Source: The post is based on the article “Coming, women-only courts for alternative dispute resolution” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is launching a unique initiative of setting up women-only courts called Nari Adalats. What are Nari Adalats? Nari Adalats are being set up at the… Continue reading Coming, women-only courts for alternative dispute resolution
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Understanding solar flares: How explosions on Sun’s surface can lead to radio blackouts
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding solar flares: How explosions on Sun’s surface can lead to radio blackouts” published in Down To Earth on 6th July 2023 What is the News? The Sun emitted an X-class solar flare disrupting radio communications over parts of the United States and the Pacific Ocean. What… Continue reading Understanding solar flares: How explosions on Sun’s surface can lead to radio blackouts
GSTN launches geocoding in all states and UTs
Source: The post is based on the article “GSTN launches geocoding in all states and UTs” published in Indian Express on 8th July 2023 What is the News? The GST Network (GSTN) has introduced geocoding functionality in all states and union territories of India. What is Geocoding? Geocoding converts an address or description of a… Continue reading GSTN launches geocoding in all states and UTs
CMV and ToMV: The two ‘mosaic’ viruses that hit tomato crop in Maharashtra and Karnataka
Source: The post is based on the article “CMV and ToMV: The two ‘mosaic’ viruses that hit tomato crop in Maharashtra and Karnataka” published in Indian Express on 8th July 2023 What is the News? Tomato growers in Maharashtra have blamed the crop decline to the Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) while the growers in Karnataka… Continue reading CMV and ToMV: The two ‘mosaic’ viruses that hit tomato crop in Maharashtra and Karnataka
Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
Source: The post is based on the article “Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why does TRAI want regulation for OTT communication services?3 Why is TRAI exploring selective banning of OTT apps?4 What does the draft telecom Bill… Continue reading Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
Explainer: What is the Farmers Distress Index?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explainer: What is the Farmers Distress Index?” published in Down To Earth on 6th July 2023 What is the News? Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), an institution under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed an early warning system called ‘farmers distress index’.… Continue reading Explainer: What is the Farmers Distress Index?
Ministry of Education releases report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Education releases report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22” published in PIB on 7th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Ministry of Education has released a report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22.… Continue reading Ministry of Education releases report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22
Outstanding performance by India in United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation
Source: The post is based on the article “Outstanding performance by India in United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation” published in PIB on 7th July 2023 What is the News? United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) has released the… Continue reading Outstanding performance by India in United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation
Microplastics can alter gut microbiome, cause intestinal inflammation: FAO
Source: The post is based on the article “Microplastics can alter gut microbiome, cause intestinal inflammation: FAO” published in Down To Earth on 5th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Microplastics and Nanoplastics?3 How do microplastics and nanoplastics enter the human body?4 How do microplastics and nanoplastics impact human and animal gut?… Continue reading Microplastics can alter gut microbiome, cause intestinal inflammation: FAO
What is causing the mysterious ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is causing the mysterious ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean?” published in Indian Express on 6th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Gravity Hole?3 Gravity Hole in Indian Ocean:4 What is the reason behind the Gravity Hole in the Indian Ocean? What… Continue reading What is causing the mysterious ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean?
