Source: The post is based on the article “Steps taken by Government of India to improve Women’s Health” published in PIB on 8th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken to improve Women’s Health. What are the steps… Continue reading Steps taken by Government of India to improve Women’s Health
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Explained: What are ‘forever chemicals’ that are contaminating rainwater globally?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are ‘forever chemicals’ that are contaminating rainwater globally?” published in Indian Express on 22nd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances(PFAs)?3 What harm do PFAs cause?4 How can PFAs be removed? What is the News? A study has found that… Continue reading Explained: What are ‘forever chemicals’ that are contaminating rainwater globally?
Palna Scheme: Government aims to set up 17,000 creches across India
Source: The post is based on the article “Palna Scheme: Government aims to set up 17,000 creches across India” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd December 2023 Why in the News? The Union Women and Child Development Ministry aims to establish 17,000 creches in Anganwadi Centres across the country. This is being done as part… Continue reading Palna Scheme: Government aims to set up 17,000 creches across India
National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal
Source: The post is based on the article “National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Mines has launched the National Geoscience Data Repository Portal (NGDR). What is the National Geoscience Data Repository Portal (NGDR)? Specifications Details What is it It is a… Continue reading National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal
Monuments of National Importance
Source: The post is based on the article “Monuments of National Importance” published in “PIB” on 21st December 2023 Why in the News? There are 3697 ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains declared as Monuments of National Importance in India. What are Monuments of National Importance? 1) Monuments of National Importance (MNI) are declared… Continue reading Monuments of National Importance
Bengaluru airport wins award at UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles
Source: The post is based on the article “Bengaluru airport wins award at UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd December 2023 Why in the News? Terminal 2 (T2) of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru has been awarded the Special Prize for an Interior at the UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles Awards.… Continue reading Bengaluru airport wins award at UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles
Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill passed by Lok Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill passed by Lok Sabha” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023 Why in the News? The Lok Sabha has passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023. Rajya Sabha had already passed this bill in the previous session. What is… Continue reading Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill passed by Lok Sabha
RAMP Programme: Union Minister launches three sub-schemes under it
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches three sub-schemes under the RAMP programme” published in “PIB” on 20th December 2023 Why in the News? Union Minister for MSME has launched three sub-schemes under the aegis of the RAMP programme. What are the three sub schemes launched under RAMP Programme? 1) MSME… Continue reading RAMP Programme: Union Minister launches three sub-schemes under it
Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws” published in “The Hindu” on 21sxt December 2023 Why in the News? Lok Sabha has passed 3 bills to replace British-era criminal laws. These includes Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill (BNS), Bharatiya Sakshya Bill (BS) and the Bharatiya Nagarik… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws
Bihar to develop Sita’s birthplace
Source: The post is based on the article “Bihar to develop Sita’s birthplace: An expert explains the history and mythology of Mithila” published in “Indian Express” on 20th December 2023 Why in the News? The Bihar Chief Minister has launched a Rs 72-crore development plan for Goddess Sita’s birthplace at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi, Bihar. … Continue reading Bihar to develop Sita’s birthplace