Source: The post is based on the article “Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 What is the News? As India is working on creating integrated theatre commands, a common Annual Confidential Report (ACR) for all defence officers has been mooted. About the common Annual Confidential Report (ACR) Need:… Continue reading Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers
Warming oceans make it harder to forecast cyclones in Arabian Sea
Source: The post is based on the article “Warming oceans make it harder to forecast cyclones in Arabian Sea” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 What is the News? Experts say cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are far more frequent and were better understood. But in recent times, the Arabian Sea is heating up more… Continue reading Warming oceans make it harder to forecast cyclones in Arabian Sea
India to buy Predator UAVs from the US: Capabilities, countries which use them
Source: The post is based on the article “India to buy Predator UAVs from the US: Capabilities, countries which use them” published in the Indian Express on 17th June 2023 What is the News? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has recently approved the procurement of armed Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) from a United States-based company. The… Continue reading India to buy Predator UAVs from the US: Capabilities, countries which use them
Synthetic human embryos: All about life
Source: The post is based on the article “Synthetic human embryos: All about life” published in Indian Express on 17th June 2023 Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of Biotechnology. Relevance: About Synthetic human embryos. News: At the International Society of Stem Cell Research’s annual meeting in Boston, a woman scientist announced that her team has… Continue reading Synthetic human embryos: All about life
Explained | What is transcranial magnetic stimulation?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What is transcranial magnetic stimulation?” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)?3 How rTMS work?4 What are the applications of rTMS technique? What is the News? Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) has… Continue reading Explained | What is transcranial magnetic stimulation?
Why remittance inflows growth could slow to just 0.2% in 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Why remittance inflows growth could slow to just 0.2% in 2023” published in Indian Express on 17th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why are remittances important?3 What are the top sources of remittances for India?4 Why are remittances expected to grow at a slower pace… Continue reading Why remittance inflows growth could slow to just 0.2% in 2023
Union Minister of Heavy Industries Launches “Dugdh Sankalan Sathi Mobile App” to Transform Indian Dairy Industries
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister of Heavy Industries Launches “Dugdh Sankalan Sathi Mobile App” to Transform Indian Dairy Industries” published in PIB on 16th June 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Heavy Industries has launched the “Dugdh Sanakalan Sathi Mobile App”. What is Dugdh Sanakalan Sathi Mobile… Continue reading Union Minister of Heavy Industries Launches “Dugdh Sankalan Sathi Mobile App” to Transform Indian Dairy Industries
New model for improving high-frequency radio communications, crucial during natural disasters
Source: The post is based on the article “New model for improving high-frequency radio communications, crucial during natural disasters” published in PIB on 16th June 2023 What is the News? Scientists have developed a model for high frequency (HF) radio wave propagation through the ionosphere which helps in studying the impacts of space weather effects… Continue reading New model for improving high-frequency radio communications, crucial during natural disasters
India plans to challenge European Union’s carbon border tax at WTO
Source: The post is based on the article “India plans to challenge European Union’s carbon border tax at WTO” published in Business Standard on 17th June 2023 What is the News? India and South Africa along with some other nations have planned to challenge certain provisions of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).… Continue reading India plans to challenge European Union’s carbon border tax at WTO
NITI Aayog and the United Nations in India sign the Government of India – United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (GoI-UNSDCF 2023-2027)
Source: The post is based on the article “NITI Aayog and the United Nations in India sign the Government of India – United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (GoI-UNSDCF 2023-2027)” published in PIB on 16th June 2023 What is the News? NITI Aayog and the United Nations in India have signed the Government of India… Continue reading NITI Aayog and the United Nations in India sign the Government of India – United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (GoI-UNSDCF 2023-2027)
