Operations conducted by Railway Protection Force(RPF): Operation ‘Nanhe Faristey’ and others

  Source: The post is based on the article “Operations conducted by Railway Protection Force(RPF): Operation ‘Nanhe Faristey’ and others” published in “PIB” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has conducted several operations to safeguard railway property, passenger areas and the well-being of travellers. What are the operations… Continue reading Operations conducted by Railway Protection Force(RPF): Operation ‘Nanhe Faristey’ and others

MiG-21 fighter jets: How are the MiG-21 fighter jets being phased out?

  Source: The post is based on the article “MiG-21 fighter jets: How are the MiG-21 fighter jets being phased out?” published in “Indian Express” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? MiG-21 fighter jets of the No. 4 squadron ‘OORIALS’ of the Indian Air Force (IAF) flew one last time over Uttarlai in… Continue reading MiG-21 fighter jets: How are the MiG-21 fighter jets being phased out?

Geoglyph: ‘3,000-year-old Iron Age’ geoglyph circle discovered in Telangana

Source: The post is based on the article “Geoglyph: ‘3,000-year-old Iron Age’ geoglyph circle discovered in Telangana” published in “The Hindu” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? A 3,000-year-old circular geoglyph was recently discovered in Telangana’s Medchal-Malkajgiri district. What is Geoglyph? Specifications Details Definition 1. Geoglyph refers to a design that is drawn… Continue reading Geoglyph: ‘3,000-year-old Iron Age’ geoglyph circle discovered in Telangana

Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries

Source: The post is based on the article “Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries” published in “Indian Express” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the World Energy Outlook report 2023. The report has said that India’s Energy… Continue reading Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries

INDUS-X: First INDUS-X Investors Meet held in Delhi ahead of 2+2 Indo-US Ministerial Dialogue

Source: The post is based on the article “INDUS-X: First INDUS-X Investors Meet held in Delhi ahead of 2+2 Indo-US Ministerial Dialogue” published in “PIB” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) has organized the first INDUS-X Investors Meet at New Delhi. What is INDUS-X? Specifications Details Full Form… Continue reading INDUS-X: First INDUS-X Investors Meet held in Delhi ahead of 2+2 Indo-US Ministerial Dialogue

Illegal Betting: Government bans 22 Illegal betting apps

Source: The post is based on the article “Illegal Betting: Government bans 22 Illegal betting apps” published in “The Hindu” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued blocking orders against 22 illegal betting apps and websites, including the Mahadev online betting platform. What is… Continue reading Illegal Betting: Government bans 22 Illegal betting apps

UGC notifies norms for setting up campuses by foreign universities

Source: The post is based on the article “UGC notifies norms for setting up campuses by foreign universities” published in “Business Standard” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? University Grants Commission (UGC) has notified the regulations for foreign universities to set up and operate their campuses in India. What are the key regulations… Continue reading UGC notifies norms for setting up campuses by foreign universities

UNEP Production Gap Report: World will overshoot 2030 fossil fuel limit by twice over

Source: The post is based on the article “Production Gap Report :World will overshoot 2030 fossil fuel limit by twice over” published in “The Hindu” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published the Production Gap Report 2023. What is the Production Gap Report? Specifications Details Prepared by… Continue reading UNEP Production Gap Report: World will overshoot 2030 fossil fuel limit by twice over

Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: What are they, and how do they differ?

Source: The post is based on the article “Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: What are they, and how do they differ?” published in “Indian Express” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on the challenge to the Electoral Bonds Scheme. Before this Electoral Bonds (EB) Scheme, there… Continue reading Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: What are they, and how do they differ?

Operation All Clear

Source– This post “Operation All Clear” is based on the article “Bhutan King’s India visit: Recalling Operation All Clear, which Bhutan launched against Assam’s insurgent groups” published in “The Indian Express” on 9 November 2023. Why in the News? Operation All Clear is in the news after Bhutan’s king three day visit to Assam. Why… Continue reading Operation All Clear

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