What is the News? The Union Home Minister has inaugurated the Seema Darshan Project at Nadabet in the border district of Banaskantha in Gujarat. What is Seema Darshan Project? Launched by: It is a joint initiative of the Tourism Department of the state government and the BSF Gujarat Frontier. Aim: To develop border tourism in… Continue reading Union Home Minister inaugurates Seema Darshan Project on Gujarat’s border with Pakistan
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Union Minister flags off First Made in India DornierAircraft Flight
What is the News? The Minister of Civil Aviation has flagged off the first flight of Made in India “Dornier Do-228 Aircraft”. What is Dornier 228 Aircraft? It is a multipurpose Made in India Aircraft. The aircraft has also been named as Hindustan aircraft. Manufactured by: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Note: HAL had been manufacturing… Continue reading Union Minister flags off First Made in India DornierAircraft Flight
For the first time in 11 years, the number of domestic patent filing surpasses the number of international patent filing in India during Jan-Mar 2022
What is the News? According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Filing of domestic patents in India has surpassed the number of international patent filings from January-March 2022 for the first time in 11 years. About the patents filed From January-March 2022, a total of, 19796 patent applications were filed. Among them, Indian applicants… Continue reading For the first time in 11 years, the number of domestic patent filing surpasses the number of international patent filing in India during Jan-Mar 2022
India US bridge Ukraine differences
What is the News? The fourth ‘2+2’ dialogue between India and the United States was held in Washington, United States. What is 2+2 dialogue? The 2+2 dialogue is a format of the meeting of the foreign and defence ministers of India and its allies on strategic and security issues. India has 2+2 dialogues with four… Continue reading India US bridge Ukraine differences
Examine the role of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in ensuring world peace.
Indian Express Introduction: Write a short note about NATO. Body: Write a few points on the achievements and significance of NATO. Write a few points on the criticisms of NATO. Conclusion: Write a neutral view point. The war in Ukraine has brought the spotlight on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It was formed in… Continue reading Examine the role of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in ensuring world peace.
Axiom-1 Mission: SpaceX capsule carrying 3 paying customers, former NASA astronaut arrives at International Space Station
What is the News? The first-ever private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) named Axiom-1 has reached the ISS. What is the Axiom-1 Mission? Axiom Mission 1(Ax-1) is the first all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Organized by: US Based company Axiom Space. Launched from: The mission was launched from NASA’s Kennedy… Continue reading Axiom-1 Mission: SpaceX capsule carrying 3 paying customers, former NASA astronaut arrives at International Space Station
Forest fires frequency, intensity went up in past 2 decades: study
What is the News? Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) has released a study titled ‘Managing Forest Fires in a Changing Climate’. What are the key findings of the study? Increase in Forest Fires: There has been a ten-fold increase in forest fires in the past two decades, and more than 62% of Indian… Continue reading Forest fires frequency, intensity went up in past 2 decades: study
CBIC Chairman releases National Time Release Study, 2022
What is the News? The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs(CBIC) has released Time Release Study (TRS) 2022. About Time Release Study(TRS) About TRS: TRS is essentially a performance measurement tool for assessing the cargo clearance process of international trade, as recommended by the WTO under the Trade Facilitation Agreement(TFA) and the World Customs… Continue reading CBIC Chairman releases National Time Release Study, 2022
Indigenous Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Solutions for Indian Traffic Scenario launched under InTranSE -II Program
What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched three software applications under the Intelligent Transportation System Endeavor for Indian Cities Phase-II initiative. What is the Intelligent Transportation System Endeavor for Indian Cities initiative? Launched by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Purpose: The initiative is aimed at undertaking… Continue reading Indigenous Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Solutions for Indian Traffic Scenario launched under InTranSE -II Program
Air pollution kills: Study counts 100,000 premature deaths in 8 Indian cities
What is the News? According to a study published in the journal Science Advances, there is a rapid degradation in air quality and an increase in urban exposure to air pollutants hazardous to health. What are the key findings of the study? Premature Deaths due to Air Pollution Air pollution caused more than 100,000 premature… Continue reading Air pollution kills: Study counts 100,000 premature deaths in 8 Indian cities
