Source: The post is based on the article “India launches Op Ajay to bring home citizens from Israel-Hamas war zone” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? India has launched Operation Ajay to facilitate the return of citizens from Israel amid a full-blown war with the Hamas group in Gaza.… Continue reading India launches Op Ajay to bring home citizens from Israel-Hamas war zone
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Russia may pull out of Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT): How the treaty tried — and failed — to stop nuclear testing
Source: The post is based on the article “Russia may pull out of Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT): How the treaty tried — and failed — to stop nuclear testing” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT)?3 How did the Comprehensive… Continue reading Russia may pull out of Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT): How the treaty tried — and failed — to stop nuclear testing
What the GI tag can mean for the cashew industry in Goa
Source: The post is based on the article “What the GI tag can mean for the cashew industry in Goa” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? Goan cashew (kernel) has been granted the geographical indication (GI) tag. How did cashew come to Goa and become a contributor to the… Continue reading What the GI tag can mean for the cashew industry in Goa
Cabinet approves establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat” published in “PIB” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat). What is Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)? Mera Yuva Bharat… Continue reading Cabinet approves establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat
Why Gaza is known as the world’s biggest ‘open air prison’
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Gaza is known as the world’s biggest ‘open air prison” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? Israel has announced a “total blockade” of Gaza, which includes a ban on food, water, fuel and electricity supplies. Israel is able to impose… Continue reading Why Gaza is known as the world’s biggest ‘open air prison’
Watermeal: Earth’s tiniest flowering plant could feed and oxygenate astronauts in space
Source: The post is based on the article “Watermeal: Earth’s tiniest flowering plant could feed and oxygenate astronauts in space” published in “Wion” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists from Thailand are conducting groundbreaking research into the potential of Watermeal plants as a source of nutrition and oxygen for astronauts. What is… Continue reading Watermeal: Earth’s tiniest flowering plant could feed and oxygenate astronauts in space
Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)” published in “PIB” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a royalty rate for lithium, niobium, and for Rare Earth Elements (REEs). … Continue reading Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
3.21 lakh appeals pending with Information Commissions: report
Source: The post is based on the article “3.21 lakh appeals pending with Information Commissions: report” published in “The Hindu” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The ‘Report Card on the Performance of Information Commissions in India, 2022-23’ has been released. The report has been compiled based on the performance of Information Commissions… Continue reading 3.21 lakh appeals pending with Information Commissions: report
Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance
Source: The post is based on the article “Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTG)?3 What is Habitat?4 What are Habitat rights?5 Under what law are Habitat rights granted?6 Which states… Continue reading Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance
What is Hemochromatosis, the rare genetic disorder that causes organ dysfunction?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Hemochromatosis, the rare genetic disorder that causes organ dysfunction?” published in “Hindustan Times” on 11th October 2023 What is the News? Health experts have revealed all about Hemochromatosis or ‘bronze diabetes’. What is Hemochromatosis? Hemochromatosis is a disorder associated with deposits of excess iron that… Continue reading What is Hemochromatosis, the rare genetic disorder that causes organ dysfunction?
