Source: The post is based on the article “Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST): Launching of a new I-STEM initiative” published in PIB on 6th September 2022 What is the News? On Teachers Day, the Government of India has launched the Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST) Initiative. What is the Women in… Continue reading Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST): Launching of a new I-STEM initiative
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‘Creative economy accounted for $121 billion of exports in 2019’
Source: The post is based on the article “Creative economy accounted for $121 billion of exports in 2019” published in PIB on 3rd September 2022 What is the News? Exim Bank has released its first of its kind study titled ‘Reflection & Development of India’s Creative Economy’. The study analyzed seven different creative segments such… Continue reading ‘Creative economy accounted for $121 billion of exports in 2019’
BPaL: Trial confirms a new therapy regime can work for drug-resistant TB
Source: The post is based on the article “Trial confirms a new therapy regime can work for drug-resistant TB” published in Indian Express on 2nd September 2022 What is the News? A short treatment regimen of six months called BPaL has shown favourable outcomes in highly drug-resistant tuberculosis patients. What is BPaL? Developed by: TB… Continue reading BPaL: Trial confirms a new therapy regime can work for drug-resistant TB
Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine: How ICAR’s new vaccine against Lumpy Skin Disease, the viral infection killing India’s cattle, will work
Source: The post is based on the article “How ICAR’s new vaccine against Lumpy Skin Disease, the viral infection killing India’s cattle, will work” published in Indian Express on 4th September 2022 What is the News? Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is aiming to commercially launch the “Lumpi-ProVacInd” Vaccine. What is Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine? It… Continue reading Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine: How ICAR’s new vaccine against Lumpy Skin Disease, the viral infection killing India’s cattle, will work
What is kurki, and why is it a big issue in Punjab?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is kurki, and why is it a big issue in Punjab?” published in Indian Express on 5th September 2022 What is the News? A farmer in Punjab died by suicide. He had been sitting on a dharna outside the District Collector’s office against kurki orders for… Continue reading What is kurki, and why is it a big issue in Punjab?
Blue Energy Motors unveils India’s first LNG-fuelled green truck near Pune
Source: The post is based on the article “Blue Energy Motors unveils India’s first LNG-fuelled green truck near Pune” published in PIB on 5th September 2022 What is the News? Blue Energy Motors has launched India’s first Liquified Natural Gas(LNG) fuelled green truck manufacturing facility at Chakan in Pune. How do Liquified Natural Gas(LNG) trucks… Continue reading Blue Energy Motors unveils India’s first LNG-fuelled green truck near Pune
28th edition of Status Report on India’s External Debt 2021-22 released
Source: The post is based on the article “28th edition of Status Report on India’s External Debt 2021-22 released” published in PIB on 5st September 2022 What is the News? External Debt Management Unit(EDMU) in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance has released the 28th edition of the Status Report on India’s External… Continue reading 28th edition of Status Report on India’s External Debt 2021-22 released
Explained | Seat belts, head restraints and safety regulations
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Seat belts, head restraints and safety regulations” published in The Hindu on 6th September 2022 What is the News? The death of Cyrus P. Mistry, former Chairman of Tata Sons in a car crash has turned the focus on compulsory use of seat belts in… Continue reading Explained | Seat belts, head restraints and safety regulations
Explained | The ban on conversion therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The ban on conversion therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community” published in The Hindu on 6th September 2022 What is the News? The National Medical Commission(NMC), the apex regulatory body of medical professionals in India has written to all State Medical Councils banning conversion therapy and… Continue reading Explained | The ban on conversion therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community
Prime Minister announces a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools on the occasion of Teachers Day
Source: The post is based on the article “Prime Minister announces a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools on the occasion of Teachers Day” published in PIB on 5th September 2022 What is the News? On the occasion of National Teachers’ Day, the Prime Minister has announced a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools. What… Continue reading Prime Minister announces a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools on the occasion of Teachers Day
