Source: The post is based on the article “How suspension bridges work, and what could have happened in Gujarat’s Morbi” published in Indian Express on 1st November 2022. What is the News? The bridge that collapsed in Gujarat’s Morbi has killed at least 134 people.This bridge was a suspension bridge. What is Suspension Bridge? The… Continue reading How suspension bridges work, and what could have happened in Gujarat’s Morbi
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Union Home Minister’s “Special Operation Medal” for the year 2022 awarded for 4 Special Operations
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Home Minister’s “Special Operation Medal” for the year 2022 awarded for 4 Special Operations” published in PIB on 1st November 2022. What is the News? Around 63 police officers from Telangana, Punjab, Maharashtra, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir, have been awarded “Union Home Minister’s Special Operation… Continue reading Union Home Minister’s “Special Operation Medal” for the year 2022 awarded for 4 Special Operations
CCI work may suffer with top level vacancy
Source: The post is based on the article “CCI work may suffer with top level vacancy” published in Livemint on 1st November 2022. What is the News? The reduced strength at the top of the Competition Commission of India(CCI) may impact the adjudication process in the short term. What is the Competition Commission of India(CCI)? Click… Continue reading CCI work may suffer with top level vacancy
SC agrees to hear plea challenging first amendment to Constitution
Source: The post is based on the article “SC agrees to hear plea challenging first amendment to Constitution” published in Indian Express on 1st November 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition challenging the changes made to the right to freedom of speech and expression by the first… Continue reading SC agrees to hear plea challenging first amendment to Constitution
WHO releases first-ever list of fungal infections that can be threat to public health
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO releases first-ever list of fungal infections that can be threat to public health” published in India Today on 1st November 2022. What is the News? The World Health Organisation(WHO) has released the first-ever list of fungal infections — “priority pathogens”. What are WHO Fungal Pathogens? WHO… Continue reading WHO releases first-ever list of fungal infections that can be threat to public health
Anyone conducting ‘two-finger’ test on sexual assault survivors will be held guilty of misconduct: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Anyone conducting ‘two-finger’ test on sexual assault survivors will be held guilty of misconduct: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has declared that any person conducting the invasive ‘two-finger’ or ‘three-finger’ vaginal test on rape or… Continue reading Anyone conducting ‘two-finger’ test on sexual assault survivors will be held guilty of misconduct: Supreme Court
Decentralise MGNREGS for better implementation, says study
Source: The post is based on the article “Decentralise MGNREGS for better implementation, says study” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2022. What is the News? An internal study commissioned by the Ministry of Rural Development has argued for decentralization of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme(MGNREGS) allowing for more “flexibility” at the… Continue reading Decentralise MGNREGS for better implementation, says study
Only 1-2% of population who need palliative care have access to it: FICCI report
Source: The post is based on the article “Only 1-2% of population who need palliative care have access to it: FICCI report” published in The Hindu on 26th October 2022. What is the News? According to a report released by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), only 1-2% of the population in… Continue reading Only 1-2% of population who need palliative care have access to it: FICCI report
Commerce ministry plans DPIIT cell to spur industry
Source: The post is based on the article “Commerce ministry plans DPIIT cell to spur industry” published in Livemint on 31st October 2022. What is the News? The Department for promotion of industry and internal trade(DPIIT) is preparing a comprehensive industrial policy statement to give a renewed push to manufacturing activity and private investment. What… Continue reading Commerce ministry plans DPIIT cell to spur industry
Raskhan and Taj Bibi: U.P. promotes tombs of Muslim devotees of Krishna for tourism
Source: The post is based on the article “U.P. promotes tombs of Muslim devotees of Krishna for tourism” published in The Hindu on 31st October 2022. What is the News? The Tourism department of Uttar Pradesh has redeveloped the tombs of Raskhan and Taj Bibi (both devotees of Lord Krishna) as a tourist complex with… Continue reading Raskhan and Taj Bibi: U.P. promotes tombs of Muslim devotees of Krishna for tourism
