Source- This post on Tarang Shakti Air Exercise has been created based on the article “What is Tarang Shakti, the largest military exercise that India will host?” published in “The Hindustan Times” on “31st July 2024“. Why in News? India’s air exercise ‘Tarang Shakti’ will be the first and largest international air exercise ever conducted in… Continue reading Tarang Shakti Air Exercise
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Alderman
Source- This post on the Alderman has been created based on the article “May pronounce verdict on Delhi govt’s plea against LG’s power to nominate aldermen in MCD: SC” published in “Hindustan Times” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court of India is about to decide on a case where the… Continue reading Alderman
Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
Source- This post on the Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate has been created based on the article “SC revisits its own order: PUC not mandatory to renew car insurance” published in “Hindustan Times” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court recently overturned its 2017 directive that required a valid Pollution Under… Continue reading Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
Late Blight Disease
Source- This post on the Late Blight Disease has been created based on the article ” CPRI issues advisory as late blight disease threatens potato crops” published in the “Hindustan Times” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, CPRI issued an advisory related to late blight disease threatening potato crops. About Late Blight… Continue reading Late Blight Disease
Nalanda University
Source- This post on Nalanda University has been created based on the article “PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Nalanda University in Bihar today” published in “Hindustan Times” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new Nalanda University campus near the ancient university ruins in Rajgir. About… Continue reading Nalanda University
Iskander-M missile system
Source– This post on Iskander-M is based on the article “ On Cam: Putin’s Iskander Missile Strikes Ukrainian Airbase; Su-27 Jet & S-300 System Hit” published in “Hindustan Times” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Russia claimed that it used the nuclear-capable Iskander-M missile system to target the Ukrainian military airbase in Mirgorod.… Continue reading Iskander-M missile system
Minuteman III
Source-This post on Minuteman III has been created based on the article “On Cam: Nuclear-capable Minuteman III ICBM Lights Up U.S. Skies Amid Tensions With Russia” published in “Hindustan Times ” on 6 June 2024. Why in News? The US Air Force recently tested an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force… Continue reading Minuteman III
GSAP SKILLS Platform
Source-This post on GSAP SKILLS Platform has been created based on the article “GSAP SKILLS Platform” published in “Official page of IUCN” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Fourth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation, Convention on Biological Diversity launched the GSAP SKILLS Platform. About GSAP SKILLS Platform Aspects Description About The… Continue reading GSAP SKILLS Platform
Arab League
Source-This post on Arab League has been created based on the article “Arab League Demands UN Peacekeepers In Palestinian Regions; Israel’s Ally U.S. Responds” published in “Hindustan Times” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? The Arab League has called for the deployment of UN peacekeeping forces in the Palestinian territories during a summit in Manama,… Continue reading Arab League
Importance of Civility in Indian Elections
Source-This post on Importance of Civility in Indian Elections has been created based on the article “How to make elections civil again” published in “Hindustan times” on 18 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2– Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Context-The article states that the Election Commission (ECI) should make rules to stop political… Continue reading Importance of Civility in Indian Elections
