PIB Summaries 30 November 2023
CONTENTS Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Context: Recently, experts from research and academia highlighted the need for investment both from the government and industry in Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and the importance of leading experts in the field to work collaboratively towards India’s net zero targets through CCUS. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology […]
PIB Summaries 29 November 2023
CONTENTS International Sugar Organisation Context: The recent announcement at the 63rd council meeting of the International Sugar Organisation (ISO), headquartered in London, heralded a significant moment for India. India is set to chair the organization in 2024, marking a pivotal milestone in its global stature within the sugar industry. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: International Sugar […]
PIB Summaries 28 November 2023
CONTENTS Constitution Day 2023 Context: India celebrates Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Divas, on November 26. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Constitution Dimensions of the Article: About Constitution Day: Constituent Assembly (CA) of India: Interesting Facts about the Indian Constitution: Overall Impact: Guru Nanak Jayati Context: The Prime Minister greeted people on the occasion of Guru […]
PIB Summaries 27 November 2023
CONTENTS 2D Protein Monolayer Unravels Amyloidosis Context: Recently, researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in disease study through the creation of a two-dimensional (2D) protein monolayer using lysozyme molecules. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Major Highlights of the Research Molecular Assembly: Model for Amyloidosis: Langmuir-Blodgett Technique: pH-Dependent Changes: Research Significance: Lysozyme: Defensive Role: Airway […]
PIB Summaries 25 November 2023
Contents: 1. Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN 2. Lachit Diwas Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN Focus: GS III: Security challenges Why in News? The 17th edition of India-Nepal Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN will be conducted in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand from 24th November to 07th December 2023. About Exercise SURYA KIRAN Lachit Diwas Focus: GS-1 History Why in News? Prime […]
PIB Summaries 24 November 2023
CONTENTS Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion Context: Recently, AIM, NITI Aayog launched a new accelerator called Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) to support Australian and Indian circular economy startups. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator Focus Areas: Program Duration: Program Benefits: First Round […]
PIB Summaries 23 November 2023
CONTENTS Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR Context: Recently, the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “VAJRA PRAHAR 2023” commenced at the Joint Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR 2023: Strengthening Indo-US Defence Ties Edition: Participating Forces: Historical Context: Duration and Location: Objectives: Strategic Significance: International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Context: The […]
PIB Summaries 22 November 2023
CONTENTS Indian Patent Office Achieves Record: 41,010 Patents Granted by November 2023 Context: Recently, the Indian Patent Office (IPO) has granted the highest number of 41,010 patents till November 2023. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Understanding Patents: Legal Framework and Criteria Definition of Patent Legal Framework in India Term of a Patent Patent Cooperation Treaty […]
PIB Summaries 21 November 2023
CONTENTS CITIIS 2.0 Program Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Petroleum & Natural Gas launched the CITIIS 2.0 Challenge. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About CITIIS Program: CITIIS 2.0 Program: Duration and Partnerships: Funding: Components of CITIIS 2.0: CITIIS 2.0 comprises three major components: What is the […]
PIB Summaries 20 November 2023
CONTENTS Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry participated in the Investor Forum of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) & Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the PGII? Aim: What kind of projects […]