What is the news? The Government of India has banned the import of drones, with some exceptions, in India. What imports of drones are being banned? The import of any drones either in completely built up (CBU), completely knocked down(CKD) /semi knocked down (SKD) forms have been banned. Exceptions: Import of drones for Research and… Continue reading Ban on drone import to boost manufacturing
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Judges mustn’t be swayed in favour of death penalty: Supreme Court
What is the news? In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court (SC) has commuted the death sentence of a man to life imprisonment. The man was convicted in the rape and murder of a seven-year-old. This judgement may become a significant precedent to the anti-death penalty cause. What are the key highlights of the SC’s… Continue reading Judges mustn’t be swayed in favour of death penalty: Supreme Court
New study suggests increase in warming in high altitude Himalayas due to water vapour
What is the news? According to a recent study, Water Vapour radiation over the Himalayas has been mainly responsible for the rise in temperature in the High Altitude Himalayas region. Background Precipitable Water Vapour (PWV) is one of the most rapidly varying components in the atmosphere and is mainly accumulated in the lower troposphere. Due… Continue reading New study suggests increase in warming in high altitude Himalayas due to water vapour
Government of India sets policy for Electric Vehicle charging stations
What is the news? The Ministry of Power has issued the revised consolidated Guidelines & Standards for charging infrastructure for Electric Vehicles. What is the objective of these guidelines? To enable a faster adoption of electric vehicles in India by ensuring safe, reliable, accessible and affordable Charging Infrastructure and ecosystem. To promote energy security and… Continue reading Government of India sets policy for Electric Vehicle charging stations
Govt. issues new media accreditation guidelines
What is the news? The Central government has released the Central Media Accreditation Guidelines-2022. What is media accreditation? Media accreditation issued by PIB allows journalists access to government offices and official functions.It can be seen as a media pass that allows entry into government offices including Parliament and events which wouldn’t be possible without it.… Continue reading Govt. issues new media accreditation guidelines
What is SWIFT and why is Russia being threatened with exclusion from the service?
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is SWIFT?3 How does SWIFT work?4 How is SWIFT governed?5 What happens if one is excluded from SWIFT?6 Are any countries excluded from SWIFT? What is the news? As tensions are increasing between the US and Russia over the Ukraine issue, experts have said that the United States could… Continue reading What is SWIFT and why is Russia being threatened with exclusion from the service?
Can battery swapping power EVs for the long term in a cost-effective way?
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is battery swapping?3 How will the Battery Swapping Policy work?4 What are the advantages of Battery Swapping? What is the news? In Budget 2022-23, , the Finance Minister has announced that the government would introduce a battery swapping policy and interoperability standards. What is battery swapping? Battery swapping or… Continue reading Can battery swapping power EVs for the long term in a cost-effective way?
Fairbank’s disease and acromegaly cases in India
What is the news? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has informed the Rajya Sabha that Fairbanks Disease and Acromegaly Disorder’s patients are getting treatment at various tertiary health facilities like Medical Colleges, Central Institutes like AIIMS at free or subsidized rates. What is Fairbank Disease? Fairbanks disease or multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) is… Continue reading Fairbank’s disease and acromegaly cases in India
Quad Ministers set to meet in Australia
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Quad?3 What is the purpose of the Quad Foreign Ministers meeting?4 What was China’s response on the Quad’s agenda? What is the news? The External Affairs Minister will begin a visit to Australia to attend a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Quad (India, Australia, United States,… Continue reading Quad Ministers set to meet in Australia
Kaziranga National park is a net carbon emitter, climate change may make it worse
What is the news? A study conducted by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune and some universities has found it to be a net carbon emitter. Contents1 How was the study conducted? 2 Why this phenomenon is different from usual? 3 Why is Kaziranga a net carbon emitter? 4 Why global warming would further reduce the capacity of… Continue reading Kaziranga National park is a net carbon emitter, climate change may make it worse
