Source-This post on Volt typhoon has been created based on the article “FBI shuts down China’s ‘Volt Typhoon’ hackers targeting U.S. infrastructure” published in “CNBC” on 31 January 2024. Why in the news? The USA government has shut down a major China-backed hacking group that was working to compromise U.S. cyber infrastructure. About Volt Typhoon… Continue reading Volt Typhoon
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Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana
Source-This post on Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana is based on the article “Budget 2024 | One crore households to get 300 units free electricity every month through rooftop solarisation” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February 2024. Why in the News? In the Interim Budget 2024, the Finance Minister announced that one crore households will receive… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana
Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS
Source-This post on Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves Scheme of Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS” published in “PIB” on 1 February 2024. Why in the news? The Cabinet has recently approved extension of scheme of sugar subsidy for Antyodya Anna Yojna (AAY)… Continue reading Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS
ASHA and anganwadi staff get health cover
Source-This post on ASHA workers has been created based on the article “ASHA, anganwadi staff get health cover” published in “The Hindu” on 1 February 2024. Why in the news? The Central government extended the benefits of its flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat, to Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers and Anganwadi workers. About… Continue reading ASHA and anganwadi staff get health cover
Interim Budget 2024: India increases allocation for Maldives
Source-This post on India increases allocation for Maldives is based on the article “India increasing allocation for Maldives, ₹400 crore revised to ₹770.9 crore” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February, 2024. Why in the News? In the interim budget of 2024, Maldives received a significant portion of the annual allocation for the Ministry of… Continue reading Interim Budget 2024: India increases allocation for Maldives
Newly Added Ramsar sites
Source-This post on Ramsar sites has been created based on the article “Shri Bhupender Yadav says India increases its tally of Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance) to 80 by adding Five more wetlands to the list on the eve of World Wetlands Day 2024 (2nd February)” published in “PIB” on 31 January 2024. Why… Continue reading Newly Added Ramsar sites
Lab grown fish meat
Source-This post on lab grown fish meat has been created based on the article “How to grow seafood outside the sea — and why a Govt lab in Kochi has taken up this project” published in “The Indian Express” on 30 January 2024. Why in the news? The ICAR-CMFRI in Kochi has partnered with a… Continue reading Lab grown fish meat
South China Sea
Source-This post on South China Sea has been created based on the article “Philippines and Vietnam agree to expand cooperation in South China Sea, which Beijing also claims” published in “The Hindu” on 30 January 2024. Why in the news? The Philippines and Vietnam have recently signed agreements to avoid incidents in the South China… Continue reading South China Sea
Solid-state batteries
Source-This post on Solid-state batteries has been created based on the article “Toyota fast charges its solid-state battery plans; may spawn 2 BEV ranges” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 January 2024. Why in the news? Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp, a late entrant into the battery electric vehicle race, aims to roll out next-generation… Continue reading Solid-state batteries
Default Bail
Source-This post on Default Bail has been created based on the article” Accused cannot seek default bail on ground that investigation is pending against others SC” published in “THE WEEK” on 25 January 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court in Wadhawani brothers multi-crore bank loan scam case, held that an accused can not… Continue reading Default Bail
