Source: The post is based on the article “Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the New START Treaty?3 How is compliance with the treaty ensured?4 What does this Russian President’s announcement mean? What is the News? The… Continue reading Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US
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Tamil Nadu: Actor Robo Shankar fined Rs 2.5 lakh for keeping Alexandrine parakeets at home
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu: Actor Robo Shankar fined Rs 2.5 lakh for keeping Alexandrine parakeets at home” published in Indian Express on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? The Tamil Nadu Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has imposed a fine of Rs 2.5 lakh on the actor for keeping two… Continue reading Tamil Nadu: Actor Robo Shankar fined Rs 2.5 lakh for keeping Alexandrine parakeets at home
Explained | Vostro Accounts and how they facilitate trade
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Vostro accounts and how they facilitate trade” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Vostro Account?3 What are Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVA)?4 How does the framework function?5 How will this benefit? What is the News?… Continue reading Explained | Vostro Accounts and how they facilitate trade
Brain-inspired image sensor can detect miniscule objects: IISc study
Source: The post is based on the article “Brain-inspired image sensor can detect miniscule objects: IISc study” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have shown how a brain-inspired image sensor can go beyond the diffraction limit of light to detect miniscule… Continue reading Brain-inspired image sensor can detect miniscule objects: IISc study
Mega push for ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to reach the target within year
Source: The post is based on the article “Mega push for ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to reach the target within year” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? Jal Jeevan Mission might not be able to achieve the target set for it of 100% tap water coverage for households by 2024,… Continue reading Mega push for ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to reach the target within year
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to begin the first synchronized vulture survey
Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to begin the first synchronized vulture survey” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Where will the vulture survey be conducted?3 About Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary4 About Vultures in India What is the News? The Kerala Forest… Continue reading Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to begin the first synchronized vulture survey
India’s UPI and Singapore’s PayNow are now integrated: What it means, who benefits
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s UPI and Singapore’s PayNow are now integrated: What it means, who benefits” published in Indian Express on 22nd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is UPI?3 What is PayNow?4 What is the UPI-PayNow linkage?5 How will it benefit the citizens of both countries? What… Continue reading India’s UPI and Singapore’s PayNow are now integrated: What it means, who benefits
Education minister launches ‘Jaadui Pitara’ learning material for foundational years
Source: The post is based on the article “Education minister launches ‘Jaadui Pitara’ learning material for foundational years” published in Hindustan Times on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? Union Education Minister has launched an innovative learning material for foundational years of children called “Jaadui Pitara”. What is Jaadui Pitara? ‘Jaadui Pitara’ or ‘Magic… Continue reading Education minister launches ‘Jaadui Pitara’ learning material for foundational years
Global Sea Level Rise: WMO Report – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the key highlights of WMO Report on Sea Level Rise?3 What are the reasons for Sea Level Rise?4 What are the harmful impacts of Sea Level Rise?5 What should be done going ahead?6 Conclusion Introduction The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a Fact Sheet, ‘Global Sea… Continue reading Global Sea Level Rise: WMO Report – Explained, pointwise
Prelims Marathon – Organization & Bodies – III – February 22nd – 2023
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. For Prelims marathon archive – click here
