Source: This post on Yars Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) has been created based on the article “Russia tests readiness of Yars nuclear missile unit” published in The Hindu on 21st October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Russia’s Defence Ministry announced that it is testing the combat readiness of a unit armed with Yars intercontinental ballistic… Continue reading Yars Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Indo-Oman Naval Exercise (Naseem Al Bahr)
Source: This post on Indo-Oman Naval Exercise (Naseem Al Bahr) has been created based on the article “INDIAN NAVY – ROYAL NAVY OF OMAN MARITIME EXERCISE (NASEEM AL BAHR)” published in PIB on 21st October 2024. Why in news? The Indian Navy’s INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft participated in the Indo-Oman bilateral naval… Continue reading Indo-Oman Naval Exercise (Naseem Al Bahr)
ITU Kaleidoscope 2024
Source: This post on ITU Kaleidoscope 2024 has been created based on the article “ITU Kaleidoscope 2024 – Pioneering Innovation and Global Collaboration” published in PIB on 21st October 2024. Why in news? The 15th ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference will begin from tomorrow (October 21, 2024) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About ITU Kaleidoscope 2024 1.… Continue reading ITU Kaleidoscope 2024
Sakura Programme 2024
Source: This post on Sakura Programme 2024 has been created based on the article “20 students from India to participate in Sakura Programme 2024” published in PIB on 21st October 2024. Why in news? The Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education (DoSEL), is sending a delegation of 20 school students and 2… Continue reading Sakura Programme 2024
Phasing out coal in India – Rationale and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
According to a study by environment and climate change research think-tank iForest (International Forum for Environment, Sustainability, and Technology), India would require over $1 trillion or Rs. 84 lakh crores over the next 30 years, for phasing out coal in India. According to the report, coal will remain central to India’s energy mix for at… Continue reading Phasing out coal in India – Rationale and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Centre looking to grow GI products, scale up exports
News: India is planning to expand the number of Geographical Indication (GI) products to scale up exports and secure premium prices in global markets. To compete with China, India is also planning to grant GI status to unique products under the One District One Product (ODOP). 1. Geographical Indication: It is a name or sign… Continue reading Centre looking to grow GI products, scale up exports
Redesigned programmes can improve TB treatment outcomes
News: In India, TB remains a major public health problem. Government’s decision of doubling the direct benefit transfer to Rs 1000 per month in the Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) for the entire duration of treatment and disbursing Rs 3000 at the time of diagnosis is a welcome step. Though, the NPY scheme needs some more… Continue reading Redesigned programmes can improve TB treatment outcomes
India, Brazil, African countries should be represented in UNSC, says Lavrov
News: Russia’s top diplomat has remarked that India, Brazil and African countries should be represented in the UN Security Council on a permanent basis to ensure the representativeness of the global majority. 1. United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, with its primary responsibility being maintenance… Continue reading India, Brazil, African countries should be represented in UNSC, says Lavrov
On climate finance to developing nations
News: The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, is expected to be a “finance COP” as key climate finance issues feature at the top of its agenda. 1. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change defines climate finance as local, national or transnational financing,… Continue reading On climate finance to developing nations
Quad Naval Exercises
Source: This post on Quad Naval Exercises has been created based on the article “Quad partners take part in back-to-back naval war games” published in The Hindu on 21st October 2024. Why in news? The Quad nations India, Australia, Japan, and the U.S. have conducted back-to-back naval war games, reinforced their maritime collaboration and honed their… Continue reading Quad Naval Exercises
