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
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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 What is the News? J&K Lt Governor’s announcement to introduce a family Pehchan Patra (identity card) for residents of the UT has been criticized by the… 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
All about Tripura’s Unakoti, the ‘Angkor Wat of the North-East’ seeking UNESCO world heritage tag
Source: The post is based on the article “All about Tripura’s Unakoti, the ‘Angkor Wat of the North-East’ seeking UNESCO world heritage tag” published in Indian Express on 15th December 2022 What is the News? Unakoti, famously known as the ‘Angkor Wat of the North-East’ is vying for a UNESCO World Heritage Tag. What is… Continue reading All about Tripura’s Unakoti, the ‘Angkor Wat of the North-East’ seeking UNESCO world heritage tag
The new India-China Tawang crisis: Where, why, and what now
Source: The post is based on the article “The new India-China Tawang crisis: Where, why, and what now” published in Indian Express on 14th December 2022 What is the News? Tensions are running high between India and China once again after the recent clashes between the troops of both armies at the Line of Actual… Continue reading The new India-China Tawang crisis: Where, why, and what now
Explained | Will new drug slow the progress of Alzheimer’s?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Will new drug slow the progress of Alzheimer’s?” published in The Hindu on 12th December 2022 What is the News? Recently, detailed results from a clinical trial involving Lecanemab drug for Alzheimer’s disease were published. The findings indicate the drug was effective in slowing cognitive… Continue reading Explained | Will new drug slow the progress of Alzheimer’s?
International travel yet to shake off pandemic blues but students go abroad in record numbers
Source: The post is based on the article “International travel yet to shake off pandemic blues but students go abroad in record numbers” published in The Hindu on 14th December 2022 What is the News? The Bureau of Immigration(BOI) has released statistics on Indians going abroad in 2022. Note: The Bureau of Immigration was established… Continue reading International travel yet to shake off pandemic blues but students go abroad in record numbers
Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana
Source: The post is based on the article “Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana” published in PIB on 13th December 2022 What is the News? The Minister of State Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Lok Sabha about Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana. What is Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Type:… Continue reading Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana
House panel flags ‘casual approach’ of government over setting up disability centres
Source: The post is based on the article “House panel flags ‘casual approach’ of government over setting up disability centres” published in The Hindu on 14th December 2022 What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment has released a report on the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. What… Continue reading House panel flags ‘casual approach’ of government over setting up disability centres
