Source-This post on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules 2024 notified is based on the article “Citizenship Amendment Act rules notified, four years after the law was passed” published in “The Hindu” on 11th March 2024. Why in the News? The Home Ministry has recently notified the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules, 2024. These rules enable… Continue reading Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules 2024 notified
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Democracy Report 2024
Source-This post on Democracy Report 2024 is based on the article “India ‘one of the worst autocratisers’: V-Dem report on democracy” published in “The Hindu” on 11th March 2024. Why in the News? The 2024 Democracy Report shows that India, previously labeled as an “electoral autocracy” in 2018, has worsened across many measures, confirming India’s… Continue reading Democracy Report 2024
iDEX initiative: Contract signed for anti-drone systems
Source-This post on iDEX initiative: Contract signed for anti-drone systems is based on the article “Defence Ministry signs ₹200 crore contract for anti-drone systems under iDEX initiative” published in “The Hindu” on 11th March 2024. Why in the News? The Defence Ministry has recently signed a ₹200 crore contract with Big Bang Boom Solutions Private Ltd.… Continue reading iDEX initiative: Contract signed for anti-drone systems
Sponge Iron
Source-This post on sponge iron has been created based on the article “‘Ore shortage’ hitting steel production, says sponge iron industry, seeks ban on exports” published in “Bussiness news” on 8 March 2024. Why in the news? The sponge iron industry held that an Ore shortage is hitting steel production. About sponge iron 1. About: i)… Continue reading Sponge Iron
ChipIN Centre
Source-This post on ChipIN has been created based on the article “ChipIN, the one-stop centre for chip designers across the country, gets fillip with support from semiconductor industry leaders” published in “PIB” on 7th March 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Electronics and IT started the ChipIN Centre at… Continue reading ChipIN Centre
Yaounde Declaration
Source-This post on Yaounde Declaration is based on the article “Yaounde Declaration: Health ministers of 11 African countries commit to end malaria deaths” published in “DownToEarth” on 10th March 2024. Why in the News? Health ministers from African nations grappling with the heaviest malaria burdens have recently signed the Yaounde Declaration. It aims to eradicate… Continue reading Yaounde Declaration
Mission Divyastra: Agni-V Missile with MIRV Technology
Source-This post on Mission Divyastra: Agni-V Missile with MIRV technology is based on the article “India test-fires Agni-V ballistic missile with multiple warhead technology under Mission Divyastra” published in “The Hindu” on 11th March 2024. Why in the News? India recently conducted a test of the Agni-V ballistic missile with MIRV technology. The test was… Continue reading Mission Divyastra: Agni-V Missile with MIRV Technology
Golden langurs
Source-This post on golden langurs has been created based on the article “7,396 golden langurs in India, reveals survey” published in “The Hindu” on 8 March 2024. Why in the news? The latest survey of the primate has revealed that there are an estimated 7,396 golden langurs in India. About Golden langurs Aspect Details Description… Continue reading Golden langurs
Zero-food children
Source-This post on Zero-food children has been created based on the article “Report turns spotlight on India’s ‘zero-food children” published in “The Hindu” on 8 March 2024. Why in the news? A recent study had ranked India as having the third-highest percentage of children who had not eaten any food for 24 hours. About Zero-food… Continue reading Zero-food children
India-EFTA trade deal
Source-This post on India-EFTA trade deal has been created based on the article “India signs trade agreement with EFTA: Why it marks a shift, could be a template for bigger deals” published in “The Indian Express” on 11 March 2024. Why in the news? India has recently signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with four… Continue reading India-EFTA trade deal
