Explained: Three reasons why a revival package for BSNL was cleared

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Three reasons why a revival package for BSNL was cleared” published in Indian Express on 28th July 2022. What is the News? The government has cleared Rs 1.64 lakh crore booster shot for state-owned loss-making telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd(BSNL). What are the key aspects… Continue reading Explained: Three reasons why a revival package for BSNL was cleared

India has Taken Lead to raise the issue of Climate Finance at International Forums

Source: The post is based on the article “India has Taken Lead to raise the issue of Climate Finance at International Forums” published in PIB on 28th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Climate Finance?3 What has been the state of climate finance support from developed to developing countries?4 How has India… Continue reading India has Taken Lead to raise the issue of Climate Finance at International Forums

Explained: Why the govt plans to scrap the decades-old Coffee Act

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why the govt plans to scrap the decades-old Coffee Act” published in Indian Express on 29th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Coffee Board Act,1942?3 What were the earlier amendments made to the Act?4 What is the purpose of the Coffee (Promotion… Continue reading Explained: Why the govt plans to scrap the decades-old Coffee Act

Explained: What is cryptojacking, the cyber attack carried out by crypto miners?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is cryptojacking, the cyber attack carried out by crypto miners?” published in Indian Express on 28th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Cryptojacking? 3 What is the reason behind cryptojacking? 4 Why is cryptojacking a concern?  What is the News? According to a report,… Continue reading Explained: What is cryptojacking, the cyber attack carried out by crypto miners?

Thousands of villages set to get 4G coverage

Source: The post is based on the article “Thousands of villages set to get 4G coverage” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the 4G saturation project across uncovered villages?3 Who will execute this project?4 What is the significance of this project? What is the News? The… Continue reading Thousands of villages set to get 4G coverage

Forest Rights Act: well begun, and now Odisha is ready for the home run

Source: The post is based on the article “Forest Rights Act: well begun, and now Odisha is ready for the home run” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2022. What is the News? Odisha is one of the few states in the country which is nearer to completely implementing the provisions of the Forest… Continue reading Forest Rights Act: well begun, and now Odisha is ready for the home run

GI Tag for Alibaug’s White Onion brings cheer to farmers

Source: The post is based on the article “GI Tag for Alibaug’s White Onion brings cheer to farmers” published in Hindu Business Line on 26th July 2022. What is the News? The ​​White Onion of Alibaug in Maharashtra’s Raigad district has received a ‘Geographical Indication’, giving it a unique identity and wider markets. What is… Continue reading GI Tag for Alibaug’s White Onion brings cheer to farmers

Centre to amend Warehousing Act

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to amend Warehousing Act” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2022. What is the News? The Union Food and Public Distribution Ministry has suggested major amendments to the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act of 2007. What is the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007? The… Continue reading Centre to amend Warehousing Act

Cabinet approves revival package of BSNL amounting to Rs 1.64 Lakh Cr.

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves revival package of BSNL amounting to Rs 1.64 Lakh Cr.” published in PIB on 27th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key aspects of BSNL’s revival package? 3 Upgrading BSNL Services4 De-stressing the BSNL balance sheet5 Augmenting BSNL Fiber Network What is… Continue reading Cabinet approves revival package of BSNL amounting to Rs 1.64 Lakh Cr.

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