Source– This post on Combined Maritime Forces is based on the article “Indian Navy seizes 940kg drugs in Arabian Sea in 1st interdiction as CMF Member” published in “Hindustan Times” on 17th April 2024. Why in the News? INS Talwar of the Indian Navy seized 940 kg of drugs in the Arabian Sea as part… Continue reading Combined Maritime Forces
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Long period average rainfall
Source-This post on Long period average rainfall is based on the article “Monsoon to be ‘above normal’, predicts IMD” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that India will have an ‘above normal’ monsoon season with 106% of the long-period average. About Long period average rainfall 1.… Continue reading Long period average rainfall
Time for digital “nakabandi”
Source-This post on Time for digital “nakabandi” has been created based on the article “ Nakabandi safeguard needed for Digital India” published in “The Hindustan Times” on 23 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3-, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money-Laundering and its prevention. Context– CERT-In, along… Continue reading Time for digital “nakabandi”
States/UTs must adhere to the forest definition from the Godavarman judgment-SC
Source-This post on States/UTs must adhere to the forest definition from the Godavarman judgment-SC is based on the article “Go by dictionary definition of forest as per ’96 judgment: SC” published in “Hindustan Times” on 20th February 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently issued an interim order directing States and Union Territories to… Continue reading States/UTs must adhere to the forest definition from the Godavarman judgment-SC
2024 is the International Year Of Camelids
Source– This post is based on the article “Why UN has declared 2024 the International Year Of Camelids” published in “Hindustan Times” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? The United Nations has named 2024 the International Year of Camelids to emphasize their vital role in the lives of global communities. What is the… Continue reading 2024 is the International Year Of Camelids
Navy gets delivery of Imphal, its first warship with separate living spaces for women sailors
Source: The post is based on the article “Navy gets delivery of Imphal, its first warship with separate living spaces for women sailors” published in “Hindustan Times” on 23rd October 2023 What is the News? The Indian Navy has received its latest stealth destroyer named INS Imphal. What is INS Imphal? INS Imphal is the… Continue reading Navy gets delivery of Imphal, its first warship with separate living spaces for women sailors
New toad species discovered in Dampa tiger reserve of Mizoram
Source: The post is based on the article “New toad species discovered in Dampa tiger reserve of Mizoram” published in “Hindustan Times” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists have discovered a new species of toads named Bufoides bhupathyi. Note: Toad is a common name for certain frogs.They are characterized by dry, leathery… Continue reading New toad species discovered in Dampa tiger reserve of Mizoram
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?
All about Bima Sugam portal, a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector
Source: The post is based on the article “All about Bima Sugam portal, a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector” published in Hindustan Times on 21st September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bima Sugam?3 Who will own the Bima Sugam platform?4 What are the benefits of the Bima Sugam platform? What is the… Continue reading All about Bima Sugam portal, a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector
Five Eyes intelligence alliance backs Canada probe in Nijjar killing: What is it
Source: The post is based on the article “Five Eyes intelligence alliance backs Canada probe in Nijjar killing: What is it” published in Hindustan Times on 19th September 2023 What is the News? Canada’s charge about India’s involvement in the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar was backed by the Five Eyes intelligence alliance.… Continue reading Five Eyes intelligence alliance backs Canada probe in Nijjar killing: What is it
