Source: The post is based on the article “National Waterways Project” published in PIB on 28th July 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways has informed Lok Sabha about the initiatives taken for developing National Waterways. National Waterways for cargo and passenger movement: Currently, 111 waterways, including 5 existing… Continue reading National Waterways Project
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Leg-up for lithium hunt as LS passes mining Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Leg-up for lithium hunt as LS passes mining Bill” published in Livemint on 29th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation Amendment) Bill, 2023?3 How does the bill help in Lithium production?4 What are the other key provisions of… Continue reading Leg-up for lithium hunt as LS passes mining Bill
PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry
Source: The post is based on the article “PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry” published in The Hindu on 29th July 2023. What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the ‘Semicon India 2023’ conclave in Gujarat. This is the second edition of the conference, which was first held in 2022.… Continue reading PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry
A supermassive black hole is firing high-energy particle jet towards Earth
Source: The post is based on the article “A supermassive black hole is firing high-energy particle jet towards Earth” published in Indian Express on 26th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Markarian 421?3 What is the IXPE Mission?4 What is a Supermassive Black Hole? What is the News? NASA’s IXPE Mission has… Continue reading A supermassive black hole is firing high-energy particle jet towards Earth
The ‘free movement regime’ along the India-Myanmar border, and why it has complicated the volatile situation in Manipur
Source: The post is based on the article “The ‘free movement regime’ along the India-Myanmar border, and why it has complicated the volatile situation in Manipur” published in Indian Express on 29th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Free Movement Regime (FMR) on the IMB?3 Why was the Free Movement Regime(FMR)… Continue reading The ‘free movement regime’ along the India-Myanmar border, and why it has complicated the volatile situation in Manipur
Express View on Centre’s grain policy: Rice and fall
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Centre’s grain policy: Rice and fall” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Issues of buffer stocks and food security; News: The Indian government is concerned about potential grain shortages due to possible El Niño effects on crops. It is… Continue reading Express View on Centre’s grain policy: Rice and fall
Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir
Source: The post is based on the article “Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- fundamental rights & Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, News: In this article author discusses how the Manipur government’s internet shutdown harms citizens by limiting their fundamental… Continue reading Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 29th, 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 – July 29th, 2023
A new national foundation and the ease of doing research
Source: The post is based on the article “A new national foundation and the ease of doing research” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved a bill that paves the way for the… Continue reading A new national foundation and the ease of doing research
Semicon India 2023: How government’s support and will built the semiconductor industry
Source: The post is based on the article “Semicon India 2023: How government’s support and will built the semiconductor industry” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Effects of liberalisation on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. News: In this article author discusses India’s past… Continue reading Semicon India 2023: How government’s support and will built the semiconductor industry
