Source: This post is based on the article published “Bharat Tex 2024 will contribute significantly to the growth of Textile Sector in India: Shri Piyush Goyal” in “PIB” on 10th January 2024. Why in news? India’s textile industry, in collaboration with industry associations, is gearing up to host “Bharat Tex 2024. What is Bharat tex… Continue reading Bharat Tex 2024
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How are the tableaux are selected for Republic day?
Source: This post is based on the article “Selection of tableaux for the Republic Day parade” published in “The Hindu” on 6th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Defence Ministry proposed a new three-year rotation plan for the Republic Day parade tableau selection. Theme of Republic Day 2024 parade: ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) and… Continue reading How are the tableaux are selected for Republic day?
India signs cooperation pacts with the UAE, Czech Republic
Source-This post is based on the article “India signs cooperation pacts with the UAE, Czech Republic” published in “Live mint” on 10th January 2024. Why in the News? India has entered into multiple bilateral cooperation agreements with the United Arab Emirates and the Czech Republic at the vibrant Gujrat summit. What agreements have been signed… Continue reading India signs cooperation pacts with the UAE, Czech Republic
SBI Report on Income inequality in India
Source-This post is based on the article “Income inequality shrinks, Mobility on the Rise : SBI Research Report” published in “PIB” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? According to SBI Research latest report, there has been a reduction in income inequality in India, signaling a favorable shift towards upward mobility and the expansion… Continue reading SBI Report on Income inequality in India
SC Report Reveals Accessibility Gaps for People with Disabilities in Indian Courts
Source-This post is based on the article “SC report exposes severe gaps in accessibility for people with disabilities at courts across India” published in “The Hindu” on 10th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court’s Centre for Research and Planning report highlights infrastructure deficiencies in Indian district courts. It raised concerns about… Continue reading SC Report Reveals Accessibility Gaps for People with Disabilities in Indian Courts
Amaterasu: Super-energetic particle from outer space
Source-This post is based on the article “How a super-energetic particle from outer space could help physics” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd January 2024. Why in the News? Japanese scientists found a powerful cosmic ray on Earth named ‘Amaterasu,’ the second-highest-energy cosmic ray ever discovered. What is Amaterasu? 1) It is one of the… Continue reading Amaterasu: Super-energetic particle from outer space
Tricolime: IISR develops new granular lime-based trichoderma bio-pesticide, fertiliser
Source: This post is based on the article “IISR develops new granular lime-based trichoderma bio-pesticide, fertiliser” published in “The Hindu” on 5th January 2024. Why in news? ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode has developed a new granular lime-based Trichoderma formulation which is a fungal bio-control agent. What is Tricolime? 1) Trichoderma is a fungal biocontrol… Continue reading Tricolime: IISR develops new granular lime-based trichoderma bio-pesticide, fertiliser
IISc study revealed how logging and climate change impact montane birds
Source: This post is based on the article “IISc study in Arunachal Pradesh reveals how logging and climate change impact montane birds” published in “The Hindu” on 5 January 2024. Why in news? Recently, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) in Bengaluru have found that logging and climate change pose a threat to montane birds.… Continue reading IISc study revealed how logging and climate change impact montane birds
First set of satellites with direct to-cell capabilities launched by SpaceX
Source: This post is based on the article “SpaceX launches first set of satellites with direct-to-cell capabilities” published in “The Economic Times” on 4th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, SpaceX successfully launched the first set of Starlink satellites equipped with direct-to-cell capabilities. These Starlink satellites can beam phone signals from space directly to smartphones. What is direct-to-cell satellite technology?… Continue reading First set of satellites with direct to-cell capabilities launched by SpaceX
India Club: what it means for our shipping firms
Source-This post is based on the article “India Club: what it means for our shipping firms” published in “Live mint” on 10th January 2024. Why in the News? India plans to create its own protection and indemnity (P&I) entity, the India Club, to provide insurance for ships in Indian waters thereby reducing reliance on global… Continue reading India Club: what it means for our shipping firms
