Source: The post is based on the article “What is LIGO-India, the Indian node in the global network of labs to probe the universe” published in Indian Express on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has given a go-ahead to Rs 2,600-crore project for setting up a Laser Interferometer Gravitational… Continue reading What is LIGO-India, the Indian node in the global network of labs to probe the universe
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Centre plans revamp of livestock insurance scheme to raise coverage
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre plans revamp of livestock insurance scheme to raise coverage” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is considering launching a comprehensive livestock insurance scheme modelled on the Prime Minister’s Fasal Bima Yojana. Comprehensive livestock insurance will replace the… Continue reading Centre plans revamp of livestock insurance scheme to raise coverage
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
