PIB Summaries 07 February 2024
Contents: EV Charging Stations Focus: GS Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Why in News? As per the information received from Ministry of Power, 12,146 nos. of public EV charging stations are operational across the country. About Electric Vehicles: National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020: Challenges in setting Effective Charging Infrastructure in […]
PIB Summaries 06 February 2024
Contents: Safety of Aging Dams in the Country Focus: GS III: Infrastructure Why in News? As per the National Register of Large (Specified) Dams, 2023 compiled by the National Dam Safety Authority, there are 234 number of large dams in India, which are more than 100 years old. Overview of Indian Dams Challenges in Dam […]
PIB Summaries 05 February 2024
Contents: Woman Robot Astronaut “Vyommitra” Focus: GS-3 Science and Technology Why in News? The Government has recently announced that the uncrewed “Vyommitra” Mission is scheduled for the third quarter of this year. However, a manned mission “Gaganyaan” is scheduled to be launched in 2025. About VyomMitra: About INS Sandhayak Focus: GS Paper – 3: Defence […]
PIB Summaries 03 February 2024
Contents: Exercise Vayushakti 2024 Focus: GS III: Security challenges Why in News? The Indian Air Force will be conducting Exercise Vayu Shakti-24 on 17 February 2024 at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range, near Jaisalmer. About Exercise Vayushakti: World Wetlands Day 2024 Focus: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment, Conventions regarding conservation of […]
PIB Summaries 02 February 2024
Contents: Indian Coast Guard celebrates Raising Day Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) celebrated its 48th Raising Day on February 1, 2024, in New Delhi. The ceremony commemorates its remarkable journey from a modest beginning in 1977 to becoming a formidable force in maritime security. About Indian Coast Guard: […]
PIB Summaries 01 February 2024
Content: Five more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology Why in News? India has increased its tally of Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance) to 80 from existing 75 by designating five more wetlands as Ramsar sites on the eve of World Wetlands Day 2024. List of wetlands designated as […]