Explained: 2 years after Galwan clash, where India-China relations stand today

What is the News? Two years after the Galwan clash India-China relations reached to the lowest level. The Galwan clash was the first in which Indian soldiers were killed since October 1975, when four personnel of the Assam Rifles were killed in an ambush by the Chinese at Tulung La in Arunachal Pradesh. Read more:… Continue reading Explained: 2 years after Galwan clash, where India-China relations stand today

INDO-BANGLADESH BILATERAL EXERCISE “EX SAMPRITI-X” CONCLUDES AT JASHORE, BANGLADESH

What is the News? Indo-Bangladesh bilateral Joint Military Exercise “Ex SAMPRITI-X” concluded at Jashore Military Station, Bangladesh. What is Exercise SAMPRITI? Conducted between: India and Bangladesh Type: Military Exercise Hosted by: The exercise is hosted alternately by both countries.  Aim: To strengthen the military relations between the two countries. Significance: The exercise will provide an… Continue reading INDO-BANGLADESH BILATERAL EXERCISE “EX SAMPRITI-X” CONCLUDES AT JASHORE, BANGLADESH

Railway Innovation Policy: In a boost to start-ups, Railways promises Rs 1.5 crore for tech ideas

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Railway Innovation Policy?3 How will the startups be supported under the policy?4 What is the significance of this policy? What is the News? The Union Railways Minister has launched a Railway Innovation Policy titled “StartUps for Railways”. What is Railway Innovation Policy? Aim of the policy: To promote… Continue reading Railway Innovation Policy: In a boost to start-ups, Railways promises Rs 1.5 crore for tech ideas

Explained: The world of crypto lending

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Crypto Lending?3 What are the benefits of Crypto Lending?4 What is the present status of Crypto Lending?5 What are the risks involved in Crypto lending? What is the News? Major U.S. cryptocurrency lending company Celsius Network froze withdrawals and transfers citing “extreme” market conditions sparking a sell-off across… Continue reading Explained: The world of crypto lending

India, Israel, US, UAE are I2U2, summit next month

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is I2U2?3 When is the first summit of I2U2?4 What is the significance of I2U2 Grouping? What is the News? The US President will host a virtual summit of I2U2 Grouping in July,2022. What is I2U2? I2U2 is the grouping formed by four nations-India, Israel, UAE and the US.… Continue reading India, Israel, US, UAE are I2U2, summit next month

Unemployment rate dips in first quarter of 2022: Survey

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the PLFS Survey?2.1 Unemployment Rate3 Labour Force Participation Rate(LFPR)4 Worker Population Ratio What is the News? The National Statistical Office (NSO) has released the quarterly bulletin of Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for January-March, 2022. What are the key findings of the PLFS Survey?… Continue reading Unemployment rate dips in first quarter of 2022: Survey

For the first time in a decade, WTO members reach historic deal at Geneva

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the major outcomes of a deal at the 12th Ministerial Conference(MC12)?2.1 TRIPS Waiver3 On Food Security4 On E-Transmission Moratorium5 On Fisheries Subsidies What is the News? For the first time in a decade, the members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have finalized a historic deal at the… Continue reading For the first time in a decade, WTO members reach historic deal at Geneva

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) develops an Indian Standard for ‘Non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay’

What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) has developed an Indian Standard, IS 17693: 2022 for a ‘non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay’ named “Mitticool refrigerator”. What is the Mitticool refrigerator? Mitticool Refrigerator is a non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay. Developed by:  Shri Mansukh Bhai Prajapati from Gujarat Technology: The refrigerator operates… Continue reading Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) develops an Indian Standard for ‘Non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay’

Explained: Why is the discovery of microplastics in fresh Antarctic snow troubling?

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Microplastics?3 What did the researchers find in Antarctica?4 Why are these findings troubling? What is the News? For the first time, Microplastics have been found in freshly fallen snow in Antarctica.  What are Microplastics? Microplastics are tiny plastic debris that is smaller than 5 mm in length, and… Continue reading Explained: Why is the discovery of microplastics in fresh Antarctic snow troubling?

A closer look at the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2022

What is the News? Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has released the Digital News Report, 2022. What are the key findings of the Digital News Report? Firstly, people are trusting news content less and less.  Secondly, consumption of traditional news media declined in nearly all the countries surveyed.  Thirdly, the proportion of news… Continue reading A closer look at the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2022

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