Why in the news? Sir Creek witnesses aggression by Pakistan forces due to military buildup. Sir Creek Location: Sir Creek is a 96-km long, tidal estuary situated in the marshlands of the Rann of Kutch, between Gujarat (India) and Sindh … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) has received applications for incentives in excess of the targets set by the Union Cabinet, said the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) Ministry: Minister … Continue reading →

Why in the news? China’s coast guard raised its ag at disputed Scarborough Shoal on National Day, shortly after declaring it a nature reserve. Scarborough Shoal What is it?: The Scarborough Shoal is an oceanic coral atoll that developed on … Continue reading →