resort to write-offs?4 What is the amount written off by private banks and public sector banks?… Continue reading What is a loan write-off and why do banks do it?
