Source: The post is based on the article “Bats evicted from prehistoric Manipur cave for tourism: Study” published in The Hindu on 27th October 2022 What is the News? According to a study by researchers, a colony of bats were evicted from Khangkhui cave in Manipur to make it tourist-friendly. About Khangkhui Cave Khangkhui is… Continue reading Bats evicted from prehistoric Manipur cave for tourism: Study
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In a first, UNSC’s Counter Terrorism Committee to meet in India this week
Source: The post is based on the article “In a first, UNSC’s Counter Terrorism Committee to meet in India this week” published in Indian Express on 27th October 2022 What is the News? India is hosting a special meeting of the United Nations Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Committee(CTC). What is Counter-Terrorism Committee(CTC)? The Counter-Terrorism Committee(CTC)… Continue reading In a first, UNSC’s Counter Terrorism Committee to meet in India this week
Antitrust cases against Google, how regulator decided fine
Source: The post is based on the article “Antitrust cases against Google, how regulator decided fine” published in Indian Express on 27th October 2022 What is the News? Competition Commission of India(CCI) has fined Google twice — for abusing its dominant position in the market with its Android mobile operating system(OS) and for anti-competitive policies… Continue reading Antitrust cases against Google, how regulator decided fine
AAP wants Lakshmi-Ganesh on currency: who designs rupee notes, and how?
Source: The post is based on the article “AAP wants Lakshmi-Ganesh on currency: who designs rupee notes, and how?” published in Indian Express on 27th October 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 Who decides what Indian banknotes and coins are supposed to look like?3 What role does the RBI play in issuing notes?4 What are… Continue reading AAP wants Lakshmi-Ganesh on currency: who designs rupee notes, and how?
Two more Indian Beaches enter the coveted list of Blue Beaches
Source: The post is based on the article “Two more Indian Beaches enter the coveted list of Blue Beaches” published in PIB on 26th October 2022 What is the News? Blue Flag Certification has been accorded to two new Indian beaches – Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach- both in Lakshadweep. This takes the number… Continue reading Two more Indian Beaches enter the coveted list of Blue Beaches
ISRO to boost NavIC, widen user base of location system
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to boost NavIC, widen user base of location system” published in The Hindu on 27th October 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is NavIC?3 What are the changes NavIC will undergo in future?4 What is India Space Congress (ISC) 2022? What is the News? At… Continue reading ISRO to boost NavIC, widen user base of location system
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard yet again
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Years after Bt cotton, GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard” published in Business Standard on 26th October 2022 “Understanding GM mustard: what is it, and how has it been achieved?” published in Indian Express on 27th October 2022 “Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation… Continue reading Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard yet again
Five new varieties to expand India’s Basmati platter
Source: The post is based on the article “Five new varieties to expand India’s Basmati platter” published in The Hindu on 25th October 2022 What is the News? Five new varieties of seeds of Basmati rice were developed by a group of scientists led by the Indian Agriculture Research Institute(IARI) Director. These varieties are all set… Continue reading Five new varieties to expand India’s Basmati platter
Sukapaika River: Breathing life into a dead river in Odisha
Source: The post is based on the article “Breathing life into a dead river in Odisha” published in The Hindu on 25th October 2022 What is the News? The Sukapaika River which stopped flowing 70 years ago is set to be rejuvenated as the Odisha government has started working on its revival plan following a… Continue reading Sukapaika River: Breathing life into a dead river in Odisha
‘India’s exports to China growing faster than inbound shipments’
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s exports to China growing faster than inbound shipments” published in The Hindu on 26th October 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 India’s Trade with China3 What is the reason for India’s dependence on Chinese goods?4 What are the measures taken by India to limit Chinese imports… Continue reading ‘India’s exports to China growing faster than inbound shipments’
