Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK) now named as Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan(PM VIKAS) Scheme” published in PIB on 15th December 2022 What is the News? The Minister of Minority Affairs has informed that the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK) has now been… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK) now named as Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan(PM VIKAS) Scheme
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House committee calls for more medical facilities for troops at forward locations
Source: The post is based on the article “House committee calls for more medical facilities for troops at forward locations” published in The Hindu on 14th December 2022 What is the News? The Public Accounts Committee(PAC) has released a report titled “Provisioning, procurement and issue of High Altitude Clothing, Equipment, Ration and Housing”. What are… Continue reading House committee calls for more medical facilities for troops at forward locations
How gene therapy could cure cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “How gene therapy could cure cancer” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 About T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL)3 What is ‘base editing?’4 How did base-editing work? What is the News? Scientists in the United Kingdom have tested a new form… Continue reading How gene therapy could cure cancer
Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise “Kazind – 2022” to Commence at Umroi (Meghalaya)
Source: The post is based on the article “Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise “Kazind – 2022” to Commence at Umroi (Meghalaya)” published in PIB on 14th December 2022 What is the News? The 6th Edition of India – Kazakhstan joint training exercise “KAZIND-22” is scheduled to be conducted at Umroi (Meghalaya). What is Exercise KAZIND? Exercise… Continue reading Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise “Kazind – 2022” to Commence at Umroi (Meghalaya)
India’s imports from China rose sharply post Galwan clash: What trade data show
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s imports from China rose sharply post Galwan clash: What trade data show” published in Indian Express on 14th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 China-India Trade3 What is the difference between China and the US as a trading partner of India?4 What has been the… Continue reading India’s imports from China rose sharply post Galwan clash: What trade data show
Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Culture
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Culture” published in PIB on 14th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Culture in 2022? Azadi ka Amrit… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Culture
2022 Prison Census: Number of journalists jailed has reached record high: CPJ report
Source: The post is based on the article “Number of journalists jailed has reached record high: CPJ report” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What is the News? The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has released a report titled “2022 Prison Census”. Note: The Committee to Protect Journalists(CPJ) is an American independent non-profit,… Continue reading 2022 Prison Census: Number of journalists jailed has reached record high: CPJ report
Forabot: Fossil-sorting robot to make it easier to study oceans, climate
Source: The post is based on the article “Fossil-sorting robot to make it easier to study oceans, climate” published in Down To Earth on 15th December 2022 What is the News? Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed and demonstrated a robot called Forabot that is capable of sorting, manipulating and identifying microscopic marine… Continue reading Forabot: Fossil-sorting robot to make it easier to study oceans, climate
How J&K’s proposed family ID will work, and why it is being criticized
Source: The post is based on the article “How J&K’s proposed family ID will work, and why it is being criticized” published in Indian Express on 15th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Family Pehchan Patra(FPP)?3 What is the significance of this initiative?4 What are the criticisms against this initiative?5 Which other… Continue reading How J&K’s proposed family ID will work, and why it is being criticized
Geographical Indication tag sought for Beypore Uru
Source: The post is based on the article “Geographical Indication tag sought for Beypore Uru” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What is the News? The District Tourism Promotion Council, Kozhikode (Kerala) has applied for a Geographical Indication(GI) tag for the famous Beypore Uru(boat). What is Beypore Uru? Beypore Uru is a wooden… Continue reading Geographical Indication tag sought for Beypore Uru
