Gulf of Guinea: Indian Naval Ship SUMEDHA visits Nigeria

Source: The post is based on the article “Gulf of Guinea: Indian Naval Ship SUMEDHA visits Nigeria” published in “PIB” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? The Indian Navy Ship (INS) SUMEDHA has made a port call to Nigeria to improve existing bilateral relations as well as security in the Gulf of Guinea.… Continue reading Gulf of Guinea: Indian Naval Ship SUMEDHA visits Nigeria

Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937: A Significant Step towards Strengthening Aviation Safety and Ease of Doing Business in aviation regulation

Source: The post is based on the article “Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937: A Significant Step towards Strengthening Aviation Safety and Ease of Doing Business in aviation regulation” published in “PIB” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has made several amendments to the Aircraft Rules,1937.  These amendments aim to… Continue reading Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937: A Significant Step towards Strengthening Aviation Safety and Ease of Doing Business in aviation regulation

What is the white phosphorus that Israel is accused of using in Gaza?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is the white phosphorus that Israel is accused of using in Gaza?” published in “Al Jazeera” on 17th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is White Phosphorus?3 What harm can white phosphorus cause to humans?4 Is White Phosphorus banned? What is the News? Human… Continue reading What is the white phosphorus that Israel is accused of using in Gaza?

Pontus Plate: Scientists discover ghost of ancient mega-plate that disappeared 20 million years ago

Source: The post is based on the article “Pontus Plate: Scientists discover ghost of ancient mega-plate that disappeared 20 million years ago” published in “Science Alert” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists have rediscovered a long-lost tectonic plate named “Pontus Plate”. What is a Pontus Plate? The Pontus plate is a tectonic… Continue reading Pontus Plate: Scientists discover ghost of ancient mega-plate that disappeared 20 million years ago

Court declines abortion plea, says it can’t ‘stop heartbeat’ of viable foetus

Source: The post is based on the article “Court declines abortion plea, says it can’t ‘stop heartbeat’ of viable foetus” published in “The Hindu” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has declined a married woman’s plea to medically terminate her 26-week pregnancy. The court gave this judgment based on the… Continue reading Court declines abortion plea, says it can’t ‘stop heartbeat’ of viable foetus

Railways develops anti-freeze flushes and fuel tanks for journeys in J&K

Source: The post is based on the article “Railways develops anti-freeze flushes and fuel tanks for journeys in J&K” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways is constructing the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.  But the project is facing challenges due to sub-zero temperatures in the Jammu and… Continue reading Railways develops anti-freeze flushes and fuel tanks for journeys in J&K

Study estimates count of UAVs required for the three Services

Source: The post is based on the article “Study estimates count of UAVs required for the three Services” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? Chief of Defence Staff, has initiated two studies on major military platforms used by the three Services in India. The studies focus on unmanned aerial… Continue reading Study estimates count of UAVs required for the three Services

Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline

Source: The post is based on the article “Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline” published in “BBC” on 16th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Baltic-connector gas pipeline?3 Where is the Baltic Sea?4 What are Baltic States? What is the News? Finland is investigating potential sabotage of the Baltic-connector… Continue reading Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline

Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current retirement age of scientists?3 Why is the government planning to increase the retirement age of scientists?4 Was this proposal… Continue reading Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65

1st P20 Summit hosted by India has been the most successful P20 Summit ever: Lok Sabha Speaker

Source: The post is based on the article “1st P20 Summit hosted by India has been the most successful P20 Summit ever: Lok Sabha Speaker” published in “PIB” on 16th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the P20 Summit?3 Who hosted the 9th P20 Summit?4 What is the Inter-Parliamentary Union(IPU)? What is… Continue reading 1st P20 Summit hosted by India has been the most successful P20 Summit ever: Lok Sabha Speaker

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