SC plans expansion of infra; e-Courts to offer national link

Source: The post is based on the article “SC plans expansion of infra; e-Courts to offer national link”  published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? The Chief Justice of India has announced a plan to expand the Supreme Court with 27 additional courts and 51 judges’ chambers.  Currently, the Supreme… Continue reading SC plans expansion of infra; e-Courts to offer national link

275 bird species counted during survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve

Source: The post is based on the article “275 bird species counted during survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve”  published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? The findings of the survey conducted at Corbett Tiger Reserve has been released. Who conducted the survey at the Corbett Tiger Reserve? The survey was… Continue reading 275 bird species counted during survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve

India accounts for 35% of cargo handled by Russia’s Arctic Murmansk port this year

Source: The post is based on the article “India accounts for 35% of cargo handled by Russia’s Arctic Murmansk port this year”  published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Where is Murmansk port?3 Where is the Kola Peninsula?4 Where is the Barents Sea?5 Where is the Northern Sea Route(NSR)?… Continue reading India accounts for 35% of cargo handled by Russia’s Arctic Murmansk port this year

Kerala likely to face drought due to deficit monsoon

Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala likely to face drought due to deficit monsoon”  published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023.  What is the News? Kerala is facing a potential drought-like condition with the monsoon deficit widening. Why does Kerala might face a potential drought-like condition? Lack of Monsoon Rainfall: The… Continue reading Kerala likely to face drought due to deficit monsoon

PM announces new housing scheme for urban poor; low interest rate loans on offer

Source: The post is based on the article “PM announces new housing scheme for urban poor; low interest rate loans on offer”  published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? The Prime Minister has said that the government would soon launch a new scheme to help those living in rented houses… Continue reading PM announces new housing scheme for urban poor; low interest rate loans on offer

Why is India’s Defence Ministry ditching Microsoft Windows for Maya OS?

Source: The post is based on the article “Why is India’s Defence Ministry ditching Microsoft Windows for Maya OS?”  published in The Hindu on 12th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Maya OS?3 What are the key features of Maya OS?4 Why has India shifted to Maya OS? What is the News?… Continue reading Why is India’s Defence Ministry ditching Microsoft Windows for Maya OS?

Yelagiri hut shelters 200 years of hill tribe history

Source: The post is based on the article “Yelagiri hut shelters 200 years of hill tribe history”  published in The Hindu on 14th August 2023. What is the News? Over 200 years ago, the Malaiyali tribe settled on Yelagiri hill in Tamil Nadu, building clay huts for various purposes. Today, only one old hut remains… Continue reading Yelagiri hut shelters 200 years of hill tribe history

SC proposes ‘permanent security units’ for all courts

Source: The post is based on the article “SC proposes ‘permanent security units’ for all courts”  published in The Hindu on 14th August 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has issued several directions to guard court complexes across the country. These directions were issued due to recent incidents of firing inside court complexes. … Continue reading SC proposes ‘permanent security units’ for all courts

Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit

Source: The post is based on the article “Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit”  published in The Hindu on 12th August 2023. What is the News? A Chinese warship, the Hai Yang 24 Hao, has arrived in Sri Lanka and will be docked at the Colombo Port. This visit comes… Continue reading Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit

Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act”  published in The Hindu on 11th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Background:3 What are the three bills introduced to repeal the IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act?4 What are the key provisions of these bills?5 What will happen now… Continue reading Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act

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