Source: The post is based on the article “No violation of Vienna Convention rules: India” published in “Business Standard” on 21st October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Vienna Convention?3 Why has Canada accused India of violating the Vienna Convention?4 What was India’s response to this violation of the Vienna Convention? What… Continue reading No violation of Vienna Convention rules: India
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Solar Panels to have Star Label indicating Quality and Energy Efficiency, Programme to be voluntary for first two years
Source: The post is based on the article “Solar Panels to have Star Label indicating Quality and Energy Efficiency, Programme to be voluntary for first two years” published in “PIB” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? The Government has launched the Standards & Labelling Programme for solar panels. What is the Standards &… Continue reading Solar Panels to have Star Label indicating Quality and Energy Efficiency, Programme to be voluntary for first two years
Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is set for first test flight
Source: The post is based on the article “Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is set for first test flight” published in “The Hindu” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has launched Gaganyaan’s first Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1(TV-D1). What is Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1(TV-D1)? Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission… Continue reading Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is set for first test flight
As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains
Source: The post is based on the article “As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains” published in “The Hindu” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways will run special trains on October 29 to carry volunteers with soil (mitti) from different parts of the country to New Delhi.… Continue reading As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains
SC: The way Centre approves collegium picks ‘troublesome’
Source: The post is based on the article “SC: The way Centre approves collegium picks troublesome” published in “TOI” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has cautioned the Union government against a “pick and choose” approach in matters of judicial appointments. Background: In 2021, the Supreme Court had expressed concerns… Continue reading SC: The way Centre approves collegium picks ‘troublesome’
Mid-Planning Conference For Multilateral Naval Exercise (MILAN) – 24
Source: The post is based on the article “Mid-Planning Conference For Multilateral Naval Exercise (MILAN) – 24” published in “PIB” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? The Mid Planning Conference (MPC) of MILAN 24 (Multilateral Naval Exercise – 2024) was hosted by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam. What is Exercise MILAN? Type: Biennial… Continue reading Mid-Planning Conference For Multilateral Naval Exercise (MILAN) – 24
Scientists reveal source of most powerful marsquake in history
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists reveal source of most powerful marsquake in history” published in “Indian Express” on 20th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Marsquakes?3 Who detected Marsquakes on Mars?4 What caused Marsquakes on Mars according to the study? What is the News? Scientists have found out… Continue reading Scientists reveal source of most powerful marsquake in history
List Niemann-Pick as rare disease, parents of young patients urge govt
Source: The post is based on the article “List Niemann-Pick as rare disease, parents of young patients urge govt” published in “TOI” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? Parents of children suffering from Niemann-Pick disease have urged the Government of India to notify this disease under the National Policy for Rare Diseases. This… Continue reading List Niemann-Pick as rare disease, parents of young patients urge govt
Estivation: The summer’s urge to nap
Source: The post is based on the article “Estivation: The summer’s urge to nap” published in “The Hindu” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? This article talks about estivation. What is Estivation? Estivation is also known as aestivation. It is a biological phenomenon during which some animals enter a prolonged state of dormancy… Continue reading Estivation: The summer’s urge to nap
PM flags off RRTS: What is this mass transport system, how it can benefit NCR
Source: The post is based on the article “PM flags off RRTS: What is this mass transport system, how it can benefit NCR” published in “Indian Express” on 20th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)?3 How is RRTS different from existing metro or railways systems?4 What… Continue reading PM flags off RRTS: What is this mass transport system, how it can benefit NCR
