Source: The post is based on the article “1,464 books, 74 years and counting: How the world’s largest Encyclopaedic Sanskrit Dictionary is taking shape” published in Indian Express on 26th September 2022 What is the News? Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute in Pune, Maharashtra is hosting an Open Day for the general public to… Continue reading 1,464 books, 74 years and counting: How the world’s largest Encyclopaedic Sanskrit Dictionary is taking shape
Centre to set out area limits for mineral mining in states
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to set out area limits for mineral mining in states” published in The Hindu on 27th September 2022 What is the News? The Government of India is preparing to set out area caps for mining as it aims to carve out smaller mining areas to attract… Continue reading Centre to set out area limits for mineral mining in states
Foreign Trade Policy extended for six months
Source: The post is based on the article “Foreign Trade Policy extended for six months” published in PIB on 26th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Foreign Trade Policy?3 What are the key features of the Foreign Trade Policy(2015-20)?4 Why has the existing Foreign Trade Policy been extended again?5 What has been… Continue reading Foreign Trade Policy extended for six months
Government to reduce number of awards given for scientific research
Source: The post is based on the article “Government to reduce number of awards given for scientific research” published in The Hindu on 26th September 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has decided to reduce the number of awards given to scientists and medical researchers on the grounds that they are restricted… Continue reading Government to reduce number of awards given for scientific research
Fertility rate declined by 20% in India in 10 years: SRS data
Source: The post is based on the article “Fertility rate declined by 20% in India in 10 years: SRS data” published in TOI on 26th September 2022 What is the News? According to the Sample Registration System (SRS) data 2020, General Fertility Rate (GFR) has declined in India by 20% over the past decade. What… Continue reading Fertility rate declined by 20% in India in 10 years: SRS data
NavIC system: Why is the Centre promoting this home-grown alternative to GPS
Source: The post is based on the article “NavIC system: Why is the Centre promoting this home-grown alternative to GPS” published in Hindu Businessline on 26th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is NavIC?3 Where is NavIC used currently?4 How does NavIC work compared to other satellite navigation systems like GPS?5 Why is… Continue reading NavIC system: Why is the Centre promoting this home-grown alternative to GPS
AVGAS 100 LL, special aviation fuel meant for piston engine aircrafts and Unmanned Ariel Vehicles launched
Source: The post is based on the article “AVGAS 100 LL, special aviation fuel meant for piston engine aircrafts and Unmanned Ariel Vehicles launched ” published in PIB on 26th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is AVGAS 100 LL?3 What has been developed now?4 What is the significance of this development? What… Continue reading AVGAS 100 LL, special aviation fuel meant for piston engine aircrafts and Unmanned Ariel Vehicles launched
Govt commits Rs. 7,385 crore under Fund of Funds for Startup India Investment for 88 Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt commits Rs. 7,385 crore under Fund of Funds for Startup India Investment for 88 Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)” published in PIB on 26th September 2022 What is the News? Fund of Funds for startups has committed Rs 7,385 crore to 88 alternative investment funds (AIFs). These… Continue reading Govt commits Rs. 7,385 crore under Fund of Funds for Startup India Investment for 88 Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
ISRO eyeing 200th successful launch of RH-200 sounding rocket in a row
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO eyeing 200th successful launch of RH-200 sounding rocket in a row” published in The Hindu on 26th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is RH-200?3 What are Sounding Rockets?4 History of Sounding Rockets in India What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO)… Continue reading ISRO eyeing 200th successful launch of RH-200 sounding rocket in a row
UPSC IAS Mains 2022 – Optional Question Papers
Dear Friends, On 25th September, UPSC IAS Mains 2022 Optional Papers were conducted in 2 sessions. With the completion of both sessions, UPSC IAS Mains 2022 Optional Question Papers are available for analysis. You can go through the question paper and analyze your level of preparation in your optional subjects. We have prepared a list… Continue reading UPSC IAS Mains 2022 – Optional Question Papers
