Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Cooperation” published in PIB on 9th January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Cooperation has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Cooperation in 2022? Computerization of Primary Agriculture… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Cooperation
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Joshimath crisis: What is land subsidence and why does it happen?
Source: The post is based on the article “Joshimath crisis: What is land subsidence and why does it happen?” published in Indian Express on 9th January 2023 What is the News? Joshimath, Uttarakhand has been declared as a landslide and subsidence-hit zone. What is Land Subsidence? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA), subsidence… Continue reading Joshimath crisis: What is land subsidence and why does it happen?
Centre adopts new standards for digital TV receivers
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre adopts new standards for digital TV receivers” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023 What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) has come out with quality standards for three electronic devices—digital television receivers, USB Type-C chargers and Video Surveillance Systems (VSS). What are… Continue reading Centre adopts new standards for digital TV receivers
What is the new US FDA-approved treatment for early Alzheimer’s?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the new US FDA-approved treatment for early Alzheimer’s?” published in Indian Express on 10th January 2023 What is the News? The US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has approved a new Alzheimer’s drug named Lecanemab which is to be marketed as Leqembi. What is Alzheimer disease?… Continue reading What is the new US FDA-approved treatment for early Alzheimer’s?
Year End Review- 2022 : Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review- 2022 : Ministry of Road Transport and Highways” published in PIB on 9th January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry… Continue reading Year End Review- 2022 : Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Report on municipal finances: Municipal corporations in India are gasping for funds
Source: The post is based on the article “Municipal corporations in India are gasping for funds” published in Business Standard on 10th January 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has released a study titled “Report on municipal finances”. The study reveals how municipal bodies are increasingly dependent on fund transfers from… Continue reading Report on municipal finances: Municipal corporations in India are gasping for funds
PM launches Aspirational Block Programme aimed at spurring development parameters
Source: The post is based on the article “PM launches Aspirational Block Programme aimed at spurring development parameters” published in Indian Express on 8th January 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the Aspirational Block Programme (ABP). What is the Aspirational Block Programme(ABP)? The Aspirational Blocks Programme is on the lines of… Continue reading PM launches Aspirational Block Programme aimed at spurring development parameters
World’s longest river cruise ‘Ganga Vilas’ to unlock River Cruise tourism in India: Union Minister for Ports
Source: The post is based on the article “World’s longest river cruise ‘Ganga Vilas’ to unlock River Cruise tourism in India: Union Minister for Ports” published in PIB on 7th January 2023 What is the News? The MV Ganga Vilas will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi. What is MV Ganga… Continue reading World’s longest river cruise ‘Ganga Vilas’ to unlock River Cruise tourism in India: Union Minister for Ports
Settlement on debris is primary reason for ‘sinking’, states report
Source: The post is based on the article “Settlement on debris is primary reason for ‘sinking’, states report” published in TOI on 9th January 2023 What is the News? The Uttarakhand town of Joshimath which is located at the foothills of the Himalayas, has been reportedly “sinking”, with cracks visible on the walls of the… Continue reading Settlement on debris is primary reason for ‘sinking’, states report
Land subsidence: PMO reviews situation in ‘sinking’ Joshimath town
Source: The post is based on the article “PMO reviews situation in ‘sinking’ Joshimath town” published in The Hindu on 8th January 2023 What is the News? Joshimath has been declared a Landslide-subsidence zone and over 60 families living in uninhabitable houses in the sinking town have been evacuated to temporary relief centers. What is… Continue reading Land subsidence: PMO reviews situation in ‘sinking’ Joshimath town
