Source: Indian Express, The Hindu, The Business Standard and PIB What is the News? The much-awaited sea trials of India’s maiden indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC-1) ‘Vikrant’ have begun. About Indigenous Aircraft Carrier(IAC) ‘Vikrant’: IAC-1 Vikrant has been designed by the Indian Navy’s Directorate of Naval Design (DND). It is being built at Cochin Shipyard Limited(CSL),… Continue reading INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, heads out to sea
A language ladder for an education roadblock
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the advantages, challenges, and suggestions in promoting learning in the mother tongue. Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction:3 Why does India need to promote learning in the Mother tongue?4 Learning in the mother tongue – Global practices:5 Learning in the mother tongue – In India:6 Challenges faced during learning in the mother… Continue reading A language ladder for an education roadblock
A Check list for Trust Base Governance in the country
Source: Livemint Synopsis: The slogan of Sabka Sath , Sabka Vikas aivam Sabka Vishwas needs trust of all stakeholders. So we need to work out a strategy towards ‘trust-based governance’. Working to achieve ‘trust-based governance’ requires: Work and social harmony leading to peace and which should check all forms of fundamentalism. Reliable data and statistical… Continue reading A Check list for Trust Base Governance in the country
Cabinet passes bill restoring power of states to make their own OBC lists
Source: Business Standard Contents1 Synopsis:2 Context:3 What are the Court judgements regarding reservation?4 SC Verdict on 102 Amendment Act 2018 Synopsis: The reservation has always been a sticky and political issue. While some time back Government gave constitutional status to NCBC, now Government is coming up with a move for states to make their own… Continue reading Cabinet passes bill restoring power of states to make their own OBC lists
Australia keen that India joins Exercise Talisman Sabre
Source: The Hindu What Is The News ? Australia is keen that India join its biggest war games ‘Exercise Talisman Sabre’ in 2023. And a formal invite could be extended during Australian Defence Minister’s visit to India, in next couple of months. About Exercise Talisman Sabre According to the Australian Defence Ministry, Talisman Sabre 2021… Continue reading Australia keen that India joins Exercise Talisman Sabre
Cabinet approves continuation of Samagra Shiksha Scheme for School Education
Source: PIB What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for the continuation of the revised Samagra Shiksha Scheme for a period of five years, i.e. from 2021-22 to 2025-26. About Samagra Shiksha Scheme: Samagra Shiksha is an Integrated Scheme for School Education. It has been launched throughout the country… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Samagra Shiksha Scheme for School Education
Government signs US$ 250 Million Loan Agreement for Second phase of Dam Rehabilitation & Improvement Project (DRIP)
SOURCE : PIB Contents1 What Is The News?2 Status Of Dams In India –3 About Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project:4 Significance Of the Project – What Is The News? In order to enhance water security in the country and support sustainable development, the Government of India today signed a $250 million loan agreement with World… Continue reading Government signs US$ 250 Million Loan Agreement for Second phase of Dam Rehabilitation & Improvement Project (DRIP)
New Hydrogen-Producing Method Shows Energy-Efficient Route To Manufacture Fuel
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 Hydrogen as a fuel:3 Production of Hydrogen:4 What did researchers develop? What is the News? Researchers at IIT-Bombay have discovered a new way of producing hydrogen by using magnetized catalysts during electrolysis. This process lowers energy consumption in the process. Hydrogen as a fuel: Hydrogen as a fuel… Continue reading New Hydrogen-Producing Method Shows Energy-Efficient Route To Manufacture Fuel
Air Quality Commission Bill for National Capital Region cleared
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 Functions of the Commission: 3 Powers of the Commission:4 Composition:5 Penalties: What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021. About Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill,… Continue reading Air Quality Commission Bill for National Capital Region cleared
Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Bill 2021 passed in Parliament
Source: PIB What is the News? Parliament has passed the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Purpose of the Bill: The bill seeks to amend the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008. The 2008 Act established the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA). AERA regulates tariffs and other charges (such as… Continue reading Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Bill 2021 passed in Parliament
