Source: The post is based on the article “Auroras: Ladakh observatories spot red aurora” published in “Indian Express” on 11th November 2023 Why in the News? The Hanle and Merak observatories in Ladakh have captured images of an intense red aurora. What are Auroras? Specifications Details Definition Auroras are patterns of bright lights in the… Continue reading Auroras: Ladakh observatories spot red aurora
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Surety Bond: NHAI Accepts First Insurance Surety Bond as Bid Security for NHAI TOT Bid for Monetization
Source: The post is based on the article “Surety Bond: NHAI Accepts First Insurance Surety Bond as Bid Security for NHAI TOT Bid for Monetization” published in “PIB” on 11th November 2023 Why in the News? National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) has accepted Insurance Surety Bond for the monetization program of the upcoming bid of… Continue reading Surety Bond: NHAI Accepts First Insurance Surety Bond as Bid Security for NHAI TOT Bid for Monetization
Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting invites comments on the bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting invites comments on the bill” published in “PIB” on 11th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Information and broadcasting has invited comments on the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023. What is the Broadcasting… Continue reading Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting invites comments on the bill
Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project: How ignored landslide warnings led to Subansiri running dry
Source: The post is based on the article “Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project: How ignored landslide warnings led to Subansiri running dry” published in “Indian Express” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project has experienced a setback due to a landslide that blocked the only operational diversion tunnel. This obstruction… Continue reading Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project: How ignored landslide warnings led to Subansiri running dry
SC attains full strength as case log nears 80,000
Source: The post is based on the article “SC attains full strength as case log nears 80,000” published in “The Hindu” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? Three New Judges have been appointed to the Supreme Court. This takes the judicial strength of SC to its sanctioned capacity of 34. However, on the… Continue reading SC attains full strength as case log nears 80,000
Safe States List: UK to include India in its safe states list
Source: The post is based on the article “Safe States List: UK to include India in its safe states list” published in “Hindustan Times” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? The UK government is planning to add India into the Safe States List. What does inclusion in the ‘safe states’ list mean? The… Continue reading Safe States List: UK to include India in its safe states list
Operations conducted by Railway Protection Force(RPF): Operation ‘Nanhe Faristey’ and others
Source: The post is based on the article “Operations conducted by Railway Protection Force(RPF): Operation ‘Nanhe Faristey’ and others” published in “PIB” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has conducted several operations to safeguard railway property, passenger areas and the well-being of travellers. What are the operations… Continue reading Operations conducted by Railway Protection Force(RPF): Operation ‘Nanhe Faristey’ and others
MiG-21 fighter jets: How are the MiG-21 fighter jets being phased out?
Source: The post is based on the article “MiG-21 fighter jets: How are the MiG-21 fighter jets being phased out?” published in “Indian Express” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? MiG-21 fighter jets of the No. 4 squadron ‘OORIALS’ of the Indian Air Force (IAF) flew one last time over Uttarlai in… Continue reading MiG-21 fighter jets: How are the MiG-21 fighter jets being phased out?
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – November, 2023 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 1st week of the Month of November. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants aware of the important news from… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – November, 2023 – 1st week
Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries
Source: The post is based on the article “Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries” published in “Indian Express” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the World Energy Outlook report 2023. The report has said that India’s Energy… Continue reading Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries
