Source: The post is based on the article “What are the changes to the process for sale of SIM cards?” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister for Telecommunications has introduced two reforms to tackle the menace of cybercrimes and financial fraud. These reforms are meant to… Continue reading What are the changes to the process for sale of SIM cards?
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In India, 74% can’t afford a healthy diet: UN agency report
Source: The post is based on the article “In India, 74% can’t afford a healthy diet: UN agency report” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? The ‘State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World’ (SOFI) 2023 report has been released with the theme “Urbanization, agrifood systems transformation, and… Continue reading In India, 74% can’t afford a healthy diet: UN agency report
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) Surpasses Employment Generation Target
Source: The post is based on the article “Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) Surpasses Employment Generation Target” published in PIB on 30th August 2023 What is the News? Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana(ABRY) has exceeded its initial employment generation goals showcasing its success in fostering job creation and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. What is Aatmanirbhar… Continue reading Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) Surpasses Employment Generation Target
India will host 1st edition of ‘Global IndiaAI 2023 ’ in October
Source: The post is based on the article “India will host 1st edition of ‘Global IndiaAI 2023 ’ in October” published in PIB on 30th August 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will be organizing the Global IndiaAI 2023. What is Global IndiaAI 2023? Organized by: Ministry of Electronics… Continue reading India will host 1st edition of ‘Global IndiaAI 2023 ’ in October
CSIR-CMERI Developed Compact Electric Tractor- CSIR PRIMA ET11
Source: The post is based on the article “CSIR-CMERI Developed Compact Electric Tractor- CSIR PRIMA ET11” published in PIB on 30th August 2023 What is the News? Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) has developed a compact electric tractor called CSIR PRIMA ET11. Why was there a need to shift to Electric Tractors? Agriculture is… Continue reading CSIR-CMERI Developed Compact Electric Tractor- CSIR PRIMA ET11
Curtain Raiser: Launch of Y – 12654 (Mahendragiri)
Source: The post is based on the article “Curtain Raiser: Launch of Y – 12654 (Mahendragiri)” published in PIB on 30th August 2023 What is the News? India’s latest warship, Mahendragiri will be launched at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders in Mumbai. What is Mahendragiri? Mahendragiri is the seventh and last stealth frigate of Project 17A.… Continue reading Curtain Raiser: Launch of Y – 12654 (Mahendragiri)
WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa
Source: The post is based on the article “WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)-India has released a report titled ‘Illegal Trade of Red Sand Boa in India 2016-2021’. What is Red Sand Boa? Source: TOI Red… Continue reading WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa
Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price; to benefit over 19 million
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price; to benefit over 19 million” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? The Global Fund has reached an agreement with generic drug manufacturers to significantly reduce the price of an advanced HIV medication… Continue reading Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price; to benefit over 19 million
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 31st, 2023
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… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 31st, 2023
Cross the boulders in the Indus Waters Treaty
Source– The post is based on the article “Cross the boulders in the Indus Waters Treaty”, Published in “The Hindu” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations – Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India and Pakistan bilateral relationship News– The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), brokered by the World Bank, which has again… Continue reading Cross the boulders in the Indus Waters Treaty
