What are Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)?
Prime Minister has inaugurated a 351-km section between Khurja and Bhaupur in Uttar Pradesh for commercial operations of the Dedicated… Continue reading What are Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)?
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Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI)
Union Health Minister has been nominated by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) as a member of the… Continue reading Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI)
‘Digital Ocean’: the Digital Platform for Ocean Data Management
The Ministry of Earth Sciences has inaugurated the web-based application “Digital Ocean” developed by INCOIS. Digital Ocean Digital Ocean is… Continue reading ‘Digital Ocean’: the Digital Platform for Ocean Data Management
Places in news: Sea of Galilee
The Sea of Galilee, well-known in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic lore, has swelled up due to recent rains, according to… Continue reading Places in news: Sea of Galilee
[pib] TiHAN: India’s first Testbed for Autonomous Navigation Systems
Union Minister of Education laid the foundation stone of ‘TiHAN-IIT Hyderabad’, India’s first Testbed for Autonomous Navigation Systems (Terrestrial and… Continue reading [pib] TiHAN: India’s first Testbed for Autonomous Navigation Systems
[pib] Action Agenda for an AtmaNirbhar Bharat (AAAN)
The Health Ministry has released the report Action Agenda for an AtmaNirbhar Bharat (AAAN) prepared by Technology Information, Forecasting and… Continue reading [pib] Action Agenda for an AtmaNirbhar Bharat (AAAN)
Exploiting 5G strategically
The article examines the threat posed by the Chinese 5G technology to the world and India. Implications of Chinese 5G… Continue reading Exploiting 5G strategically
What are Zero Coupon Bonds?
The government has used financial innovation to recapitalize a bank by issuing the lender Rs 5,500-crore worth of non-interest bearing… Continue reading What are Zero Coupon Bonds?
[pib] International Blue Flag hoisted at 8 beaches across the Country
The Environment Minister has virtually hoisted the international blue flags in 8 beaches across the country. Try this PYQ: Q.… Continue reading [pib] International Blue Flag hoisted at 8 beaches across the Country
The possibility of a two-front war
The possibility of a two-front war has been debated for long in the Indian security establishment. However, the Galwan valley… Continue reading The possibility of a two-front war
Who was freedom fighter Udham Singh?
December 26 was the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Udham Singh, who is known for avenging the Jallianwala Bagh massacre… Continue reading Who was freedom fighter Udham Singh?
[pib] PM-JAY SEHAT
The Prime Minister has launched Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT to extend coverage to all residents of Jammu & Kashmir. Q.Discuss… Continue reading [pib] PM-JAY SEHAT
How dangerous is Ammonia?
Two persons died and several took ill in a major ammonia gas leakage at a fertilizers unit at Prayagraj. Try… Continue reading How dangerous is Ammonia?
Places in news: Rahim’s Tomb
This newscard is an excerpt from the original article published in The Hindu. Try this PYQ: Q.With reference to Mian… Continue reading Places in news: Rahim’s Tomb
Governance reforms in central universities
Central Universities need reforms in their Governing Councils to make them realise their potential. Central Universities in the need of… Continue reading Governance reforms in central universities
History: Visva-Bharati University
The Visva-Bharati University established by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore has completed its centenary. Do you remember the scheme of education by… Continue reading History: Visva-Bharati University
What are Fastags?
From January 1, all lanes of National Highways will accept only electronic payments through FASTag. Fastags work on a unique… Continue reading What are Fastags?
[pib] Tso Kar Wetland Complex
India has added Tso Kar Wetland Complex in Ladakh as its 42nd Ramsar site, which is a second one in… Continue reading [pib] Tso Kar Wetland Complex
Mapping: Caspian Sea
The Caspian is actually a lake, the largest in the world and it is experiencing a devastating decline in its… Continue reading Mapping: Caspian Sea
World to breach 1.5°C threshold by 2027-2042
The planet will breach the threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels between 2027 and 2042 according to new… Continue reading World to breach 1.5°C threshold by 2027-2042
