After years of negotiations and setbacks, India and Iran signed the Chabahar port agreement. This agreement will allow India to operate and manage the strategically important Chabahar Port. Union Minister for Shipping, Ports and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal witnessed the signing of the contract between India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) and Ports & Maritime Organisation of… Continue reading Chabahar Port Agreement – Explained Pointwise
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Affordable Housing In India- Explained Pointwise
The issue of affordable housing remains a major challenge in India. According to 2011 Census, India has around 1.7 million homeless people who are in dire need of affordable housing. The quality of build, congestion and inadequate infrastructure remains a major concern for even those people with houses. Table of Content What is affordable Housing?… Continue reading Affordable Housing In India- Explained Pointwise
Shubham Singla, UPSC IAS 2023 Topper, AIR 420 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy
Dear Friends, We are happy to release the Mains answer copy of Shubham Singla. He has secured AIR 420 in the UPSC IAS Civil Services Examination 2023. Aspirants can learn from these copies and strategize their preparation accordingly. Download link: Shubham Singla, UPSC IAS 2023 Toppers, AIR 420, Sample MGP (GS) Copy Shubham Singla,… Continue reading Shubham Singla, UPSC IAS 2023 Topper, AIR 420 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy
Kriti Kamna, UPSC IAS 2023 Topper, AIR 417 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy
Dear Friends, We are happy to release the Mains answer copy of Kriti Kamna. She has secured AIR 417 in the UPSC IAS Civil Services Examination 2023. Aspirants can learn from these copies and strategize their preparation accordingly. Download link: Kriti Kamna, UPSC IAS 2023 Toppers, AIR 417, Sample MGP (GS) Copy Kriti Kamna,… Continue reading Kriti Kamna, UPSC IAS 2023 Topper, AIR 417 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy
Health Ministry issues norms for confirming heat-related deaths
Source– This post on Health Ministry issues norms for confirming heat-related deaths has been created based on the article “Health Ministry issues norms for confirming heat-related deaths” published in “The Hindu” on 11th May 2024. Why in the news? The Union Health Ministry has released standardized guidelines for verifying heatstroke and heat-related deaths across the… Continue reading Health Ministry issues norms for confirming heat-related deaths
Coral Bleaching- Explained Pointwise
Researchers at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute have found that marine heatwaves since October 2023 have resulted in widespread bleaching of coral reefs in the Lakshadweep Sea. Further, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the fourth global mass coral bleaching event has been triggered by extraordinary ocean temperatures. The mass… Continue reading Coral Bleaching- Explained Pointwise
NIN’s Dietary Guidelines
Source– This post on NIN’s Dietary Guidelines has been created based on the article “With 56.4% of India’s total disease burden linked to unhealthy diets, what new nutrition guidelines prescribe” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 May 2024. Why in the News? With noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and diabetes on… Continue reading NIN’s Dietary Guidelines
Arecanut
Source– This post on Arecanut has been created based on the article “Tirthahalli areca emerges best variety among nuts grown in Karnataka” published in “The Hindu” on 4 May 2024. Why in the news? The arecanut grown in the Tirthahalli region has found to be the highest quality among all the varieties grown in Karnataka.… Continue reading Arecanut
India Nepal Border Issues- Explained Pointwise
The recent decision of Nepal cabinet to put a map on its Rs 100 currency note showing certain areas administered by India in Uttarakhand as part of its territory, has drawn strong reactions from India. EAM S Jaishankar has strongly remarked that such “unilateral measures” by Kathmandu would not change the reality on the ground. India… Continue reading India Nepal Border Issues- Explained Pointwise
India’s Online Gaming Sector- Explained Pointwise
India Online Gaming Sector India’s Online Gaming Sector has received renewed attention, with the Prime Minister’s recent engagement with seven of the top gamers in the country. The Prime Minister has the vision of establishing India as a prominent global gaming hub. The recent interaction also focussed on the nuanced distinction between skill gaming and… Continue reading India’s Online Gaming Sector- Explained Pointwise
