PIB Summaries 07 May 2024
CONTENTS India to Host Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting Context: India, represented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), will host the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP 26) in Kochi, Kerala, from May […]
PIB Summaries 06 May 2024
CONTENTS Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal Context: The Centre has appointed retired Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra as the President of the Goods & Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy About Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT): Composition: Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit and Tenure: Powers and Functions:
PIB Summaries 04 May 2024
CONTENTS CSIR-IIP Celebrates 65th Foundation Day Context: On April 14th, 2025, the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP) commemorated its 65th Foundation Day, marking over six decades of contributions to scientific research and innovation. Established in 1960, CSIR-IIP continues to play a pivotal role in advancing scientific knowledge and […]
PIB Summaries 03 May 2024
CONTENTS DRDO Tests Long-Range Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo (SMART) Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful testing of the long-range Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo (SMART). This development is geared towards enhancing the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: […]
PIB Summaries 02 May 2024
CONTENTS Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi Appointed as Next Chief of the Naval Staff Context: Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has been appointed as the next Chief of the Naval Staff by the government. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, bringing extensive experience and leadership to his […]
PIB Summaries 01 May 2024
CONTENTS Poorvi Lehar Context: Recently, the Indian Navy conducted a Military Exercise named “Poorvi Lehar” on the Eastern Coast of India. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Poorvi Lehar: Objective: Participants: Phases: Maritime Domain Awareness: Capability Demonstration: Index of Eight Core Industries Context: The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 5.2 per cent (provisional) in March, 2024 as […]