Sports Code: Explained | Why are Indian sports bodies under scandal and scrutiny?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Why are Indian sports bodies under scandal and scrutiny?” published in The Hindu on 24th July 2022. What is the News? The sports Bodies like the All India Football Federation(AIFF) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) face potential ban/suspension if elections to the executive body… Continue reading Sports Code: Explained | Why are Indian sports bodies under scandal and scrutiny?

China launches second space station module

Source: The post is based on the article “China launches second space station module” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2022. What is the News? China has successfully launched its second space station lab module named Wentian. What is Wentian? The Wentian (which means “quest for the heavens”) laboratory module is the second module… Continue reading China launches second space station module

Union Minister calls for including information about Anusilan Samity in NCF to inspire the next generation

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister calls for including information about Anusilan Samity in NCF to inspire the next generation” published in PIB on 24th July 2022. What is the News? The Union Education Minister has urged NCERT and the Education fraternity to include information about Anusilan Samity, especially in the… Continue reading Union Minister calls for including information about Anusilan Samity in NCF to inspire the next generation

With $87 billion, India top remittance recipient in 2021: UN report

Source: The post is based on the article “With $87 billion, India top remittance recipient in 2021: UN report” published in Economic Times on 20th July 2022. What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report titled ‘’World report on the health of refugees and migrants’. This is the first WHO report… Continue reading With $87 billion, India top remittance recipient in 2021: UN report

India’s battery storage potential to be 600 GWh by 2030: Niti report

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s battery storage potential to be 600 GWh by 2030: Niti report” published in Business Standard on 23rd July 2022. What is the News? NITI Aayog has released a report titled ‘Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Reuse and Recycling Market in India’. What are the key findings of… Continue reading India’s battery storage potential to be 600 GWh by 2030: Niti report

Court ruling on IBC creates uncertainty in admission of cases. Timelines envisaged in code must be adhered to

Source: The post is based on the article “Court ruling on IBC creates uncertainty in admission of cases. Timelines envisaged in code must be adhered to” published in Indian Express on 23rd July 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court in Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd vs Axis Bank Ltd has held that it is… Continue reading Court ruling on IBC creates uncertainty in admission of cases. Timelines envisaged in code must be adhered to

Centre seeks to reward all Jal Jeevan Projects by year’s end

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre seeks to reward all Jal Jeevan Projects by year’s end” published in Livemint on 23rd July 2022. What is the News? The Government of India seeks to award work for the entire Jal Jeevan Mission project to contractors by the end of this year, as it… Continue reading Centre seeks to reward all Jal Jeevan Projects by year’s end

19th century painting of Raja Serfoji, son stolen from Thanjavur Saraswathi Mahal traced to U.S. museum

Source: The post is based on the article “19th-century painting of Raja Serfoji, son stolen from Thanjavur Saraswathi Mahal traced to U.S. museum” published in The Hindu on 23rd July 2022. What is the News? A rare 19th-century painting of Raja Serfoji and his son Sivaji, which was stolen from Saraswathi Mahal, Thanjavur has been… Continue reading 19th century painting of Raja Serfoji, son stolen from Thanjavur Saraswathi Mahal traced to U.S. museum

MoD bans imports from 18 top defence platforms, items to be made in India

Source: The post is based on the article “MoD bans imports from 18 top defence platforms, items to be made in India” published in Business Standard on 23rd July 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Defence has till now released three positive indigenisation lists comprising major equipment/platforms that can no longer be imported.… Continue reading MoD bans imports from 18 top defence platforms, items to be made in India

Explained: Why India has cut windfall tax on diesel, aviation fuel exports

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why India has cut windfall tax on diesel, aviation fuel exports” published in Indian Express on 20th July 2022. What is the News? The government of India has slashed windfall tax on domestically produced crude, diesel and aviation turbine fuel, withdrew the levy on petrol and… Continue reading Explained: Why India has cut windfall tax on diesel, aviation fuel exports

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