Source: The post is based on the article “Japan seeks Geographical Indication tag for nihonshu, an alcoholic beverage” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? The Embassy of Japan, New Delhi has filed an application seeking a Geographical Indication(GI) tag for nihonshu/Japanese sake, an alcoholic beverage. This is the first… Continue reading Japan seeks Geographical Indication tag for nihonshu, an alcoholic beverage
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Six new spider species discovered from across the country
Source: The post is based on the article “Six new spider species discovered from across the country” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? Arachnologists from the Centre for Animal Taxonomy and Ecology(CATE) have discovered six new species of spiders from across the country. What are the new spider species… Continue reading Six new spider species discovered from across the country
First 11 awardees of WISER programme to promote participation of women in international R&D and industry projects facilitated
Source: The post is based on the article “First 11 awardees of WISER programme to promote participation” published in PIB on 18h October 2022. What is the News? The first 11 awardees of the Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) programme were felicitated in the presence of the German Ambassador to India &… Continue reading First 11 awardees of WISER programme to promote participation of women in international R&D and industry projects facilitated
PM reviews work in progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex site at Lothal, Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “PM reviews work in progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex site at Lothal, Gujarat” published in PIB on 19th October 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has reviewed the work in progress at the site of the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat. About… Continue reading PM reviews work in progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex site at Lothal, Gujarat
Tussle in Kerala: Can Governor Khan dismiss a state minister?
Source: The post is based on the article “Tussle in Kerala: Can Governor Khan dismiss a state minister?” published in Indian Express on 19th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What role does the Governor play in the parliamentary system?3 Can a Governor dismiss a Minister?4 What does the “pleasure” of the Governor mean?5… Continue reading Tussle in Kerala: Can Governor Khan dismiss a state minister?
ExplainSpeaking: Reading Global Hunger Index and Indian govt’s response
Source: The post is based on the article “ExplainSpeaking: Reading Global Hunger Index and Indian govt’s response” published in Indian Express on 18th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Global Hunger Index?3 Why has the Indian government criticized GHI 2022?4 Malnourishment Problem in India What is the News? Recently, Concern Worldwide… Continue reading ExplainSpeaking: Reading Global Hunger Index and Indian govt’s response
Mars Orbiter craft non-recoverable, Mangalyaan mission over, confirms ISRO
Source: The post is based on the article “Mars Orbiter craft non-recoverable, Mangalyaan mission over, confirms ISRO” published in Indian Express on 2nd October 2022. What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) confirmed that the Mars Orbiter craft has lost communication and is non-recoverable and the Mangalyaan mission has attained end-of-life. Note: Because… Continue reading Mars Orbiter craft non-recoverable, Mangalyaan mission over, confirms ISRO
Omicron’s Latest Variant BF.7: Experts Fear A New COVID Wave This Diwali; Here Are The Symptoms To Watch Out For
Source: The post is based on the article “Omicron’s Latest Variant BF.7: Experts Fear A New COVID Wave This Diwali; Here Are The Symptoms To Watch Out For” published in TOI on 17th October 2022. What is the News? The first case of BF.7 Omicron Covid variant has been detected by the Gujarat Biotechnology Research… Continue reading Omicron’s Latest Variant BF.7: Experts Fear A New COVID Wave This Diwali; Here Are The Symptoms To Watch Out For
SECURE Himalaya project: Unique model to tie snow leopard tourism with habitat protection
Source: The post is based on the article “Unique model to tie snow leopard tourism with habitat protection” published in TOI on 18th October 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in association with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is implementing a unique model in Ladakh to… Continue reading SECURE Himalaya project: Unique model to tie snow leopard tourism with habitat protection
Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI): 41.5 crore Indians exited multidimensional poverty since 2005-06
Source: The post is based on the article “41.5 crore Indians exited multidimensional poverty since 2005-06” published in The Hindu on 18th October 2022. What is the News? The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI) 2022 has been released. What is the Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI)? Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI) is jointly produced by UNDP and the Oxford Poverty… Continue reading Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI): 41.5 crore Indians exited multidimensional poverty since 2005-06
