Source: The post is based on the article “Vostok-2022 commences in Russia with India, China participating” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. What is the News? An Indian Army contingent comprising troops from Gorkha Rifles is participating in the multilateral strategic and command exercise ‘Vostok-2022’ in Russia. What is Exercise Vostok? It is… Continue reading Vostok-2022 commences in Russia with India, China participating
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UGC proposes clustering of colleges for multidisciplinary learning
Source: The post is based on the article “UGC proposes clustering of colleges for multidisciplinary learning” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. What is the News? University Grants Commission(UGC) will make public its “Guidelines for Transforming Higher Educational Institutions into Multidisciplinary Institutions”. What are the key features of the guidelines? Currently, colleges are… Continue reading UGC proposes clustering of colleges for multidisciplinary learning
Hydration of proteins could act as a potential marker for an early detection of neuro-degenerative diseases
Source: The post is based on the article “Hydration of proteins could act as a potential marker for an early detection of neuro-degenerative diseases” published in PIB on 1st September 2022. What is the News? A study has found that hydration dynamics of proteins play a pivotal role in the aggregation of several proteins which… Continue reading Hydration of proteins could act as a potential marker for an early detection of neuro-degenerative diseases
Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?
Source: The post is based on the article “Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Background of Iron ore Mining in Karnataka3 How does e-auction work?4 What was the problem with this e-auction?5 What did… Continue reading Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?
The complete story of INS Vikrant, and why India already wants to build another aircraft carrier
Source: The post is based on the article “The complete story of INS Vikrant, and why India already wants to build another aircraft carrier” published in Indian Express on 2nd September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is INS Vikrant?3 Other important features of INS Vikrant4 Significance of INS Vikrant5 Why does India want… Continue reading The complete story of INS Vikrant, and why India already wants to build another aircraft carrier
Union Minister announces India’s first indigenously developed vaccine, “CERVAVAC” for the prevention of cervical cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister announces India’s first indigenously developed vaccine, “CERVAVAC” for the prevention of cervical cancer” published in PIB on 1st September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is CERVAVAC Vaccine?3 What is Cervical Cancer?3.1 Cervical Cancer cases in India What is the News? Union Minister Science… Continue reading Union Minister announces India’s first indigenously developed vaccine, “CERVAVAC” for the prevention of cervical cancer
PM unveils new naval ensign, here’s why it is significant
Source: The post is based on the following articles “PM unveils new naval ensign, here’s why it is significant” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. “Navy’s ensign pays tribute to Shivaji” published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Naval Ensign?3 Evolution of Indian Naval Ensign4 What is the new… Continue reading PM unveils new naval ensign, here’s why it is significant
Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) Portal: Seven States cold to Centre’s crime portal
Source: The post is based on the article “Seven States cold to Centre’s crime portal” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. What is the News? At least seven States and one Union Territory have not uploaded a single alert on the Crime Multi Agency Centre(Cri-MAC) portal since it was launched in March 2020.… Continue reading Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) Portal: Seven States cold to Centre’s crime portal
International Whale Shark Day: Wildlife Trust of India launches campaign to sensitise fishers along southwest coast
Source: The post is based on the article “International Whale Shark Day: Wildlife Trust of India launches campaign to sensitise fishers along southwest coast” published in Down To Earth on 1st September 2022. What is the News? Wildlife Trust of India(WTI) has launched the ‘Save the Whale Shark Campaign’ along Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep. What… Continue reading International Whale Shark Day: Wildlife Trust of India launches campaign to sensitise fishers along southwest coast
Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh” published in PIB on 1st September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why was the Scheme for Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks launched?3 What is the objective of the Scheme for… Continue reading Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh
