Source: The post is based on the article “Behind Libya’s catastrophic flooding: Extreme weather, vulnerable geography, and crumbling infrastructure” published in Indian Express on 14th September 2023 What is the News? More than 5,000 people have died and thousands more are missing after devastating floods swept through the Libyan port city of Derna. Where is… Continue reading Behind Libya’s catastrophic flooding: Extreme weather, vulnerable geography, and crumbling infrastructure
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PM, Saudi Crown Prince chair SPC meeting: What is the Strategic Partnership Council
Source: The post is based on the article “PM, Saudi Crown Prince chair SPC meeting: What is the Strategic Partnership Council” published in Indian Express on 12th September 2023 What is the News? Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister co-chaired the first summit-level meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC). What is… Continue reading PM, Saudi Crown Prince chair SPC meeting: What is the Strategic Partnership Council
Petition for counting all VVPAT slips during elections: What the Election Commission, activists argue
Source: The post is based on the article “Petition for counting all VVPAT slips during elections: What the Election Commission, activists argue” published in Indian Express on 13th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail(VVPAT)?3 When was VVPAT first introduced?4 What percentage of VVPAT slips are counted as… Continue reading Petition for counting all VVPAT slips during elections: What the Election Commission, activists argue
Salem sago gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Salem sago gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 12th September 2023 What is the News? Salem Starch and Sago Manufacturers Service Industrial Cooperative Society Ltd. (SAGOSERVE) from Tamil Nadu has received a Geographical Indication(GI) Tag for Salem sago. What is Salem sago? Source: The Hindu… Continue reading Salem sago gets GI tag
Nipah kills two in Kerala: What is this virus, why is it dangerous even though it doesn’t spread fast
Source: The post is based on the article “Nipah kills two in Kerala: What is this virus, why is it dangerous even though it doesn’t spread fast” published in Indian Express on 12th September 2023 What is the News? Cases of Nipah Virus have been found in Kerala again after two people were confirmed to… Continue reading Nipah kills two in Kerala: What is this virus, why is it dangerous even though it doesn’t spread fast
Transport Minister mentions tax on diesel vehicles: Why is diesel under pressure?
Source: The post is based on the article “Transport Minister mentions tax on diesel vehicles: Why is diesel under pressure?” published in Indian Express on 12th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How much percentage of India’s transport vehicles use diesel?3 Why have carmakers started to move away from diesel?4 What is the reason… Continue reading Transport Minister mentions tax on diesel vehicles: Why is diesel under pressure?
Maritime information sharing workshop 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Maritime information sharing workshop 2023” published in PIB on 12th September 2023 What is the News? India will be hosting the three-day Maritime Information Sharing Workshop 2023 (MISW 23). What is Maritime Information Sharing Workshop 2023 (MISW 23)? Hosted by: Gurugram-based Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre –… Continue reading Maritime information sharing workshop 2023
IICA and UNICEF jointly organize workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting(BRSR)
Source: The post is based on the article “IICA and UNICEF jointly organize workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting(BRSR)” published in PIB on 12th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework?3 What are the strengths of BRSR Framework?4 What are the weaknesses of BRSR… Continue reading IICA and UNICEF jointly organize workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting(BRSR)
Union Minister extends invitation for an Indo Russian Workshop on Eastern Maritime Corridor in Chennai
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister extends invitation for an Indo Russian Workshop on Eastern Maritime Corridor in Chennai” published in PIB on 12th September 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has extended an invitation to Russia for an Indo Russian Workshop on Eastern… Continue reading Union Minister extends invitation for an Indo Russian Workshop on Eastern Maritime Corridor in Chennai
President of India to virtually launch Ayushman Bhav Campaign
Source: The post is based on the article “President of India to virtually launch Ayushman Bhav Campaign” published in PIB on 12th September 2023 What is the News? The President of India will launch the ‘Ayushman Bhav’ campaign. What is the Ayushman Bhav campaign? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Purpose: It is… Continue reading President of India to virtually launch Ayushman Bhav Campaign
