Source: Indian express Relevance: Strengthening maritime security Synopsis: Maintaining and strengthening maritime security is a key concern for India. With an open debate on the issue in UNSC, India has a chance to showcase that maritime security requires a multi-dimensional and multi-stakeholder approach. Context India has convened an open debate of the UN Security Council… Continue reading Securing the Indian ocean
[Download] 9 PM Monthly Compilation | July, 2021
Hello everyone. We are posting The Monthly Compilation of 9pm Brief for the Month of July 2021. Click on the following link to download Monthly Compilation of The 9pm Brief for the Month of July 2021 About 9 PM Brief– With the 9 PM Current affairs brief we intend to simplify the newspaper reading experience.… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Monthly Compilation | July, 2021
Sports sector in India: Issues and challenges – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction The conclusion of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 brought immense joy to the nation. India won its first gold medal in track and field events of the Olympics. A total of 7 medals were won, which marks India’s best score at the Olympics. However, despite this, India finished 48th in the event. Whereas Japan, with… Continue reading Sports sector in India: Issues and challenges – Explained, Pointwise
ITBP inducts first women officers on combat service
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force which guards the Line of Actual Control (LAC) along the India-China border has commissioned its first two women officers in combat after they completed their training here. Women in ITBP: The ITBP started recruiting women combat officers in its cadre from 2016 through… Continue reading ITBP inducts first women officers on combat service
India to call bids for battery storage system in Ladakh
Source: Livemint What is the News? India will be calling for bids for the largest global tender for a 13 gigawatt-hours (GWh) grid-scale battery storage system in Ladakh Region. What are Battery Storage Systems? Battery storage systems are devices that enable energy from renewables like solar and wind to be stored and then released when… Continue reading India to call bids for battery storage system in Ladakh
Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI
Source: Indian Express, The Hindu and Times of India What is the News? The Chief Justice of India while addressing an event organised by National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has said, “the threat to human rights and bodily integrity are the highest in police stations”. He also observed that Custodial violence and other police atrocities… Continue reading Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI
Centre mulls changes in draft e-commerce rules
Source: Business Standard What is the news? The Centre is considering changes to the consumer protection rules on e-commerce that may include redrafting related party sales and clarity on flash sales, after consultation with industry and e-commerce players. Why govt is considering changes? Industry associations and companies voiced their concerns regarding various provisions of the… Continue reading Centre mulls changes in draft e-commerce rules
National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA)
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has informed Rajya Sabha about National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA) About NICRA: National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) is a network project of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched in February 2011. Aim: The project aims to enhance… Continue reading National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA)
China impacted by temperature rise higher than the global average: Govt. Blue Book
Source: AIR What is the News? China’s China Meteorological Administration (CMA) has published a Blue Book on Climate Change in China 2021. About the Blue Book: The Blue book provides the latest monitoring information on climate change in China and globally. It also provides data on the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, terrestrial biosphere and driving factors… Continue reading China impacted by temperature rise higher than the global average: Govt. Blue Book
Exhibition to mark the 79th anniversary of ‘Quit India Movement’ inaugurated as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Culture has inaugurated an exhibition to mark the 79th anniversary of the ‘Quit India Movement’ at the National Archives of India. About Quit India Movement: The Quit India Movement is also known as the August Movement was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the… Continue reading Exhibition to mark the 79th anniversary of ‘Quit India Movement’ inaugurated as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration
