Source- This post on the Study related to uranium concentration in drinking water has been created based on the article “60 µg/l uranium in drinking water safe: Nuclear safety watchdog” published in “Indian Express” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) study concluded that uranium concentrations up to… Continue reading Study related to uranium concentration in drinking water
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The Voicebox” Program
Source- This post on the The Voicebox” Program has been created based on the article “NFDC and Netflix Partner to Launch “The Voicebox” – an Upskilling Program for Voice-over Artists in India” published in “The Hindu” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and Netflix India have collaborated… Continue reading The Voicebox” Program
Microsoft Update Flaw Causes Global Disruption
Source- This post on the Microsoft Update Flaw Causes Global Disruption has been created based on the article “Microsoft update flaw triggers worldwide chaos” published in “The Hindu” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? A faulty update from CrowdStrike which is a Texas-based cybersecurity firm disrupted several Windows computers and servers worldwide. Digital… Continue reading Microsoft Update Flaw Causes Global Disruption
Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)
Source- This post on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) has been created based on the article “India plans to enter into carbon crediting mechanism with Japan” published on “The Hindu” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? India and Japan plan to establish a Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) for carbon trading and carbon credit… Continue reading Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)
UN Water Convention
Source- This post on the UN Water Convention has been created based on the article “Ivory Coast joins UN Water Convention as 10th African nation” published in “Down to Earth” in 20 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Ivory Coast joined the United Nations Water Convention, becoming the 10th African nation to do so.… Continue reading UN Water Convention
Study related to decline in life expectancy post Covid
Source- This post on India’s lost 2.6 years’ life expectancy between 2019 and 2020 has been created based on the article “Covid-19: India lost 2.6 years’ life expectancy between 2019 and 2020” published in “Business Standard” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? In the aftermath of COVID-19, India experienced a significant decline in… Continue reading Study related to decline in life expectancy post Covid
Foreigners Tribunals (FTs)
Source- This post on the Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) has been created based on the article “How do Assam’s Foreigners Tribunals function?” published on “The Hindu” on 18 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Assam government instructed the Border wing of the State’s police not to forward cases of non-Muslims who entered India illegally… Continue reading Foreigners Tribunals (FTs)
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)
Source- This post on the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) has been created based on the article “National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)” published on “Mint” on 19 July 2024. Why in the news? The government wants to increase the capital base of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development,… Continue reading National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)
Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)
Source- This post on the Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has been created based on the article “Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates Asia’s first health research related “Pre-clinical Network facility” under Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)” published on “PIB” on 19 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Union Minister for… Continue reading Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)
Role of Finance Commission
Source– This post on the Role of Finance Commission has been created based on the article “What is the role of the Finance Commission?” published in “The Hindu” on 18 July 2024. Why in the news? The 16th Finance Commission, led by former Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya, has started seeking public suggestions on its… Continue reading Role of Finance Commission
