What is the news? Recently it was announced, that Indian Oil Subsidiary Lanka IOC would be given 49% stake in the joint development of the Trincomalee Oil Tank farm with Ceylon Petroleum Corporation keeping 51%. This arrangement is for the next 50 years. The next step is three formal agreements: two between CPC and LIOC… Continue reading Developing Trincomalee oil tank farm: What the deal means for India, Lanka
POWERGRID celebrates anniversary of One Nation-One Grid-One Frequency
What is the News? As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, POWERGRID is commemorating the landmark achievement of the completion of One Nation-One Grid-One Frequency. Evolution of One Nation-One Grid-One Frequency Grid management on a regional basis started in the 1960’s. State grids were interconnected to form a regional grid and India was demarcated… Continue reading POWERGRID celebrates anniversary of One Nation-One Grid-One Frequency
Explained: China’s border law and India
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the new law?3 Why this law has been brought?4 What are its implications for India? What is the news? China’s new law on land borders, passed on October 23, has come into effect from 1st Jan 2022. This has happened at a time when, – The border standoff… Continue reading Explained: China’s border law and India
Padhe Bharat: Union Minister launches ‘Padhe Bharat’, a 100 days reading campaign, calls on “young friends” to share their reading list
What is the News? The Union Education Minister has launched the ‘Padhe Bharat’ campaign. What is the Padhe Bharat Campaign? Padhe Bharat is a 100-day reading campaign starting from January 1,2022 to April 10, 2022. Aim: To improve the learning levels of students as it develops creativity, critical thinking, vocabulary and the ability to express… Continue reading Padhe Bharat: Union Minister launches ‘Padhe Bharat’, a 100 days reading campaign, calls on “young friends” to share their reading list
Retain Rs 8 lakh EWS cap for admissions, recommends panel
What is the News? A three-member panel set up by the Government of India to review the eligibility criteria of Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) has submitted its report. The panel has suggested that its recommendations be implemented only from the next admission cycle and not the ongoing one as any sudden change will cause major disruption… Continue reading Retain Rs 8 lakh EWS cap for admissions, recommends panel
Half of global cropland expansion replaced natural vegetation and tree cover: Study
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the study3 What are the key findings of the study?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the news? According to a study, Cropland area across the world has increased by 9% between 2003-2019. About the study The study was conducted between the period 2003-2019. It defines… Continue reading Half of global cropland expansion replaced natural vegetation and tree cover: Study
Year-End- Review-2021 Ministry of Steel
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are the steps and initiatives launched in the Steel Sector?3 Key Initiatives in Steel Sector4 PLI Scheme for Speciality Steel What is the news? The Ministry of Steel has launched several initiatives to develop a vibrant domestic steel industry. What are the steps and initiatives launched in the Steel… Continue reading Year-End- Review-2021 Ministry of Steel
Carbon-rich stars steal heavy elements from their low mass companions
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are Carbon Enhanced Metal-Poor (CEMP) Stars?3 What is the study conducted by Indian Scientists?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the news? A team of Indian scientists has achieved significant advancement in revealing the mystery behind the presence of a much higher fraction of elements heavier… Continue reading Carbon-rich stars steal heavy elements from their low mass companions
Two plant species discovered in Kerala
What is the news? Researchers have discovered two new plant species from the Western Ghats regions in Thiruvananthapuram and Wayanad districts of Kerala. These two plant species have been named as Fimbristylis sunilii and Neanotis prabhuii. What is Fimbristylis sunilii? It is a perennial plant of the Cyperaceae family. It stands 20-59 cm tall and… Continue reading Two plant species discovered in Kerala
India welcomes Egypt as member of New Development Bank of BRICS
What is the news? India has welcomed Egypt as the fourth new member of the New Development Bank (NDB). Note: In September 2021, NDB admitted Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Uruguay as its new members. What is the New Development Bank (NDB)? It is a multilateral development bank jointly founded by the BRICS countries… Continue reading India welcomes Egypt as member of New Development Bank of BRICS
