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
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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
Advanced landing systems
Source: The post is based on the article “Advanced landing systems cut flight delays, but come at a cost” published in “The Hindu” on 4th March 2024 What is the News? Recent flight delays in India due to adverse weather conditions have raised concerns about the adequacy of existing Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) and the… Continue reading Advanced landing systems
New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats
Source: The post is based on the article “New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats” published in Hindustan Times on 25th August 2023 What is the News? A team of researchers has recently discovered a new genus and species of colubrid snakes in Western Ghats. They have named it ‘Sahyadriophis uttaraghati’. What is… Continue reading New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats
Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli” published in Hindustan Times on 22nd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 How are Tiger Reserves notified?3 Can tiger reserves be altered and denotified?4 What is the status of tiger population in India? What is the News? The… Continue reading Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli
Hangul population in J&K sees uptick, wildlife dept elated
Source: The post is based on the article “Hangul population in J&K sees uptick, wildlife dept elated” published in Hindustan Times on 19th August 2023. What is the News? Hangul, the unique Kashmir stag and the state animal of Jammu and Kashmir has experienced a slight increase in its population after a period of two… Continue reading Hangul population in J&K sees uptick, wildlife dept elated
Scientists detect ‘microplastics’ in human heart for first time: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists detect ‘microplastics’ in human heart for first time: Report” published in Hindustan Times on 16th August 2023. Contents1 What is the news?2 What are the issues with the findings?3 What are Microplastics?4 What is the news?5 Who was Matangini Hazra?6 Who was Kanaklata Barua? What is the news? Scientists at Beijing… Continue reading Scientists detect ‘microplastics’ in human heart for first time: Report
House panel wants judges to mandatorily declare asset
Source: The post is based on the article “House panel wants judges to mandatorily declare assets” published in Hindustan Times on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice has submitted in the Parliament a report titled “Judicial Processes and their reform”. What are the… Continue reading House panel wants judges to mandatorily declare asset
India launches ‘Neerakshi’ – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for mine detection
Source: The post is based on the article “India launches ‘Neerakshi’ – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for mine detection” published in Hindustan Times on 29th July 2023. What is the News? India has launched an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle called ‘Neerakshi’ for detecting underwater mines. What is Neerakshi? Neerakshi is an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed to… Continue reading India launches ‘Neerakshi’ – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for mine detection
A Rare Ureilite Meteorite Possibly Created Madhya Pradesh’s Famous Dhala Impact Crater, New Study Suggests
Source: The post is based on the article “A Rare Ureilite Meteorite Possibly Created Madhya Pradesh’s Famous Dhala Impact Crater, New Study Suggests” published in Hindustan Times on 23rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Dhala Crater?3 What are Ureilites?4 How was Dhala Crater formed? What is the News? A team of… Continue reading A Rare Ureilite Meteorite Possibly Created Madhya Pradesh’s Famous Dhala Impact Crater, New Study Suggests
