Knolls Archive of Day 7th of November 2024
Black and Latino voters, gender gap: Trump trumped Harris on crucial aspects
News: Republican Donald Trump won over Democrat Kamala Harris in the US presidential polls. The exit polls and results show how he successfully led his election campaign. 1. Trump focussed on his signature issues like inflation, illegal immigration across the US southern border, which provided him an edge over the Democrat’s Kamala Harris. 2. The… Continue reading Black and Latino voters, gender gap: Trump trumped Harris on crucial aspects
Recalling India-US relations in Trump 1.0
News: During Donald Trump’s first term as President (2017-21), India emerged as an indispensable partner to the United States. 1. The Trump administration backed India on the issue of terrorism. It supported designation of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief as a global terrorist by the UNSC and grey listing of Pakistan by the Financial Action Task force (FATF).… Continue reading Recalling India-US relations in Trump 1.0
Autonomous surface vessel completes 1,500-km voyage
News: An autonomous surface vessel built by Sagar Defence Engineering has completed a 1,500-km voyage from Mumbai to Thoothukudi without human intervention. This journey is named Sagarmala Parikrama. 1. The Sagamala Parikrama was virtually flagged off by Defence Minister on October 29, 2024. It was launched during Swavlamban, the annual event of Naval Innovation and… Continue reading Autonomous surface vessel completes 1,500-km voyage
PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme for higher education gets nod
News: The Union Cabinet has approved PM Vijaylaxmi scheme to provide financial support to meritorious students in their pursuit of higher education. 1. PM Vijaylaxmi scheme is a central sector scheme designed to provide collateral-free, guarantor-free loans from banks and financial institutions to cover the full amount of tuition fees and other expenses related to… Continue reading PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme for higher education gets nod
On anti-terror meet agenda, role of social media, transnational organised crimes
News: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is organising a two day ‘Anti-Terror Conference 2024’ in New Delhi from tomorrow. 1. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is an Indian federal agency tasked with investigating and combating terrorism and other national security threats that affect the sovereignty, integrity, and security of India. 2. NIA derives its power… Continue reading On anti-terror meet agenda, role of social media, transnational organised crimes
