What is the News? Jammu & Kashmir will soon become the first Union Territory in the country to have a District Good Governance Index (DGGI). What is the District Good Governance Index(DGGI) for Jammu & Kashmir? Conducted by: The index will be carried out by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in… Continue reading District Good Governance Index: Union Minister says, J&K to have district level Governance Index
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 3rd, 2022
Dear Friends We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 3rd, 2022
Developing Trincomalee oil tank farm: What the deal means for India, Lanka
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
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 in eastern Ladakh remains unresolved – China has renamed several places in Arunachal Pradesh as part of its claim on the Indian… 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
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 cropland as land used for annual and perennial herbaceous crops for human consumption, forage (including hay) and biofuel. Perennial woody crops, permanent pastures… Continue reading Half of global cropland expansion replaced natural vegetation and tree cover: Study
Year-End- Review-2021 Ministry of 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 Sector? Production of Steel: The production performance of Steel sector has improved in the current fiscal.This improved performance was achieved despite the adverse effect of second… Continue reading Year-End- Review-2021 Ministry of Steel
Carbon-rich stars steal heavy elements from their low mass companions
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 than iron in Carbon Enhanced Metal-Poor (CEMP) stars. What are Carbon Enhanced Metal-Poor (CEMP) Stars? CEMP Stars are primarily characterized by diverse heavy elements and abundance patterns.They… Continue reading Carbon-rich stars steal heavy elements from their low mass companions
