Source– This post is based on the article “RRI Bengaluru to participate in first winter Indian expedition to Arctic region” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? India has launched its first winter expedition to arctic region. The team from Raman Research Institute(RRI) was chosen as the initial group of… Continue reading India’s First Winter Arctic Expedition
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The Telecommunications Bill 2023
Source- This post on Telecommunications Bill 2023 is based on the article “Omnibus Telecom Bill introduced in LS to replace 138-year old law; allows interception, right of way, spectrum harmonisation” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 seeks to substitute the Indian Telegraph Act 1885, the… Continue reading The Telecommunications Bill 2023
Surat Diamond Bourse inaugurated in Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “Surat Diamond Bourse inaugurated in Gujarat” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) in Gujarat. What is Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB)? 1) Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) is a global centre for trading of… Continue reading Surat Diamond Bourse inaugurated in Gujarat
Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023 ranking
Source– This post is based on the article “Shri Piyush Goyal releases the “Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023” published in “PIB” on 16th December 2023. Why in the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has released the Fifth edition of the LEADS annual exercise. What is LEADS ranking ? Specifications Details… Continue reading Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023 ranking
Emerging Threat: JN.1 Subvariant of COVID-19 Discovered in Kerala
Source- This post is based on the article “A case of JN.1, a subvariant of COVID19, found in Kerala as part of the ongoing routine surveillance by INSACOG” published in “PIB” on 16th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently a case of the JN.1 subvariant of COVID-19 has been identified in Kerala during the… Continue reading Emerging Threat: JN.1 Subvariant of COVID-19 Discovered in Kerala
Subordinate Legislation: House panel pulls up Centre over delay in framing rules for Acts
Source: The post is based on the article “House panel pulls up Centre over delay in framing rules for Acts passed by Parliament” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? The Subordinate Legislation Committee of Rajya Sabha has pulled up the Union Government for the delay in framing of rules/… Continue reading Subordinate Legislation: House panel pulls up Centre over delay in framing rules for Acts
Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Terms of Office) Bill, 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Terms of Office) Bill, 2023” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? Rajya Sabha has passed The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Office and Terms of Office) Bill,… Continue reading Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Terms of Office) Bill, 2023
Kakrapar-4 nuclear reactor attains criticality
Source: The post is based on the article “Kakrapar-4 nuclear reactor attains criticality” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? The Fourth unit of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP-4) in Gujarat has achieved criticality. What is Criticality? Criticality refers to the state where the chain reaction of nuclear fission… Continue reading Kakrapar-4 nuclear reactor attains criticality
Cyberthreats: Centre sets up secure e-mail network for staff of critical departments
Source- This post is based on the article “Centre sets up secure e-mail for 10,000 users in critical ministries” published in “The Hindu” on 17th December 2023. Why in the News? In response to cyber attacks, the Centre has implemented a secure email system for 10,000 users across critical ministries and departments. How will it… Continue reading Cyberthreats: Centre sets up secure e-mail network for staff of critical departments
Post Office Bill 2023
Source- This post is based on the article “Post Office Bill, 2023: Why it was brought in, provisions, criticism” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Post Office Bill, 2023 has been introduced into the parliament seeking to repeal the Indian Post Office Act of 1898. What… Continue reading Post Office Bill 2023
