Social Audit under MGNREGS

Source– This post is based on the article “MGNREGS audit crosses 50% local bodies in just six States” published in “The Hindu” on 23 November 2023. Why in the News? Based on data from the Management Information System (MIS) on Social Audit of Union Ministry of Rural Development, it was found that only 6 states… Continue reading Social Audit under MGNREGS

Governor holds no veto power over Bills says Supreme Court

Source- This post is based on the article “Governor holds no veto power over Bills, says Supreme Court” published in “The Hindu” on 23 November 2023. Why in the News? The Supreme Court has held that a Governor, in case he withholds assent to a Bill, should return the bill to the legislature for reconsideration.… Continue reading Governor holds no veto power over Bills says Supreme Court

Kyasanur forest disease: Study confirms its presence in 2 more Karnataka districts

Source: The post is based on the article “Kyasanur forest disease: Study confirms its presence in 2 more Karnataka districts” published in “Indian Express” on 22nd November 2023 Why in the News? A study by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Virology (NIV) has for the first time confirmed… Continue reading Kyasanur forest disease: Study confirms its presence in 2 more Karnataka districts

Houthi Rebels: India-bound cargo ship hijacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea

Source: The post is based on the article “Houthi Rebels: India-bound cargo ship hijacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea” published in “Livemint” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? An India-bound cargo ship named Galaxy Leader was hijacked in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Who are Houthis? 1) The Houthis are… Continue reading Houthi Rebels: India-bound cargo ship hijacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea

Ministry of Steel meets to discuss first ever initiative to introduce labeling and branding of steel sector’s products

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Steel meets to discuss first ever initiative to introduce labeling and branding of steel sector’s products” published in “PIB” on 23rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Consultative Committee meeting for the Ministry of Steel has discussed the progress on the Initiative to introduce… Continue reading Ministry of Steel meets to discuss first ever initiative to introduce labeling and branding of steel sector’s products

International Container Transhipment Port(ICTP): Union Minister reviews the project

Source: The post is based on the article “International Container Transhipment Port(ICTP): Union Minister reviews the project” published in “PIB” on 23rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) recently visited the site of the proposed International Container Transhipment Port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay, Great Nicobar Island.… Continue reading International Container Transhipment Port(ICTP): Union Minister reviews the project

Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE): How a NASA experiment will study ‘air glow’ to understand Space weather

Source: The post is based on the article “Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE):How a NASA experiment will study ‘air glow’ to understand Space weather” published in “Indian Express” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched the Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE). What is the Atmospheric Waves Experiment… Continue reading Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE): How a NASA experiment will study ‘air glow’ to understand Space weather

Near Space Command built by China: What is it and why should the world be alarmed?

Source: The post is based on the article “Near Space Command built by China: What is it and why should the world be alarmed?” published in “Wion” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? China has reportedly established the world’s first ‘Near-Space Command’. What is the Near Space Command established by China? 1) Near… Continue reading Near Space Command built by China: What is it and why should the world be alarmed?

‘Ghol’ declared state fish of Gujarat

Source: The post is based on the article “‘Ghol’ declared state fish of Gujarat” published in “Indian Express” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? ‘Ghol’ fish has been declared as the state fish of Gujarat at the first Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 held in Ahmedabad. What is Ghol Fish? Specifications Details Global… Continue reading ‘Ghol’ declared state fish of Gujarat

International Space Station turns 25

Source- This post is based on the article “International Space Station turns 25! Know all about this groundbreaking initiative” published in “The Financial Express” on 20 November 2023. Why in the News? The International Space Station has completed 25 years of its journey since the first module launched into orbit in 1998. What is the… Continue reading International Space Station turns 25

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