Source: The post is based on the article “CSIR-CMERI Developed Compact Electric Tractor- CSIR PRIMA ET11” published in PIB on 30th August 2023 What is the News? Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) has developed a compact electric tractor called CSIR PRIMA ET11. Why was there a need to shift to Electric Tractors? Agriculture is… Continue reading CSIR-CMERI Developed Compact Electric Tractor- CSIR PRIMA ET11
Curtain Raiser: Launch of Y – 12654 (Mahendragiri)
Source: The post is based on the article “Curtain Raiser: Launch of Y – 12654 (Mahendragiri)” published in PIB on 30th August 2023 What is the News? India’s latest warship, Mahendragiri will be launched at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders in Mumbai. What is Mahendragiri? Mahendragiri is the seventh and last stealth frigate of Project 17A.… Continue reading Curtain Raiser: Launch of Y – 12654 (Mahendragiri)
WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa
Source: The post is based on the article “WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)-India has released a report titled ‘Illegal Trade of Red Sand Boa in India 2016-2021’. What is Red Sand Boa? Source: TOI Red… Continue reading WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa
Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price; to benefit over 19 million
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price; to benefit over 19 million” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? The Global Fund has reached an agreement with generic drug manufacturers to significantly reduce the price of an advanced HIV medication… Continue reading Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price; to benefit over 19 million
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 31st, 2023
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 31st, 2023
Cross the boulders in the Indus Waters Treaty
Source– The post is based on the article “Cross the boulders in the Indus Waters Treaty”, Published in “The Hindu” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations – Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India and Pakistan bilateral relationship News– The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), brokered by the World Bank, which has again… Continue reading Cross the boulders in the Indus Waters Treaty
Understanding curbs on rice exports
Source– The post is based on the article “Understanding curbs on rice exports” published in “The Hindu” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture News– The Indian government has prohibited the export of white rice, levied a 20% export duty on par-boiled rice till October 15, and permitted the export of Basmati rice… Continue reading Understanding curbs on rice exports
Share the distress – on Cauvery water sharing
Source– The post is based on the article “Share the distress” published in “The Hindu” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity – Issues pertaining to federalism News– The article explains the recent disputes between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka on sharing of Cauvery water. What is the point of contention between Tamil… Continue reading Share the distress – on Cauvery water sharing
The need for an Indian system to regulate AI
Source: The post is based on the article “The need for an Indian system to regulate AI” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Governance – government policies for various sectors News: In this article, the author talks about AI regulation differences in the West and East. They highlight how the… Continue reading The need for an Indian system to regulate AI
The NCF will raise standards of school education in the country
Source: The post is based on the article “The NCF will raise standards of school education in the country” published in “Live Mint” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Social Issues – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: This article talks about India’s National Curriculum Framework (NCF) introduced… Continue reading The NCF will raise standards of school education in the country
