Old ties: India and Greece are finding new ways to revive an age-old relationship

Source: The post is based on the article “Old ties: India and Greece are finding new ways to revive an age-old relationship” published in “The Hindu” on 29th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: The article talks about a meeting… Continue reading Old ties: India and Greece are finding new ways to revive an age-old relationship

ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara

Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara”  published in The Hindu on 27th August 2023 What is the News? ISRO-Space Applications Centre (Ahmedabad) has successfully tested a device called ‘Nabhmitra’. What is Nabhmitra? Nabhmitra is a device developed by ISRO-Space Applications Centre (Ahmedabad) for the… Continue reading ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara

What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag

Source: The post is based on the article “What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag”  published in TOI on 28th August 2023 What is the News? Chokuwa rice has received a GI (Geographical Indication) tag due to its exceptional quality and uniqueness. What is Chokuwa Rice? Chokuwa… Continue reading What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag

China releases new map showing territorial claims

Source: The post is based on the article “China releases new map showing territorial claims”  published in The Hindu on 27th August 2023 What is the News? The Chinese government has released the “2023 edition of the standard map of China”. What does the “2023 edition of the standard map of China” show? The map… Continue reading China releases new map showing territorial claims

Somatic genetic variants: A genomic revolution hiding inside our cells

Source: The post is based on the article “Somatic genetic variants: A genomic revolution hiding inside our cells”  published in The Hindu on 28th August 2023 What is the News? Scientists have been aware of Somatic Genetic Variations for quite some time but there has been a recent surge in the volume of data related… Continue reading Somatic genetic variants: A genomic revolution hiding inside our cells

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completes nine years of successful implementation

Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completes nine years of successful implementation”  published in PIB on 28th August 2023 What is the News? The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – the National Mission for Financial Inclusion – has completed nine… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completes nine years of successful implementation

Govt Warns Citizens About Smishing Scam: How To Protect Against This Online Threat

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt Warns Citizens About Smishing Scam: How To Protect Against This Online Threat”  published in Zee News on 27th August 2023 What is the News? The Indian government has warned people against a new scam called ‘Smishing’. What is Smishing? “Smishing” is a short form of “SMS”… Continue reading Govt Warns Citizens About Smishing Scam: How To Protect Against This Online Threat

ISRO’s Aditya-L1 to be launched on September 2: With feet on the Moon, the space agency eyes the Sun

Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO’s Aditya-L1 to be launched on September 2: With feet on the Moon, the space agency eyes the Sun”  published in Indian Express on 29th August 2023 What is the News? ISRO has announced that the Aditya-L1 mission will be launched on September 2 from Sriharikota, Andhra… Continue reading ISRO’s Aditya-L1 to be launched on September 2: With feet on the Moon, the space agency eyes the Sun

State of birds report 2023: Most species show dip, Indian Peafowl among those flourishing

Source: The post is based on the article “State of birds: Most species show dip, Indian Peafowl among those flourishing”  published in Indian Express on 28th August 2023 What is the News? The State of India’s Birds, 2023 has been released. What is the State of India’s Birds Report, 2023? State of India’s Birds Report… Continue reading State of birds report 2023: Most species show dip, Indian Peafowl among those flourishing

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