Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu

Source: The post is based on the article “Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu”  published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Ludwigia peruviana?3 Why is Ludwigia peruviana an invasive plant?4 How is Ludwigia peruviana impacting elephant habitats? What is the News? An Invasive aquatic weed… Continue reading Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu

India crosses a significant milestone for The National Tele Mental Health Programme of India

Source: The post is based on the article “India crosses a significant milestone for The National Tele Mental Health Programme of India”  published in PIB on 22nd July 2023. What is the News? Tele MANAS Initiative has reached a significant milestone. The toll-free service has received over 2,00,000 calls from various parts of the nation… Continue reading India crosses a significant milestone for The National Tele Mental Health Programme of India

Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?

Source: The post is based on the article “Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?”  published in The Hindu on 24th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Tuberculosis?3 What is the threat from Tuberculosis?4 What is Bedaquiline?5 What has Johnson & Johnson(J&J) done? What is the News? Johnson & Johnson’s patent on… Continue reading Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?

India hands over missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam

Source: The post is based on the article “India hands over missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam”  published in Indian Express on 24th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is INS Kirpan?3 What is the significance of India giving INS Kirpan to Vietnam?4 What are the other deals signed between India and Vietnam… Continue reading India hands over missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam

Banks write off bad loans worth Rs 2.09 lakh crore in 2022-23: RBI

Source: The post is based on the article “Banks write off bad loans worth Rs 2.09 lakh crore in 2022-23: RBI”  published in Indian Express on 24th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a loan write-off?3 Why do banks resort to write-offs?4 What do the RBI guidelines say on Loan write-offs? What… Continue reading Banks write off bad loans worth Rs 2.09 lakh crore in 2022-23: RBI

Union Minister for Jal Shakti released Manual For Disaster Management Plan

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister for Jal Shakti released Manual For Disaster Management Plan”  published in PIB on 22nd July 2023.  What is the News? Union Minister for Jal Shakti has released the Manual for Disaster Management Plan (DMP) About the Manual for Disaster Management Plan (DMP): Developed by: Department… Continue reading Union Minister for Jal Shakti released Manual For Disaster Management Plan

India may build solar infra in Pacific island nations amid Chinese push

Source: The post is based on the article “India may build solar infra in Pacific island nations amid Chinese push”  published in Livemint on 20th July 2023. What is the News? India is considering expanding its solar STAR-C initiative to a number of Pacific Island countries. What is the STAR-C Initiative? The STAR-C Initiative is… Continue reading India may build solar infra in Pacific island nations amid Chinese push

India Climate Energy Dashboard(ICED)

Source: The post is based on the article “India Climate Energy Dashboard(ICED) ”  published in PIB on 20th July 2023. What is the News? NITI Aayog has launched the India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0. What is the India Climate Energy Dashboard(ICED)? Launched by: NITI Aayog in association with Vasudha Foundation Purpose: It is a one-stop… Continue reading India Climate Energy Dashboard(ICED)

Manipur violence: What is a Zero FIR and why it is registered

Source: The post is based on the article “Manipur violence: What is a Zero FIR and why it is registered”  published in Indian Express on 24th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Zero FIRs?3 When was the provision of Zero FIR established?4 Why was Zero FIR introduced?5 What is FIR( First Information… Continue reading Manipur violence: What is a Zero FIR and why it is registered

[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – July, 2023 – 3rd week

Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – July 2023 – 3rd week  Click on the following link to download Download The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current affairs quiz consists of 10 questions based on the daily current… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – July, 2023 – 3rd week

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