Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The workings of the Supreme Court collegium” published in The Hindu on 7th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Collegium System?3 How are judicial appointments to the Supreme Court made?4 What are the criticisms against the collegium?5 What are the attempts… Continue reading Explained | The workings of the Supreme Court collegium
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First ever repair of a US Navy Ship in India; ‘Charles Drew’ arrives at L&T Kattupalli shipyard
Source: The post is based on the article “First ever repair of a US Navy Ship in India; ‘Charles Drew’ arrives at L&T Kattupalli shipyard” published in PIB on 7th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has a US Naval Ship come to India for repair?3 What is the significance of this development?4… Continue reading First ever repair of a US Navy Ship in India; ‘Charles Drew’ arrives at L&T Kattupalli shipyard
Explained| The Great Barrier Reef’s recovery and vulnerability to climate threats
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained| The Great Barrier Reef’s recovery and vulnerability to climate threats” published in The Hindu on 7th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Corals?2.1 Corals are of two types3 What is Coral Bleaching?4 What is the Great Barrier Reef?5 What does the report say… Continue reading Explained| The Great Barrier Reef’s recovery and vulnerability to climate threats
India begins cooperation with Bahrain-based Combined Maritime Forces
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
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
