Source– The post is based on the article “Canada needs to see India – not just the diaspora” published in the “The Indian Express” on 21st September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance- India and Canada bilateral relationship News– Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has alleged that Indian agents killed Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh… Continue reading Canada needs to see India – not just the diaspora
All charged up: India’s battery storage plans
Source– The post is based on the article “All charged up: India’s battery storage plans” published in the “mint” on 21st September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Energy Relevance- Issues related to energy storage infrastructure News– The article explains the scenario of battery energy storage system(BESS) in India. Contents1 What is BESS?2 How does a battery energy… Continue reading All charged up: India’s battery storage plans
Let’s not conflate microfinance with self-help group financing
Source– The post is based on the article “Let’s not conflate microfinance with self-help group financing” published in the “Live Mint” on 21st September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance – Issue related to financial sector News – The Reserve Bank of India made regulatory changes to the microfinance sector in March 2022.… Continue reading Let’s not conflate microfinance with self-help group financing
All about Bima Sugam portal, a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector
Source: The post is based on the article “All about Bima Sugam portal, a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector” published in Hindustan Times on 21st September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bima Sugam?3 Who will own the Bima Sugam platform?4 What are the benefits of the Bima Sugam platform? What is the… Continue reading All about Bima Sugam portal, a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector
ICMR nod to conduct Truenat test to detect Nipah
Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR nod to conduct Truenat test to detect Nipah” published in The Hindu on 21st September 2023 What is the News? Kerala has been given permission by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) to use Truenat test to diagnose Nipah. What is the Truenat Test? Truenat… Continue reading ICMR nod to conduct Truenat test to detect Nipah
Study throws light on how gravitational instabilities affect evolution of galaxies
Source: The post is based on the article “Study throws light on how gravitational instabilities affect evolution of galaxies” published in The Hindu on 21st September 2023 What is the News? A study conducted by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) could help understand how gravitational instabilities are connected to galaxy evolution. What is the… Continue reading Study throws light on how gravitational instabilities affect evolution of galaxies
Salient features and Guidelines of PM Vishwakarma Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Salient features and Guidelines of PM Vishwakarma Scheme” published in PIB on 21st September 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the PM Vishwakarma Scheme. What is the PM Vishwakarma Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise. Type: Central Sector Scheme… Continue reading Salient features and Guidelines of PM Vishwakarma Scheme
C-DOT and CSIR-National Physical laboratory sign agreement for ‘Development of NavIC based IST traceable Primary Reference Time Clock for Telecom Sector’
Source: The post is based on the article “C-DOT and CSIR-National Physical laboratory sign agreement for ‘Development of NavIC based IST traceable Primary Reference Time Clock for Telecom Sector” published in PIB on 21st September 2023 What is the News? Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and CSIR-National Physical laboratory (NPL) has signed an agreement… Continue reading C-DOT and CSIR-National Physical laboratory sign agreement for ‘Development of NavIC based IST traceable Primary Reference Time Clock for Telecom Sector’
National Medical Commission Achieves Prestigious WFME Recognition Status for 10 Years
Source: The post is based on the article “National Medical Commission Achieves Prestigious WFME Recognition Status for 10 Years” published in PIB on 21st September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)?3 What is the National Medical Commission(NMC)?4 What are the benefits of NMC being granted the… Continue reading National Medical Commission Achieves Prestigious WFME Recognition Status for 10 Years
Northeast’s mithun gets ‘food animal’ tag and its meat a leg-up
Source: The post is based on the article “Northeast’s mithun gets ‘food animal’ tag and its meat a leg-up” published in Indian Express on 21st September 2023 What is the News? Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recognized Mithun as a ‘food animal’. This will help farmers and tribal village communities as… Continue reading Northeast’s mithun gets ‘food animal’ tag and its meat a leg-up
