Source: The post is based on the article “ADB, India sign $200 million loan for expanding urban services in Rajasthan” published in PIB on 28th July 2023. What is the News? The Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $200 million loan as additional financing for the ongoing Rajasthan Secondary Towns… Continue reading ADB, India sign $200 million loan for expanding urban services in Rajasthan
Three new lakes may form in Parkachik Glacier in Ladakh due to glacial retreat
Source: The post is based on the article “Three new lakes may form in Parkachik Glacier in Ladakh due to glacial retreat” published in PIB on 28th July 2023. What is the News? A study by scientists of Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology has found that three glacial lakes are likely to form around Parkachik… Continue reading Three new lakes may form in Parkachik Glacier in Ladakh due to glacial retreat
What is Urea Gold launched by PM in Rajasthan
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Urea Gold launched by PM in Rajasthan” published in CNBCTV18 on 27th July 2023. What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched “Urea Gold” during an event in Rajasthan. What is Urea Gold? Urea Gold is a new variety of Urea fertilizer that is… Continue reading What is Urea Gold launched by PM in Rajasthan
Worms revived after 46,000 years in Siberian permafrost
Source: The post is based on the article “Worms revived after 46,000 years in Siberian permafrost” published in Livemint on 29th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What did the scientists discover?3 How did these worms survive 46,000 years?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? Scientists have revived a worm… Continue reading Worms revived after 46,000 years in Siberian permafrost
National Waterways Project
Source: The post is based on the article “National Waterways Project” published in PIB on 28th July 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways has informed Lok Sabha about the initiatives taken for developing National Waterways. National Waterways for cargo and passenger movement: Currently, 111 waterways, including 5 existing… Continue reading National Waterways Project
Leg-up for lithium hunt as LS passes mining Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Leg-up for lithium hunt as LS passes mining Bill” published in Livemint on 29th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation Amendment) Bill, 2023?3 How does the bill help in Lithium production?4 What are the other key provisions of… Continue reading Leg-up for lithium hunt as LS passes mining Bill
PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry
Source: The post is based on the article “PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry” published in The Hindu on 29th July 2023. What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the ‘Semicon India 2023’ conclave in Gujarat. This is the second edition of the conference, which was first held in 2022.… Continue reading PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry
A supermassive black hole is firing high-energy particle jet towards Earth
Source: The post is based on the article “A supermassive black hole is firing high-energy particle jet towards Earth” published in Indian Express on 26th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Markarian 421?3 What is the IXPE Mission?4 What is a Supermassive Black Hole? What is the News? NASA’s IXPE Mission has… Continue reading A supermassive black hole is firing high-energy particle jet towards Earth
The ‘free movement regime’ along the India-Myanmar border, and why it has complicated the volatile situation in Manipur
Source: The post is based on the article “The ‘free movement regime’ along the India-Myanmar border, and why it has complicated the volatile situation in Manipur” published in Indian Express on 29th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Free Movement Regime (FMR) on the IMB?3 Why was the Free Movement Regime(FMR)… Continue reading The ‘free movement regime’ along the India-Myanmar border, and why it has complicated the volatile situation in Manipur
Express View on Centre’s grain policy: Rice and fall
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Centre’s grain policy: Rice and fall” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Issues of buffer stocks and food security; News: The Indian government is concerned about potential grain shortages due to possible El Niño effects on crops. It is… Continue reading Express View on Centre’s grain policy: Rice and fall
