Source: The post is based on the article “India has to invest $55 billion p.a. in urban infra to meet needs of growing population: World Bank report” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why India needs to finance India’s Infrastructure?3 What are the key findings about financing India’s Infrastructure projects?4 What… Continue reading Financing India’s infrastructure: India has to invest $55 billion p.a. in urban infra to meet needs of growing population: World Bank report
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Projects to track small fishing vessels along India’s coast makes progress
Source: The post is based on the article “Projects to track small fishing vessels along India’s coast makes progress” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2022 What is the News? As part of coastal security measures instituted post-26/11 Mumbai attacks the Indian government has instituted a project to install transponders on small fishing vessels… Continue reading Projects to track small fishing vessels along India’s coast makes progress
Bilateral trade with India doubled to $2 billion in the past two years, says Ambassador of Norway
Source: The post is based on the article “Bilateral trade with India doubled to $2 billion in the past two years, says Ambassador of Norway” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the present status of bilateral trade between India and Norway?3 What will be the future of Norway’s investment in… Continue reading Bilateral trade with India doubled to $2 billion in the past two years, says Ambassador of Norway
Preserving the precious: On ground water use
Source– The post is based on the article “Preserving the precious: On ground water use ” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Groundwater conservation related News– The article explains the issues related to management of groundwater. Contents1 What do the facts reveal?2 What are the Regional consumption trends?3 What… Continue reading Preserving the precious: On ground water use
Behind the smokescreen around private climate finance
Source– The post is based on the article “Behind the smokescreen around private climate finance” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Climate change News- The article explains the issues related to climate finance. Contents1 What are the main points emphasised by developed countries on climate finance?2 What are the… Continue reading Behind the smokescreen around private climate finance
Miniature dhows from Beypore make their way to Qatar World Cup
Source: The post is based on the article “Miniature dhows from Beypore make their way to Qatar World Cup” published in The Hindu on 12th November 2022 What is the News? Kerala’s own Beypore Uru (yacht made of wood and coir) is all set to be a part of FIFA World Cup 2022. Note: Beypore… Continue reading Miniature dhows from Beypore make their way to Qatar World Cup
Shabd Shala Initiative: Finding Indian language equivalents for selfie, drones…
Source: The post is based on the article “Finding Indian language equivalents for selfie, drones” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022. What is the News? The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology(CSTT) will soon launch the ‘Shabd Shala’ initiative. What is the Shabd Shala Initiative? Shabd Shala is a website which will invite… Continue reading Shabd Shala Initiative: Finding Indian language equivalents for selfie, drones…
General Network Access: Regulatory loopholes may end up favouring bigger players: Experts
Source: The post is based on the article “Regulatory loopholes may end up favouring bigger players: Experts” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is General Network Access(GNA)?3 What are the benefits of the General Network Access(GNA) regulatory framework?4 What are the issues with the GNA framework now?… Continue reading General Network Access: Regulatory loopholes may end up favouring bigger players: Experts
IUU fishing: Extra-regional fishing fleets present in Indian Ocean: Navy
Source: The post is based on the article “Extra-regional fishing fleets present in Indian Ocean: Navy” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing?3 Who regulates IUU fishing activities?4 What is the impact of IUU fishing?5 What are the measures taken and… Continue reading IUU fishing: Extra-regional fishing fleets present in Indian Ocean: Navy
The strange case of the Indian skimmer
Source: The post is based on the article “The strange case of the Indian skimmer” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022 What is the News? Recently, Indian skimmer was seen in huge flocks during winter in Coringa wildlife sanctuary (Kakinada). What is an Indian Skimmer? Indian skimmer or Indian scissors-bill (Rynchops albicollis) is… Continue reading The strange case of the Indian skimmer
