What is the News? The Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise Ex Khaan Quest 2022 culminated at the Peace Support Operations Training Centre at Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia. What is Exercise Khaan Quest? Exercise Khaan Quest is a multinational exercise co-sponsored by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and hosted annually by the Mongolian Armed Forces. Aim: To enhance interoperability, build… Continue reading Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise Ex Khaan Quest 2022 culminates in Mongolia
Tag: PIB
Sleep organisation stabilizes among vipassana meditation practitioners: study
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the sleep disorders?3 What is the purpose of this study?4 What are the findings of the study? What is the News? Researchers have found that practitioners of meditation have better sleep as compared to those who do not practice meditation. What are the sleep disorders? Sleep disorders are… Continue reading Sleep organisation stabilizes among vipassana meditation practitioners: study
PM launches historic torch relay for 44th Chess Olympiad
What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the historic torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi. What is the Chess Olympiad? The Chess Olympiad is a biennial chess tournament in which teams representing nations of the world compete. The first Official Chess Olympiad was held in 1927… Continue reading PM launches historic torch relay for 44th Chess Olympiad
Use of ICT in school education in India receives UNESCO’s recognition
Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has UNESCO given this award to CIET?3 What is the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET)?4 What is the King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize? What is the News? Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), a constituent unit of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has… Continue reading Use of ICT in school education in India receives UNESCO’s recognition
Coal Ministry releases Eight Year Achievement Report of Coal Sector
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key initiatives launched by the Ministry of Coal in the last eight years?3 Coal Mining Surveillance & Management System (CMSMS)4 Khan-Prahari Mobile Application4.1 SHAKTI Scheme4.2 FDI Policy in Coal Mining What is the News? The Union Minister of Coal has released a report titled “Reforms & Achievements… Continue reading Coal Ministry releases Eight Year Achievement Report of Coal Sector
IBBI amends Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Grievance and Complaint Handling Procedure) Regulations,2017 and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Inspection and Investigation) Regulations,2017
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Grievance and Complaint Handling Procedure) Regulations,2017?3 What is the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Inspection and Investigation) Regulations, 2017?4 What are the amendments? What is the News? Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has notified amendments to the Insolvency and… Continue reading IBBI amends Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Grievance and Complaint Handling Procedure) Regulations,2017 and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Inspection and Investigation) Regulations,2017
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Association (MoA) by India for establishment of BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Centre at Colombo, Sri Lanka
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Association(MoA) by India for the establishment of BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility(TTF) Centre at Colombo, Sri Lanka. What is BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility(TTF)? BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility(TTF) agreement was signed by the BIMSTEC member countries at the 5th BIMSTEC Summit held at Colombo, Sri… Continue reading Cabinet approves Memorandum of Association (MoA) by India for establishment of BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Centre at Colombo, Sri Lanka
INDO-BANGLADESH BILATERAL EXERCISE “EX SAMPRITI-X” CONCLUDES AT JASHORE, BANGLADESH
What is the News? Indo-Bangladesh bilateral Joint Military Exercise “Ex SAMPRITI-X” concluded at Jashore Military Station, Bangladesh. What is Exercise SAMPRITI? Conducted between: India and Bangladesh Type: Military Exercise Hosted by: The exercise is hosted alternately by both countries. Aim: To strengthen the military relations between the two countries. Significance: The exercise will provide an… Continue reading INDO-BANGLADESH BILATERAL EXERCISE “EX SAMPRITI-X” CONCLUDES AT JASHORE, BANGLADESH
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) develops an Indian Standard for ‘Non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay’
What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) has developed an Indian Standard, IS 17693: 2022 for a ‘non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay’ named “Mitticool refrigerator”. What is the Mitticool refrigerator? Mitticool Refrigerator is a non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay. Developed by: Shri Mansukh Bhai Prajapati from Gujarat Technology: The refrigerator operates… Continue reading Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) develops an Indian Standard for ‘Non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay’
Short Range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi-II successfully tested
What is the News? India successfully conducted the night trial of surface-to-surface nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missile Prithvi-II. What is the Prithvi-II Missile? Prithvi II is a Surface-to-Surface short-range ballistic missile(SRBM) Developed by: DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program(IGMDP) Range: 350km Warhead Capacity: It is capable of carrying 500 kg to 1,000 kg of… Continue reading Short Range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi-II successfully tested
