NCF 2023 Draft: What are the proposed changes for the Indian school system?

Source: The post is based on the article “NCF 2023 Draft: What are the proposed changes for the Indian school system?” published in Indian Express on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Education has released the pre-draft of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023 for school education for public feedback. What… Continue reading NCF 2023 Draft: What are the proposed changes for the Indian school system?

No scientific data to oppose same-sex marriage, says psychiatrists’ body

Source: The post is based on the article “No scientific data to oppose same-sex marriage, says psychiatrists’ body” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS), the professional organization of psychiatrists in India has said that there is no scientific basis for the belief that same-sex… Continue reading No scientific data to oppose same-sex marriage, says psychiatrists’ body

International Big Cats Alliance(IBCA): PM launches global bloc to save 7 big cat species

Source: The post is based on the article “PM launches global bloc to save 7 big cat species” published in TOI on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the International Big Cats Alliance. What is the International Big Cats Alliance(IBCA)? IBCA will focus on the protection and conservation of… Continue reading International Big Cats Alliance(IBCA): PM launches global bloc to save 7 big cat species

The population bomb that never was

Source: The post is based on the article “The population bomb that never was” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 What is the News? Researchers from the Earth4All Initiative have released a report titled ‘People and Planet, 21st Century Sustainable Population Scenarios and Possible Living Standards Within Planetary Boundaries’.  The report published their… Continue reading The population bomb that never was

Indian-American C.R. Rao wins Nobel Prize equivalent in statistics

Source: The post is based on the article “Indian-American C.R. Rao wins Nobel Prize equivalent in statistics” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 What is the News? Indian-American statistician Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao has been awarded the 2023 International Prize in Statistics often referred to as the Nobel Prize of Statistics. What is the… Continue reading Indian-American C.R. Rao wins Nobel Prize equivalent in statistics

Language Friendship Bridge Project: India to bridge language gap with neighbours

Source: The post is based on the article “India to bridge language gap with neighbours” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) has planned a special project called ‘The Language Friendship Bridge’. What is the Language Friendship Bridge Project? Aim: To create a pool of… Continue reading Language Friendship Bridge Project: India to bridge language gap with neighbours

Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports

Source: The post is based on the article “Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The Central government has extended the date for implementation of the track and trace system for exports of drug formulations till August 1,2023.… Continue reading Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports

Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected

Source: The post is based on the article “Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected” published in Indian Express on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a revision in the formula for the pricing of natural gas. What is the revised natural gas… Continue reading Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected

A new measurement could change understanding of the Universe: Study

Source: The post is based on the article “A new measurement could change understanding of the Universe: Study” published in ANI on 8th April 2023 What is the News? A recent study carried out by the researchers was able to achieve the most accurate calibration of Cepheid stars. What are Cepheid Stars? Cepheid Star is… Continue reading A new measurement could change understanding of the Universe: Study

A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts

Source: The post is based on the article “A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts” published in Down To Earth on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The substantial research and conservation resources invested towards studying, protecting and managing smaller and less charismatic carnivores has generally been poor.… Continue reading A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts

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