Source: The post is based on the article “India begins cooperation with Bahrain-based Combined Maritime Forces” published in The Hindu on 8th August 2022. What is the News? India has formally commenced cooperation with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). However, the modalities of the exact nature of cooperation are being worked out. Note: At the… Continue reading India begins cooperation with Bahrain-based Combined Maritime Forces
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Indian Virtual Herbarium, biggest database of country’s flora, is a global hit
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Virtual Herbarium, biggest database of country’s flora, is a global hit” published in PIB on 7th August 2022. What is the News? In the ‘Mann Ki Baat ‘episode, the Prime Minister talked about the Indian Virtual Herbarium. What is Indian Virtual Herbarium? Developed by: Botanical Survey… Continue reading Indian Virtual Herbarium, biggest database of country’s flora, is a global hit
‘Climate change fuelling rise in extreme weather events’
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Climate change fuelling rise in extreme weather events’” published in The Hindu on 8th August 2022. What is the News? Recently IMD Director-General has said that climate change has hampered the ability of forecasting agencies to accurately predict severe events. He also said that IMD is installing more radars and… Continue reading ‘Climate change fuelling rise in extreme weather events’
Explained: What is a carbon market, and why does India want to create one?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is a carbon market, and why does India want to create one?” published in Indian Express on 6th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Carbon Markets?3 Where do Carbon Markets stand at the International level?4 What does the Bill seek to create?… Continue reading Explained: What is a carbon market, and why does India want to create one?
Explained: What are live-fire exercises, recently conducted by China?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are live-fire exercises, recently conducted by China?” published in Indian Express on 6th August 2022. What is the News? China has begun its live-fire exercise near Taiwan by launching at least 11 ballistic missiles into the country’s coast. This is being done after the US… Continue reading Explained: What are live-fire exercises, recently conducted by China?
PM inaugurates and lays foundation stone of various projects of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission in Valsad district of Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates and lays foundation stone of various projects of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission in Valsad district of Gujarat” published in AIR on 5th August 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister of India inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various projects of the Shrimad Rajchandra… Continue reading PM inaugurates and lays foundation stone of various projects of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission in Valsad district of Gujarat
Badhe Chalo’ Movement under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav begins
Source: The post is based on the article “Badhe Chalo Movement under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav begins” published in PIB on 5th August 2022. What is the News? Badhe Chalo Movement under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav has started. What is the ‘Badhe Chalo’ Movement? Organized by: Ministry of Culture under ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Aim:… Continue reading Badhe Chalo’ Movement under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav begins
Parliamentary panel suggests phasing out of coal imports
Source: The post is based on the article “Parliamentary panel suggests phasing out of coal imports” published in Livemint on 6th August 2022. What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy in its report has suggested the Government has to ensure optimum utilization of locally-produced coal through effective collaboration so that coal imports… Continue reading Parliamentary panel suggests phasing out of coal imports
The hippo is an enigma. It lives hidden from us — yet, it faces habitat loss now
Source: The post is based on the article “The hippo is an enigma. It lives hidden from us — yet, it faces habitat loss now” published in TOI on 6th August 2022. What is the News? This article talks about Hippopotamus. What is Hippopotamus? Hippopotamus is also known as the river horse. They live along… Continue reading The hippo is an enigma. It lives hidden from us — yet, it faces habitat loss now
Azaadi SAT: ISRO to send Small Satellite Launch Vehicle from Sriharikota
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to send Small Satellite Launch Vehicle from Sriharikota” published in AIR on 6th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV)?3 What is EOS-02?4 What is Azaadi SAT? What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) is all set… Continue reading Azaadi SAT: ISRO to send Small Satellite Launch Vehicle from Sriharikota
