Source: The post is based on the article “Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant” published in PIB on 10th July 2022 What is the News? India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC-1), INS Vikrant has successfully completed the fourth and final phase of sea trials. What is INS Vikrant? INS Vikrant is India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier(IAC-1). Designed… Continue reading Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant
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Explained: What are cloudbursts, and why they occur more in places like Amarnath
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are cloudbursts, and why they occur more in places like Amarnath” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2022 What is the News? Sudden highly-localized rains in Amarnath, Jammu and Kashmir have caused flooding and led to the deaths of at least 16 people. People… Continue reading Explained: What are cloudbursts, and why they occur more in places like Amarnath
Twitter’s petition on Section 69A of the IT Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Twitter’s petition on Section 69A of the IT Act” published in The Hindu on 11th July 2022 What is the News? Twitter has moved the Karnataka High Court seeking to set aside multiple blocking orders of the Central government. According to Twitter, blocking orders were procedurally and… Continue reading Twitter’s petition on Section 69A of the IT Act
PARIMAN: The Geo-Portal for NCR made Public
Source: The post is based on the article “PARIMAN: The Geo-Portal for NCR made Public” published in PIB on 8th July 2022 What is the News? The Government of India has decided to make the PARIMAN portal open to the public. What is PARIMAN? PARIMAN is a Geo-portal for the National Capital Region(NCR). Purpose: The… Continue reading PARIMAN: The Geo-Portal for NCR made Public
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change celebrates “Hariyali Mahotsav” – Tree Festival
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change celebrates “Hariyali Mahotsav” – Tree Festival” published in PIB on 8th July 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change organized “Hariyali Mahotsav” in New Delhi. What is Hariyali Mahotsav? Hariyali Mahotsav is also known… Continue reading Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change celebrates “Hariyali Mahotsav” – Tree Festival
Defence exports touch ₹13,000 crore: official
Source: The post is based on the article “Defence exports touch ₹13,000 crore: official” published in The Hindu on 9th July 2022 What is the News? India’s defence exports touched a record Rs. 13,000 crores in the 2021-2022 fiscal. About India’s Defence Exports For the first time, India’s defence exports have reached Rs 13,000 crore… Continue reading Defence exports touch ₹13,000 crore: official
1 million animal and plant species face extinction threat: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “1 million animal and plant species face extinction threat: Study” published in TOI on 9th July 2022 What is the News? Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has released a report titled “Sustainable Use of Wild Species”. What is the purpose of the report?… Continue reading 1 million animal and plant species face extinction threat: Study
National Monuments Authority recommends two sites associated with Dr. Ambedkar to be declared as Monuments of National Importance
Source: The post is based on the article “National Monuments Authority recommends two sites associated with Dr. Ambedkar to be declared as Monuments of National Importance” published in PIB on 8th July 2022 What is the News? The National Monuments Authority(NMA) has recommended two sites associated with Dr. Ambedkar be declared Monuments of National importance. … Continue reading National Monuments Authority recommends two sites associated with Dr. Ambedkar to be declared as Monuments of National Importance
SOFI Report 2022: World is not doing enough to end hunger by 2030: UN
Source: The post is based on the article “World is not doing enough to end hunger by 2030: UN” published in Down To Earth on 7th July 2022. What is the News? The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World(SOFI) 2022 Report has been released. What is the State of Food Security and… Continue reading SOFI Report 2022: World is not doing enough to end hunger by 2030: UN
Finance Minister chairs 1st meeting of Apex Monitoring Authority of National Industrial Corridor Development Programme
Source: The post is based on the article “Finance Minister chairs 1st meeting of Apex Monitoring Authority of National Industrial Corridor Development Programme” published in PIB on 7th July 2022. What is the News? The Finance Minister chaired the 1st meeting of the Apex Monitoring Authority constituted to review the activities of the National Industrial… Continue reading Finance Minister chairs 1st meeting of Apex Monitoring Authority of National Industrial Corridor Development Programme
