Source: The post is based on the article “India wins UN awards for Large-scale Initiative against Hypertension under NHM” published in PIB on 22nd September 2022 What is the News? India has won the ‘2022 UN Interagency Task Force, and WHO Special Programme on Primary Health Care Award’ for its “India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI)”.… Continue reading India wins UN awards for Large-scale Initiative against Hypertension under NHM
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Shrinkflation
Source: The post is based on the article “Shrinkflation” published in The Hindu on 22nd September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Shrinkflation?3 When does Shrinkflation occur?4 What is the effect of Shrinkflation?5 What can be done to tackle shrinkflation? What is the News? This article talks about Shrinkflation. What is Shrinkflation? Shrink… Continue reading Shrinkflation
Live streaming of SC proceedings: the rationale and the concerns
Source: The post is based on the article “Live streaming of SC proceedings: the rationale and the concerns” published in Indian Express on 21st September 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has decided to live stream its proceedings in crucial Constitution Bench cases that will be heard from September 27, 2022. Background In… Continue reading Live streaming of SC proceedings: the rationale and the concerns
CSE releases roadmap for legacy waste management, dumpsite remediation
Source: The post is based on the article “CSE releases roadmap for legacy waste management, dumpsite remediation” published in The Print on 15th September 2022. What is the News? The Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) has released a roadmap for legacy waste management in a bid to support India’s garbage-free cities agenda. What is Legacy… Continue reading CSE releases roadmap for legacy waste management, dumpsite remediation
China remains a formidable challenge, says Navy Chief
Source: The post is based on the article “China remains a formidable challenge, says Navy Chief” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2022. What is the News? The Chief of Naval Staff(CNS) has addressed a seminar titled “Security Challenges” that India faces. What are the key highlights from the seminar? China’s presence in the… Continue reading China remains a formidable challenge, says Navy Chief
First public global database of fossil fuels launches
Source: The post is based on the article “First public global database of fossil fuels launches” published in Indian Express on 17th September 2022. What is the News? The World’s first Global Registry of Fossil Fuels has been launched. What is the Global Registry of Fossil Fuels? Launched by: Carbon Tracker and the Global Energy… Continue reading First public global database of fossil fuels launches
ECI seeks restrictions on cash donations to political parties, writes to government
Source: The post is based on the article “ECI seeks restrictions on cash donations to political parties, writes to government” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2022. What is the News? Election Commission of India (ECI) has suggested a number of amendments to RP (Representation of People Act) Act,1951 to increase transparency and accountability… Continue reading ECI seeks restrictions on cash donations to political parties, writes to government
The significance of Ethereum Merge and its impact on blockchain architecture
Source: The post is based on the article “The significance of Ethereum Merge and its impact on blockchain architecture” published in Indian Express on 17th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Etherum?3 What are the issues with this mechanism?4 What has changed now?5 How is the new method significant? What is the… Continue reading The significance of Ethereum Merge and its impact on blockchain architecture
The ‘triple dip’ La Niña, and its likely impact in India
Source: The post is based on the article “The ‘triple dip’ La Niña, and its likely impact in India” published in Indian Express on 21st September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is El Nino and La Nina?3 How do La Nina and El Nino impact the Indian monsoon?4 What is Triple Dip La… Continue reading The ‘triple dip’ La Niña, and its likely impact in India
AIBD Unanimously extends India’s Presidency for one more year
Source: The post is based on the article “AIBD Unanimously extends India’s Presidency for one more year” published in PIB on 20th September 2022. What is the News? The 47th Asia-pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD) Annual Gathering meeting was held in New Delhi. At this meeting, the member countries have decided to extend India’s… Continue reading AIBD Unanimously extends India’s Presidency for one more year
