Source-This post on Eta Aquariids meteor showers is based on the article “Explained: The Eta Aquariid meteor shower and how it can be spotted” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th May 2024. Why in the News? Eta Aquariids meteor showers are active from April 16 and will peak on May 5 and 6. These meteor… Continue reading Eta Aquariids meteor showers
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CDSCO to issue NOC for export of drugs
Source-This post on CDSCO to issue NOC for export of drugs is based on the article “Centre takes away state powers for issuing NOC for export of drugs” published in “The Mint” on 4th May 2024. Why in the News? In a significant development, CDSCO will be the sole licensing authority to issue NOC for drug… Continue reading CDSCO to issue NOC for export of drugs
Seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee(JDCC) meeting
Source-This post on Seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee(JDCC) meeting is based on the article “India, Indonesia agree to enhance defence industry collaboration” published in “The Hindu” on 4th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting was held in New Delhi. Both nations agreed to enhance collaboration in areas of defence… Continue reading Seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee(JDCC) meeting
World Press Freedom Index 2023
Source– This post on World Press Freedom Index 2023 is based on the article “India press freedom score fell over the last year: RSF” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, World Press Freedom Index 2023 was released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). India’s ranking has dropped to 161 out… Continue reading World Press Freedom Index 2023
Forest Fires In India
Source-This post on Forest fires in India is based on the article “Forest fires scorched 38,100 HA of tree cover in over 2 decades” published in “The Business Standard” on 4th May 2024. Why in the News? The devastating forest fires in Uttarakhand have brought widespread attention to the extensive destruction caused by it. Over… Continue reading Forest Fires In India
Bima Vistaar
Source-This post on Bima Vistaar is based on the article “All-in-one insurance product: Irdai prices Bima Vistaar at Rs 1,500 per policy” published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd May 2024. Why in the News? The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has proposed Bima Vistaar. Bima Vistaar is an ambitious all-in-one affordable mass… Continue reading Bima Vistaar
Red Colobus Monkey
Source- The post on Red Colobus is based on the article “Red Colobus: Conserving these Old World primates could help save Africa’s tropical forests, says study” published in “Down to Earth” on 3rd May 2024. Why in the News? With the increasing biodiversity crisis, Conservationists have suggested Conservation of red colobus monkey species. Their conservation could… Continue reading Red Colobus Monkey
Hindu Marriage Act 1955
Source- The post on Hindu Marriage Act is based on the article “Supreme court says mere registration in absence of ceremony not a valid marriage under hindu marriage act” published in “Deccan Herald” on 3rd May 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court has held that mere registration of marriage, in absence of a… Continue reading Hindu Marriage Act 1955
Diplomatic Passport
Source-This post on Diplomatic Passport is based on the article “The flight of Prajwal Revanna: How diplomatic passports, visa regimes work” published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd May 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the issue of diplomatic passports and the associated visa exemptions has come to the fore in the case of an expelled JDS… Continue reading Diplomatic Passport
Kutch Ajrakh
Source- The post on Kutch Ajrakh is based on the article “Ajrakh from Kutch gets GI” published in “Economic times” on 3rd May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, The traditional artisans of ‘Kutch Ajrakh‘, were bestowed the Geographical Indication (GI) certificate by the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (CGPDTM). This art form… Continue reading Kutch Ajrakh
