Source: The post is based on the article “WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg” published in Down To Earth on 15th February 2023. What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) says that Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease. What is Marburg Disease? Marburg Disease is a severe,… Continue reading WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg
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Education, more than wealth, determines women’s marital age
Source: The post is based on the article “Education, more than wealth, determines women’s marital age” published in The Hindu on 15th February 2023. What is the News? The Assam government is cracking down on child marriage and has registered over 4,000 cases just this year alone. What are the factors that determine women’s marital… Continue reading Education, more than wealth, determines women’s marital age
The big lithium find: Risks and Rewards
Source: The post is based on the article “The big lithium find: Risks and Rewards” published in Livemint on 14th February 2023. What is the News? The discovery of 5.9 million tonnes of lithium in Jammu & Kashmir is a major boost for India’s electrification plans but mining is a high-risk, high-reward game in the… Continue reading The big lithium find: Risks and Rewards
Why has SEBI proposed tightening responsibilities of mutual funds trustee
Source: The post is based on the article “Why has SEBI proposed tightening responsibilities of mutual funds trustee” published in Indian Express on 14th February 2023. What is the News? The Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has proposed to review the role and accountability of trustees of mutual funds with an aim to protect… Continue reading Why has SEBI proposed tightening responsibilities of mutual funds trustee
Mayoral polls: nominated members can’t vote, says SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Mayoral polls: nominated members can’t vote, says SC” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the aldermen — who are nominated members of the Delhi Municipal Corporation cannot vote in the election of Delhi’s Mayor. What… Continue reading Mayoral polls: nominated members can’t vote, says SC
SC upholds the constitution of the J&K Delimitation Commission, extension of tenure of its chairperson
Source: The post is based on the article “SC upholds the constitution of the J&K Delimitation Commission, extension of tenure of its chairperson” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the delimitation exercise to redraw Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies in the… Continue reading SC upholds the constitution of the J&K Delimitation Commission, extension of tenure of its chairperson
Aero India 2023: US 5th gen F-35 fighter makes first landing in India
Source: The post is based on the article “US fifth-gen F-35 makes first India landing” published in Business Standard on 14th February 2023. What is the News? The United States Air Force’s F-35 fighters have landed on Indian soil for the first time to take part in Aero India-2023. What is Aero India 2023? Aero… Continue reading Aero India 2023: US 5th gen F-35 fighter makes first landing in India
‘Rare, unique’: Diyodar meteorite in 2022 was India’s first aubrite in 170 years
Source: The post is based on the article “Rare, unique: Diyodar meteorite in 2022 was India’s first aubrite in 170 years” published in Indian Express on 14th February 2023. What is the News? In 2022, a meteorite fell over two villages in Banaskantha, Gujarat. Analysis of the meteorite has revealed it to be a “rare,… Continue reading ‘Rare, unique’: Diyodar meteorite in 2022 was India’s first aubrite in 170 years
Draft Bill vests powers entirely in Geological Survey of India, say expert
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft Bill vests powers entirely in Geological Survey of India, say expert” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Mines has introduced a Draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill,2022. What is the purpose of the Bill?… Continue reading Draft Bill vests powers entirely in Geological Survey of India, say expert
Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis
Source: The post is based on the article “Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign aimed at ending filariasis disease. What is Filariasis? Lymphatic filariasis commonly… Continue reading Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis
