Eastern Maritime Corridor(EMC): India-Russia new sea route plan in final lap

Source: The post is based on the article “Eastern Maritime Corridor(EMC): India-Russia new sea route plan in final lap” published in “Business Standard” on 7th November 2023 Why in the News? As part of the Eastern Maritime Corridor(EMC), a trial run of a ship was conducted between Chennai port inIndia and Vladivostok in Russia. What… Continue reading Eastern Maritime Corridor(EMC): India-Russia new sea route plan in final lap

Advocate on Record-What is the Advocate-on-Record system in the Supreme Court?

Source: The post “Advocate on Record-What is the Advocate-on-Record system in the Supreme Court?” is based on the article “What is the Advocate-on-Record system in the Supreme Court?” published in“Indian Express” on 7th November 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court has pulled up an Advocate-on-Record (AoR) for filing a frivolous case. What is… Continue reading Advocate on Record-What is the Advocate-on-Record system in the Supreme Court?

Project 15B Warship: guided missile destroyer ‘Surat’ crest unveiled

Source: The post is based on the article “Project 15B Warship: guided missile destroyer ‘Surat’ crest unveiled” published in “PIB” on 7th November 2023 Why in the News? The crest of the under-construction guided missile destroyer of the Indian Navy named “INS Surat” was unveiled recently. What is INS Surat? INS Surat is the fourth… Continue reading Project 15B Warship: guided missile destroyer ‘Surat’ crest unveiled

Bharat Atta to cost ₹2 less as govt aims to put lid on prices

Source: The post is based on the article “Bharat Atta to cost ₹2 less as govt aims to put lid on prices” published in “Live Mint” on 7th November 2023 Why in the News? The Government of India has launched a new wheat flour scheme called “Bharat Atta.” What is Bharat Atta? Bharat Atta is… Continue reading Bharat Atta to cost ₹2 less as govt aims to put lid on prices

Krishi 24/7, the first-ever AI-powered solution for automated agricultural news monitoring and analysis

Source: The post is based on the article “Krishi 24/7, the first-ever AI-powered solution for automated agricultural news monitoring and analysis”  published in “PIB” on 7th November 2023 Why in the News? Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare(DA&FW) has launched Krishi 24/7. What is Krishi 24/7? Aspects  Details What is it It is an AI… Continue reading Krishi 24/7, the first-ever AI-powered solution for automated agricultural news monitoring and analysis

World Local Production Forum

Source: The post is based on the article “World Local Production Forum”published in “PIB” on 7th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers is participating in the 2nd World Local Production Forum (WLPF) at The Hague, Netherlands. What is the World Local Production Forum(WLPF)? Specifications Details Initiative… Continue reading World Local Production Forum

Hunger Hotspot

Source: This post “Hunger hotspot” is based on the article”Hunger Hotspots: FAO-WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity | June-November 2023 Outlook” in “World food programme Report” on 29 May 2023. Why in News? FAO and WFP have warned that acute food insecurity is likely to deteriorate further in 18 hunger hotspots – comprising a… Continue reading Hunger Hotspot

Adaptation Gap Report 2023

Source: This post “Adaptation Gap Report 2023” is based on the article”Adaptation gap in developing countries widening even as extreme weather events worsen: UNEP“ published in “Down To Earth” on 2nd November 2023. Why in News? Recently, The Adaptation Gap Report 2023 was issued by the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP). According to the report, the… Continue reading Adaptation Gap Report 2023

Project Kusha

Source: This post “Project Kusha” is based on the article”Desi’ S-400: All about Project Kusha, India’s very own long-range air defence system“published in “The print” on 31st October 2023. Why in News? Project Kusha entails operational deployment of India’s own long-range air defense system by 2028-29. What is Project Kusha? Specification   Details What is… Continue reading Project Kusha

Zika Virus

Source: This post “Zika Virus” is based on the article “Karnataka steps up surveillance after detection of Zika virus in mosquito pool in Chikkaballapura” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd November 2023. Why in the News? Karnataka health department issues advisory after detection of Zika virus in mosquito pool in Chikkaballapura. What is Zika Virus?… Continue reading Zika Virus

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