Source: The post is based on the article “Puri’s Jagannath Temple: Why non-Hindus and foreigners can’t enter here” published in Indian Express on 22nd January 2023. What is the News? The Odisha Governor has backed the entry of foreign nationals inside the world-famous Jagannath Temple in Puri. What is Lord Jagannath Temple? Lord Jagannath Temple… Continue reading Puri’s Jagannath Temple: Why non-Hindus and foreigners can’t enter here
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Mahabali frog waiting for official recognition
Source: The post is based on the article “Mahabali frog waiting for official recognition” published in The Hindu on 23rd January 2023 What is the News? Mahabali Frog is waiting to be elevated as the State Frog of Kerala. What is the Mahabali Frog? Mahabali Frog (Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis) also known as Purple Frog is one… Continue reading Mahabali frog waiting for official recognition
Assam’s Charaideo Maidam nominated for UNESCO world heritage tag: Assam CM
Source: The post is based on the article “Assam’s Charaideo Maidam nominated for UNESCO world heritage tag: Assam CM” published in The Hindu on 23rd January 2023 What is the News? Assam chief minister has said that Charaideo Moidams (pyramids) is India’s nomination for UNESCO’s world heritage site status in the cultural category for 2023-24.… Continue reading Assam’s Charaideo Maidam nominated for UNESCO world heritage tag: Assam CM
A century later, a clearer picture of how mercury becomes a superconductor
Source: The post is based on the article “A century later, a clearer picture of how mercury becomes a superconductor” published in The Hindu on 20th January 2023. What is the News? More than 100 years ago, the physicist Heike Kamerlingh Onnes discovered that solid mercury acts as a superconductor. Now, for the first time,… Continue reading A century later, a clearer picture of how mercury becomes a superconductor
ABCD campaign: Wayanad becomes country’s first district to provide basic documents to all tribal people
Source: The post is based on the article “Wayanad becomes country’s first district to provide basic documents to all tribal people” published in The Hindu on 21st January 2023. What is the News? Wayanad from Kerala became the first district in the country to provide basic documents and facilities to all tribes people under the… Continue reading ABCD campaign: Wayanad becomes country’s first district to provide basic documents to all tribal people
Govt to combine CGHS with Ayushman Bharat
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt to combine CGHS with Ayushman Bharat” published in Livemint on 21st January 2023. What is the News? National Health Authority(NHA) is in the process of integrating the Central Government Health Scheme(CGHS) with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission(ABDM). What is the Central Government Health Scheme(CGHS)? CGHS was started… Continue reading Govt to combine CGHS with Ayushman Bharat
Chargesheets need not be put in public domain: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Chargesheets need not be put in public domain: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 21st January 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has held the state is not obliged to provide the public free access to chargesheets by uploading them on police or government… Continue reading Chargesheets need not be put in public domain: Supreme Court
Centre releases endorsement guidelines for Celebs and Social Media Influencers
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre releases endorsement guidelines for Celebs and Social Media Influencers” published in PIB on 20th January 2023. What is the News? The Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has released a guide ‘Endorsements Know-hows!’ for celebrities, influencers and virtual… Continue reading Centre releases endorsement guidelines for Celebs and Social Media Influencers
Rare species of duck sighted in Manipur’s Loktak lake after over 90 years
Source: The post is based on the article “Rare species of duck sighted in Manipur’s Loktak lake after over 90 years” published in Indian Express on 19th January 2023. What is the News? A rare species of duck, Greater Scaup locally known as Sadangman, was sighted in Loktak lake in Manipur’s Bishnupur district after a… Continue reading Rare species of duck sighted in Manipur’s Loktak lake after over 90 years
What constitutes a trademark violation: Subway vs Suberb in Delhi High Court
Source: The post is based on the article “What constitutes a trademark violation: Subway vs Suberb in Delhi High Court” published in Indian Express on 21st January 2023. What is the News? The Delhi High Court has ruled that Subway cannot claim “exclusivity” or “monopoly” over “sub”, the first part of its trademark “Subway” when… Continue reading What constitutes a trademark violation: Subway vs Suberb in Delhi High Court
