Source: The post is based on the article “India to spend 75% of defence capital on procurement from local industries: Defence Minister” published in Indian Express on 16th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How much has been allocated to Defence in Budget 2023-24?3 Defence Capital outlay on procurement from the Domestic Industry:4 What… Continue reading India to spend 75% of defence capital on procurement from local industries: Defence Minister
Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023 What is the News? The Union government has hiked the windfall profit tax levied on domestically-produced crude oil as well as on the export of diesel and aviation turbine fuel(ATF). What… Continue reading Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies
With an eye on China, Union Cabinet clears 7 ITBP battalions
Source: The post is based on the article “With an eye on China, Union Cabinet clears 7 ITBP battalions” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023 What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Security(CCS) has approved the raising of seven new battalions of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) force. What is the Indo-Tibetan Border Police… Continue reading With an eye on China, Union Cabinet clears 7 ITBP battalions
Cabinet approves strengthening cooperative movement in the country and deepening its reach up to the grassroots
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves strengthening cooperative movement in the country and deepening its reach up to the grassroots” published in PIB on 15th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the plan approved by the Government to strengthen cooperative movement in India?3 The schemes that have been… Continue reading Cabinet approves strengthening cooperative movement in the country and deepening its reach up to the grassroots
What are Mammatus clouds?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are Mammatus clouds?” published in UK Met Office on 15th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Mammatus Clouds?3 How do mammatus clouds form?4 What weather is associated with mammatus clouds? What is the News? NASA has released pictures of Mammatus clouds that appear… Continue reading What are Mammatus clouds?
Vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF): Fluorescent carbon nanomaterial-based immunosensor from natural sources can help early detection of cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “Fluorescent carbon nanomaterial-based immunosensor from natural sources can help early detection of cancer” published in PIB on 15th February 2023 What is the News? Scientists fabricated an immunosensor based on the fluorescence phenomenon of biogenic carbon quantum dots, a new class of carbon nanomaterial. This can help… Continue reading Vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF): Fluorescent carbon nanomaterial-based immunosensor from natural sources can help early detection of cancer
China must take a haircut on its loans to poor countries, says India’s G20 Sherpa
Source: The post is based on the article “China must take a haircut on its loans to poor countries, says India’s G20 Sherpa” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023. What is the News? India’s G20 Sherpa has said that China must agree to take a haircut on its loans to poor countries and… Continue reading China must take a haircut on its loans to poor countries, says India’s G20 Sherpa
Cabinet approves Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26” published in PIB on 15th February 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Centrally Sponsored Scheme- Vibrant Villages Programme(VVP) for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26. What is… Continue reading Cabinet approves Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26
The missing Deputy Speaker: What is the post, and what does the Constitution say
Source: The post is based on the article “The missing Deputy Speaker: What is the post, and what does the Constitution say” published in Indian Express on 15th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the Constitutional Provisions regarding Deputy Speaker?3 About the Election of Deputy Speaker4 What is the position of Deputy… Continue reading The missing Deputy Speaker: What is the post, and what does the Constitution say
[Kurukshetra February 2023 Summary] Decarbonisation of Transport Sector – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Current Status of Transportation in India3 Initiatives for Decarbonisation of Transport Sector4 Challenges to Decarbonisation of Transport Sector5 Way Forward for Decarbonisation of Transport Sector6 Conclusion Introduction The most critical and pressing issue in front of the world and coming generations is to contain the global temperature rise within… Continue reading [Kurukshetra February 2023 Summary] Decarbonisation of Transport Sector – Explained, pointwise
