Source: The post is based on the article “Lifestyle diseases among top killers in tribal districts: ICMR” published in The Hindu on 24th November. What is the News? A survey carried out by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that lifestyle diseases are among the top killers in tribal districts. What are… Continue reading Lifestyle diseases among top killers in tribal districts: ICMR
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What is the Assam-Meghalaya border dispute, how the recent killing of six people impacts it
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Assam-Meghalaya border dispute, how the recent killing of six people impacts it” published in Indian Express on 24th November. What is the News? Tension gripped along the Assam-Meghalaya border areas again after six people were killed when Assam police intercepted a truck that was… Continue reading What is the Assam-Meghalaya border dispute, how the recent killing of six people impacts it
EAC-PM working paper analyzes problems with Freedom in the World Index, V-DEM indices, and EIU Democracy Index
Source: The post is based on the article “EAC-PM working paper analyzes problems with Freedom in the World Index, V-DEM indices, and EIU Democracy Index” published in PIB on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) has released a working paper titled ‘Why India does poorly on… Continue reading EAC-PM working paper analyzes problems with Freedom in the World Index, V-DEM indices, and EIU Democracy Index
Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia will significantly open up opportunities for Indian businesses: Piyush Goyal
Source: The post is based on the article “Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia will significantly open up opportunities for Indian businesses: Piyush Goyal” published in The Hindu on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? The Australian Parliament has ratified the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) with India paving the way for… Continue reading Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia will significantly open up opportunities for Indian businesses: Piyush Goyal
India jumps 2 spots higher and now ranks 8th as per Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI, 2023)
Source: The post is based on the article “India jumps 2 spots higher and now ranks 8th as per Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI, 2023)” published in PIB on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? The Climate Change Performance Index 2023 has been released. What is the Climate Change Performance Index? Released by: German… Continue reading India jumps 2 spots higher and now ranks 8th as per Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI, 2023)
Recurrent outburst of twin star points towards rare future supernovae
Source: The post is based on the article “Recurrent outburst of twin star points towards rare future supernovae” published in PIB on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? Astronomers tracking the constellation Ophiuchus have spotted a recurrent nova system approximately 5,000 light-years away. Note: Nova is a transient astronomical event that causes the sudden… Continue reading Recurrent outburst of twin star points towards rare future supernovae
India’s unusual abstention in CITES vote on reopening ivory trade
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s unusual abstention in CITES vote on reopening ivory trade” published in Indian Express on 23rd November 2022. What is the News? For the first time, India has abstained and not voted against a proposal seeking to re-open the Ivory Trade at the ongoing conference of the… Continue reading India’s unusual abstention in CITES vote on reopening ivory trade
5 bacteria types claimed 6.8 lakh lives in India in 2019: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “5 bacteria types claimed 6.8 lakh lives in India in 2019: Report” published in TOI on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? According to a Lancet report, Bacterial Infections were the second leading cause of death worldwide. What are the key findings of the report by… Continue reading 5 bacteria types claimed 6.8 lakh lives in India in 2019: Report
Supreme Court calls out Centre over short tenures of Chief Election Commissioners
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court calls out Centre over short tenures of Chief Election Commissioners” published in The Hindu on 23rd November 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has raised questions on the present system of the Central government appointing serving bureaucrats of its choice as Chief Election… Continue reading Supreme Court calls out Centre over short tenures of Chief Election Commissioners
Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site: Tamil Nadu gets its first biodiversity heritage site
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu gets its first biodiversity heritage site” published in The Hindu on 23rd November 2022. What is the News? The Tamil Nadu government has declared the first biodiversity heritage site in the State named Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site. About Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage… Continue reading Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site: Tamil Nadu gets its first biodiversity heritage site
