Source: The post is based on the article “Grain shape influences liquefaction of sand, a major earthquake hazard” published in PIB on 19th July 2022. What is the News? Scientists have found that the shape of sand grains influences the liquefaction of sand which is one of the major factors behind the collapse of structures… Continue reading Grain shape influences liquefaction of sand, a major earthquake hazard
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Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana(AVYAY)
Source: The post is based on the article “Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana(AVYAY)” published in PIB on 19th July 2022. What is the News? The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Lok Sabha about the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana(AVYAY). What is Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana(AVYAY)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice &… Continue reading Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana(AVYAY)
Transplantation of Human Organs & Tissues Act (THOTA), 1994 provides for regulation of removal, storage and transplantation of human organs & tissues for therapeutic purposes
Source: The post is based on the article “Transplantation of Human Organs & Tissues Act (THOTA), 1994 provides for regulation of removal, storage and transplantation of human organs & tissues for therapeutic purposes” published in PIB on 19th July 2022. What is the News? The Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed… Continue reading Transplantation of Human Organs & Tissues Act (THOTA), 1994 provides for regulation of removal, storage and transplantation of human organs & tissues for therapeutic purposes
The second phase of the GOAL Programme (GOAL 2.0) was launched with an aim to digitally upskill tribal youth: Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “The second phase of the GOAL Programme (GOAL 2.0) was launched with an aim to digitally upskill tribal youth: Minister” published in PIB on 19th July 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs has informed the Lok Sabha about the GOAL Programme. What… Continue reading The second phase of the GOAL Programme (GOAL 2.0) was launched with an aim to digitally upskill tribal youth: Minister
Govt of India to roll out Schemes for Strengthening Pharmaceuticals Industry with Focus on MSMEs and Clusters
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt of India to roll out Schemes for Strengthening Pharmaceuticals Industry with Focus on MSMEs and Clusters” published in PIB on 19th July 2022. What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers is planning to roll out a series of initiatives under… Continue reading Govt of India to roll out Schemes for Strengthening Pharmaceuticals Industry with Focus on MSMEs and Clusters
Panel on MSP, Natural Farming setup
Source: The post is based on the article “Panel on MSP, Natural Farming setup” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has constituted a committee to look into the issues of minimum support price(MSP), Natural Farming and Crop diversification. About the Committee on MSP, Natural Farming… Continue reading Panel on MSP, Natural Farming setup
Yield inversion, soft-landing and reverse currency wars: A glossary for the troubled global economy
Source: The post is based on the article “Yield inversion, soft-landing and reverse currency wars: A glossary for the troubled global economy” published in Indian Express on 18th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Yield Curve?3 Different Types of Yield Curves4 Why does the inversion of the Yield Curve happen?5 What… Continue reading Yield inversion, soft-landing and reverse currency wars: A glossary for the troubled global economy
Explained: Is there a crisis in rice?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Is there a crisis in rice?” published in Indian Express on 18th July 2022. What is the News? The overall crop coverage has risen since last year. But the rice coverage was 17.4% down from last year. However, adequate stocks and cultivation of rice over a… Continue reading Explained: Is there a crisis in rice?
Three million children in India missed DPT dose in 2020 because of pandemic: Unicef
Source: The post is based on the article “Three million children in India missed DPT dose in 2020 because of pandemic: Unicef” published in Indian Express on 18th July 2022. What is the News? According to WHO and UNICEF report, the world recorded the largest sustained decline in childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years. What… Continue reading Three million children in India missed DPT dose in 2020 because of pandemic: Unicef
Govt formulates NAMASTE scheme for cleaning of sewers, septic tank:MoS for Housing and Urban Affairs in Rajya Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt formulates NAMASTE scheme for cleaning of sewers, septic tank:MoS for Housing and Urban Affairs in Rajya Sabha” published in AIR on 18th July 2022. What is the News? The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs has said that the Government has formulated a NAMASTE… Continue reading Govt formulates NAMASTE scheme for cleaning of sewers, septic tank:MoS for Housing and Urban Affairs in Rajya Sabha
