Contents1 Why in the News?2 About Minerals Security Partnership3 Significance of joining MSP for India4 Few Facts about rare Earth elements Why in the News? India is exploring the possibilities of joining the Minerals Security Partnership. About Minerals Security Partnership Minerals Security Partnership is an ambitious new US-led partnership to secure supply chains of critical… Continue reading Concern in Delhi over not being part of US-led Minerals Security Partnership
NASA robots work together for the first time on International Space Station
Source: The post is based on the article “NASA robots work together for the first time on International Space Station” published in Indian Express on 28th July 2022. What is the News? For the first time ever, two Astrobee robots have begun working independently on the International Space Station, side by side with humans. What… Continue reading NASA robots work together for the first time on International Space Station
India’s trade deficit surges to over $31 bn – what is trade deficit, is it bad?
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s trade deficit surges to over $31 bn – what is trade deficit, is it bad?” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the trade deficit?3 What causes a trade deficit?4 Is a trade deficit bad for a country’s… Continue reading India’s trade deficit surges to over $31 bn – what is trade deficit, is it bad?
Supreme Court calls for a panel to look into freebies issue
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court calls for a panel to look into freebies issue” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Freebies?3 What is the negative impact of freebies?4 RBI Study on Freebies5 Supreme Court on Freebies What is the News? The… Continue reading Supreme Court calls for a panel to look into freebies issue
Cabinet nod for climate pledges
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet nod for climate pledges” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved India’s updated climate pledge to the Paris Agreement. However, the approved pledges were fewer than those the Prime Minister committed in Glasgow. What is a… Continue reading Cabinet nod for climate pledges
Explained | Understanding the provisions for foreign visits of State government Ministers
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Understanding the provisions for foreign visits of State government Ministers” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2022. What is the News? Delhi State Transport Minister has moved the Delhi High Court with a plea to set aside the need for travel clearances by the… Continue reading Explained | Understanding the provisions for foreign visits of State government Ministers
Parliament passes the National Anti-Doping Bill 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Parliament passes the National Anti-Doping Bill 2022” published in PIB on 3rd August 2022. Present Status: Passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Received the assent of the President on the 12th August 2022. What is the News? Parliament has passed the National Anti-Doping Bill 2022. Note:… Continue reading Parliament passes the National Anti-Doping Bill 2022
In several states, digital tools gap in government schools
Source: The post is based on the article “In several states, digital tools gap in government schools” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is ICT?3 What is the digital divide?4 What are the various ICT initiatives of the Ministry of Education? What is the News? According to… Continue reading In several states, digital tools gap in government schools
Financial inclusion index inches up, all sub-indices rise: RBI
Source: The post is based on the article “Financial inclusion index inches up, all sub-indices rise: RBI” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has released the Financial Inclusion Index(FI-Index) for the year ending March 31, 2022. What is the Financial Inclusion Index? Released by:… Continue reading Financial inclusion index inches up, all sub-indices rise: RBI
Lok Sabha passes Central Universities (Amendment), Bill 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes Central Universities (Amendment), Bill 2022” published in PIB on 3rd August 2022. Present Status: Passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Central Universities (Amendment)Bill 2022. What is the purpose of the Central Universities (Amendment)Bill 2022?… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Central Universities (Amendment), Bill 2022
