Source: The post is based on the article “SATHEE: Ministry of Education asks States to encourage use of online coaching platform” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd November 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Education has asked States to encourage aspirants to utilize the newly launched portal for exam preparation named SATHEE. What… Continue reading SATHEE Portal: To encourage use of online coaching platform
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Draft Mineral Auction Rules,2023: Single bidder allowed in second attempt
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft Mineral Auction Rules,2023: Single bidder allowed in second attempt” published in “Business Standard” on 22nd November 2023 Why in the News? Government of India has released the Draft Mineral (Auction) Second Amendment Rules, 2023. What are the key provisions of Draft Mineral(Auction) Second Amendment Rules, 2023?… Continue reading Draft Mineral Auction Rules,2023: Single bidder allowed in second attempt
Gambusia fish remain popular to beat mosquitoes
Source: The post is based on the article “Gambusia fish remain popular to beat mosquitoes” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd November 2023 Why in the News? Recently, various government and non-governmental organizations in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab have released mosquitofish into local water bodies to address the problem of mosquitoes. What is Mosquitofish? … Continue reading Gambusia fish remain popular to beat mosquitoes
Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR: INDIA-USA JOINT EXERCISE
Source: The post is based on the article “Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR: INDIA-USA JOINT EXERCISE” published in “PIB” on 22nd November 2023 Why in the News? The 14th Edition of the Exercise “VAJRA PRAHAR” has started at Umroi, Meghalaya. What is Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR? Specifications Details What is it It is a joint exercise between Indian… Continue reading Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR: INDIA-USA JOINT EXERCISE
PARAKH conducts State Educational Achievement Survey 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “State Educational Achievement Survey 2023 – PARAKH successfully conducted ” published in “PIB” on 21st November 2023. Why in the News? PARAKH has conducted the State Educational Achievement Survey 2023. What is the State Educational Achievement Survey 2023? Specifications Details Conducted by PARAKH Aim To assess the… Continue reading PARAKH conducts State Educational Achievement Survey 2023
Tantalum, the rare metal found in Sutlej
Source: The post is based on the article “Tantalum, the rare metal found in Sutlej” published in “Indian Express” on 22nd November 2023 Why in the News? A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar has found the presence of tantalum in the Sutlej river sand in Punjab. What is Tantalum?… Continue reading Tantalum, the rare metal found in Sutlej
Governor’s right to withhold assent
Source– This post is based on the article “Governor’s right to withhold assent: The constitutional question before Supreme Court” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 November 2023. Why in the News? Recently Tamil Nadu’s Governor R N Ravi’s decision to withhold assent to 10 pending Bills has raised fresh legal questions on the powers… Continue reading Governor’s right to withhold assent
National Pharmacy Commission Bill 2023
Source– This post is based on the article “Draft National Pharmacy Commission Bill released” published in “The Hindu” on 20th November 2023. Why in the News? The Union Health Ministry has sought comments from the general public on the proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023. What is National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023? Prepared by Union… Continue reading National Pharmacy Commission Bill 2023
Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023: India Slides Sharply, Worst Among the BRICS Group
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023:India Slides Sharply, Worst Among the BRICS Group” published in “The Wire” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? The Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023 has been released. What is the Global Talent Competitiveness Index? Specifications Details Published by INSEAD, in collaboration… Continue reading Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023: India Slides Sharply, Worst Among the BRICS Group
Voice of Global South Summit: PM expresses concern for civilians caught in Israel-Hamas conflict, calls for restraint
Source: The post is based on the article “Voice of Global South Summit: PM expresses concern for civilians caught in Israel-Hamas conflict, calls for restraint” published in “Indian Express” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? India recently hosted the 2nd Voice of Global South Summit in a virtual format. What is the Voice… Continue reading Voice of Global South Summit: PM expresses concern for civilians caught in Israel-Hamas conflict, calls for restraint
