Source: This post “Project Kusha” is based on the article”Desi’ S-400: All about Project Kusha, India’s very own long-range air defence system“published in “The print” on 31st October 2023. Why in News? Project Kusha entails operational deployment of India’s own long-range air defense system by 2028-29. What is Project Kusha? Specification Details What is… Continue reading Project Kusha
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Zika Virus
Source: This post “Zika Virus” is based on the article “Karnataka steps up surveillance after detection of Zika virus in mosquito pool in Chikkaballapura” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd November 2023. Why in the News? Karnataka health department issues advisory after detection of Zika virus in mosquito pool in Chikkaballapura. What is Zika Virus?… Continue reading Zika Virus
WCO-IAPH guidelines for customs, ports released
Source: The post is based on the article “WCO-IAPH guidelines for customs, ports released” published in “Business Standard” on 3rd November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is the World Customs Organization(WCO)?3 What is the International Association of Ports and Harbors(IAPH)?4 What are the key recommendations given by WCO-IAPH on cooperation between Customs and… Continue reading WCO-IAPH guidelines for customs, ports released
Foreign listing: pros and cons for firms, investors
Source: The post is based on the article “Foreign listing: pros and cons for firms, investors” published in “Live mint” on 6th November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 Why is there a demand for listing of companies on foreign stock exchanges?3 What are the new regulations brought out by the government now?4 What are… Continue reading Foreign listing: pros and cons for firms, investors
NITI weighs discontinuing key water report launched 5 years ago
Source: The post is based on the article “NITI weighs discontinuing key water report launched 5 years ago” published in “Indian Express” on 6th November 2023 Why in the News? NITI Aayog is said to have marked the Composite Water Management Index’ report for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20 for “internal use” after having publicly… Continue reading NITI weighs discontinuing key water report launched 5 years ago
Leave benefits for women in armed forces made uniform
Source: The post is based on the article “Leave benefits for women in armed forces made uniform” published in “The Hindu” on 6th November 2023 Why in the News? The Defence Minister has approved a proposal for extending the rules for maternity, child care and child adoption leave for women soldiers, sailors and air warriors… Continue reading Leave benefits for women in armed forces made uniform
Ahead of FATF review, Centre takes measures to implement suggestions
Source: The post is based on the article “Ahead of FATF review, Centre takes measures to implement suggestions” published in “The Hindu” on 6th November 2023 Why in the News? Before India’s upcoming evaluations by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Government of India has implemented several measures in line with the recommendations of… Continue reading Ahead of FATF review, Centre takes measures to implement suggestions
NMDC expands its mineral portfolio with inauguration of Mount Celia Gold Operation; Becomes 1st Gold mine in its extensive portfolio
Source: The post is based on the article “NMDC expands its mineral portfolio with inauguration of Mount Celia Gold Operation; Becomes 1st Gold mine in its extensive portfolio” published in “PIB” on 6th November 2023 Why in the News? Secretary, Ministry of Steel has unveiled the Mining operations at Mount Celia Gold Project located in… Continue reading NMDC expands its mineral portfolio with inauguration of Mount Celia Gold Operation; Becomes 1st Gold mine in its extensive portfolio
Why Pakistan is forcing lakhs of Afghan migrants to leave
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Pakistan is forcing lakhs of Afghan migrants to leave” published in “Indian Express” on 6th November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 Why is Pakistan forcing lakhs of Afghan refugees to leave?3 What is the Durand Line?4 What are the other important boundary lines? Why in… Continue reading Why Pakistan is forcing lakhs of Afghan migrants to leave
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA): Rise in intimidation, settler violence in the West Bank
Source: The post is based on the article “Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA): Rise in intimidation, settler violence in the West Bank” published in “UN” on 6th November 2023 Why in the News? The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA) has said that the Israeli settler violence has increased… Continue reading Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA): Rise in intimidation, settler violence in the West Bank
