Neutrino Observatory in Tamil Nadu – Department of Atomic Energy

Neutrino Observatory Department of Atomic Energy WHAT India based Neutrino Observatory is being planned in the Theni district in Tamil Nadu. Neutrinos are the smallest particles that form the universe. ABOUT THE PROJECT India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) is a particle physics research project to primarily study the atmospheric neutrinos in a 1,200 meters deep cave under INO Peak near Theni, Tamil Nadu, India. This project is notable in that it is anticipated to provide…

National Florence Nightingale Awards to nursing personnel – Diligent IAS

National Florence Nightingale Awards President’s Secretariat WHAT The President of India presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards to nursing personnel in New Delhi (December 5, 2019) on the occasion of International Nurses Day. HIGHLIGHTS The World Health Organisation has announced 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and Mid-wife. The year 2020 also marks the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, after whom the awards have been named. Nurse Lini Sajeesh from Kozhikode,…

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The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 – PIB

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 Ministry for Social Justice and Empowerment WHAT The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 2019 and passed by Rajya Sabha in November 2019. Definition of a transgender person The Bill defines a transgender person as one whose gender does not match the gender assigned at birth. It includes trans-men and trans-women, persons with intersex variations, gender-queers, and persons…

Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) Project – DoAE

Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) Project Department of Atomic Energy WHAT The Land acquisition for the project was carried out in the first phase in 1960s and the second phase in early 2000s. The Project Affected Persons (PAPs) at Tarapur have been rehabilitated in line with the rehabilitation package formulated by the Maharashtra Government as per the then prevalent laws/acts. Location: Tarapur, Maharashtra, India Subordinate to: Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) Size: Two…

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The Human Space Mission “Gaganyaan” – Department of Space

First Manned Mission Department of Space WHAT The Human Space Mission: Gaganyaan (sky vehicle) is targeted for December 2021. The Indian Air Force has shortlisted 12 potential astronauts for India’s first manned space mission, the Gaganyaan project. GAGANYAAN MISSION The Gaganyaan Programme has been approved by the Government. The design and configuration of major subsystem are finalized. The crew selection and training process for Gaganyaan mission is progressing well including the training in…

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The Bharat Bond Exchange Traded Fund approved by CCEA

Bharat Bond Exchange Traded Fund Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs WHAT The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for the creation and launch of the Bharat Bond Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). The Bharat Bond ETF will create an additional source of funding for Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), Central Public Financial Institutions (CPFIs) and other Government organizations. Bharat Bond ETF would be the first corporate Bond…

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Indian Navy Day 2019: 04 December – Diligent IAS

INDIAN NAVY DAY Prime Minister’s Office WHAT Indian Navy Day is celebrated on 4 December every year to recognize the achievements and role of the Indian Navy in the country. India is commemorating the 48th Navy Day today. December 4 is chosen in commemoration of Operation Trident, the attack launched by the Indian Navy on Karachi harbour during 1971’s Indo-Pakistan war. It was for the first time that an anti-ship missile was used in the…

daily important editorials – 18 october 2019 – must read

EDITORIALS Why China’s growth has slowed to a record low? – Indian Express Status of Policing in India – Indian Express The dominant caste dilemma – The Hindu Indian Ocean and monsoon impact – The Hindu Awaiting the verdict: On Ayodhya dispute – The Hindu

Daily important editorials – 12 october 2019 – must read

EDITORIALS Towards an Asian Century – The Hindu Kashmir lockdown – The Hindu Economic slowdown may be structural, not cyclical – Indian Express Abiy Ahmed Ali – Indian Express

Daily important editorials – 11 october 2019 – must read

EDITORIALS IMF’s slowdown warning – The Hindu Do we need a countrywide National Register of Citizens? – The Hindu What is the RCEP trade deal? – Indian Express Cognitive science insights for better learning – Livemint The efficiency promise of the bankruptcy code – Livemint

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