What is the News? Bucharest Nine(B9) rejected the Russian claim about the eastward “expansion” of the North-Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). What is Bucharest Nine(B9)? About: It is a group of nine NATO countries in Eastern Europe that became part of the US-led military alliance after the end of the Cold War. Founded in: 2015. It… Continue reading Explained: Who are the Bucharest Nine, countries on NATO’s eastern flank?
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DRDO successfully flight tests Indian Army version of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile off Odisha coast
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) has conducted two successful flight tests of the Army version of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile(MRSAM) at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. What are MRSAM Missiles? MRSAM is a surface-to-air missile developed to use for the Indian Army. Developed by:… Continue reading DRDO successfully flight tests Indian Army version of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile off Odisha coast
Smoking causes over seven million deaths a year
Contents1 What is the News?2 Indian Scenario3 Steps taken against Smoking4 What is the origin of Tobacco?5 Tobacco Cultivation in India What is the News? As per the estimates of WHO, around 1.3 billion people smoke all over the world. Among them, 80% live in low and middle-income countries. Smoking kills over eight million people… Continue reading Smoking causes over seven million deaths a year
World Water Development Report 2022: Unlocking potential of groundwater can provide water security, boost economy: UN
What is the News? UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water has released the United Nations World Water Development Report 2022 titled “Groundwater: Making the invisible visible” What are the key findings of the report? Importance of Groundwater: Groundwater accounts for 99% of liquid freshwater on Earth and is the source of one-quarter of all the water… Continue reading World Water Development Report 2022: Unlocking potential of groundwater can provide water security, boost economy: UN
Explained: Targeting big tech, what EU’s landmark Digital Act aims to achieve
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the aim of the Digital Markets Act(DMA)?3 Which platforms are considered gatekeepers?4 What are the key provisions of the Digital Markets Act(DMA)?5 What if a gatekeeper does not comply with the rules?6 What is the significance of the DMA Act? What is the News? The European Union (EU)… Continue reading Explained: Targeting big tech, what EU’s landmark Digital Act aims to achieve
Governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh of NCR sign Combined Reciprocal Common Transport Agreement
What is the News? Governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh of National Capital Region (NCR) have signed a Combined Reciprocal Common Transport Agreements (CRCTA) covering both Contract Carriage & Stage Carriage. Note: National Capital Region (NCR) is a planning region centred upon the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. It encompasses Delhi and… Continue reading Governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh of NCR sign Combined Reciprocal Common Transport Agreement
New smartphone-based portable oxygen kit can provide consistent oxygen supply during disasters and medical emergencies
What is the News? A Startup from India has developed a field-portable smart bag pack emergency oxygen concentrator called Oxygen Plus. What is Oxygen Plus? Oxygen Plus is a smartphone-based, field-portable oxygen concentrator that can provide consistent and cost-effective oxygen supply to communities during situations like medical emergencies and high altitude-related problems. Designed by: GRS… Continue reading New smartphone-based portable oxygen kit can provide consistent oxygen supply during disasters and medical emergencies
Explained: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into Bogtui killings, here’s how the agency investigates
Contents1 What is the News?2 How does the CBI take up cases?3 Can the CBI decline to take up a case for investigation?4 What is the role of state consent in an investigation by the CBI? What is the News? The Calcutta High Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the… Continue reading Explained: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into Bogtui killings, here’s how the agency investigates
Sagarmala – Seven years of Spectacular Success
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Sagarmala Programme?3 Components of the Sagarmala Programme 4 About the projects under Sagarmala5 Achievements of the Programme What is the News? The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has organized an event to commemorate the successful seven years of the Sagarmala program. What is the Sagarmala Programme? Launched… Continue reading Sagarmala – Seven years of Spectacular Success
About India-UAE CEPA: The UAE welcomes a wider India-GCC trade agreement’
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the India-United Arab Emirates CEPA3 What is the significance of this deal for the UAE?4 What are the other key highlights of the deal? What is the news? India-United Arab Emirates free trade agreement (FTA) is just over a month to go to come into force. India and the… Continue reading About India-UAE CEPA: The UAE welcomes a wider India-GCC trade agreement’
