What is the News? A study has thrown light on how Maya people fortified their maize with the chemical process known as ‘nixtamalisation’. What is Maya Civilization? Click Here to read about it What is the Nixtamalisation technique used by Mayas? Nixtamalisation is a method by which the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica like the Maya… Continue reading New evidence emerges on how Mayas fortified maize, built indoor toilets
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Air Quality Life Index: Indians losing 5 years of life due to air pollution: Study
What is the News? The Air Quality Life Index has been released. What is the Air Quality Life Index? Produced by: Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago(EPIC) Purpose: The index converts air pollution concentrations into their impact on life expectancy. From this, the public and policymakers alike can determine the benefits of air… Continue reading Air Quality Life Index: Indians losing 5 years of life due to air pollution: Study
Martial Artforms in India: How a maulvi in Kashmir came to the rescue of thang-ta
What is the News? In Kashmir, a maulvi stepped in to save thang-ta by drawing youngsters to the fascinating sport of thang-ta in Jammu & Kashmir. What are the various Martial Artforms in India? Thang-Ta: Manipur Thang-Ta is a traditional martial art form from Manipur. Thang-Ta literally means ‘sword and spear’. It is one aspect… Continue reading Martial Artforms in India: How a maulvi in Kashmir came to the rescue of thang-ta
Explained: What is the e-Vidhan system for paperless legislation?
What is the News? A delegation of MLAs from Gujarat visited the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly to learn about the novel e-Vidhan system for paperless proceedings that has been adopted by the UP state assembly. What is the National e-Vidhan Application(NeVA) Project? Click Here to read about it Which State first implemented NeVA? Nagaland became… Continue reading Explained: What is the e-Vidhan system for paperless legislation?
Greater civil-military jointness must to further strengthen national security & deal with future challenges says Raksha Mantri at the 28th Joint Civil-Military Training Programme at LBSNAA
What is the News? The Defence Minister has addressed the participants of the 28th Joint Civil-Military Training Programme at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. What is the Joint Civil-Military Programme? The Joint Civil-Military Programme was initiated in 2001 with the aim of fostering a structured interface between civil servants… Continue reading Greater civil-military jointness must to further strengthen national security & deal with future challenges says Raksha Mantri at the 28th Joint Civil-Military Training Programme at LBSNAA
Microplastics found in fresh Antarctic snow for first time
What is the News? Scientists have found Microplastics — plastic pieces smaller than a grain of rice — in freshly fallen Antarctic snow for the first time. What did the Scientists find in Antarctica? Researchers from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand collected samples from 19 sites in Antarctica and each contained tiny plastic… Continue reading Microplastics found in fresh Antarctic snow for first time
Union Health Minister launches Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight – 2022 aimed at zero child deaths due to childhood diarrhoea
What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has launched the Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight (IDCF)-2022. What is the status of Diarrhoea among Children in India? According to the Sample Registration System(SRS) 2019 report, the Child Mortality Rate in the country has come down considerably since 2014. This rate… Continue reading Union Health Minister launches Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight – 2022 aimed at zero child deaths due to childhood diarrhoea
Centre to boost supply of fortified rice
What is the News? The Department of Food and Public Distribution has started the Second Phase of the Rice Fortification programme. What is the Rice Fortification Programme? On August 15, 2021, the Prime Minister announced the Rice Fortification Programme. Under this programme, the government aims to distribute fortified rice under various government schemes including the… Continue reading Centre to boost supply of fortified rice
Explained: What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome — the rare facial condition affecting Justin Bieber?
What is the News? Pop singer Justin Bieber has been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome? The Ramsay Hunt syndrome is also called Herpes Zoster Oticus. It is a rare neurological disorder in which a virus – Varicella Zoster – causes inflammation of the nerves involved in facial movements. When the… Continue reading Explained: What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome — the rare facial condition affecting Justin Bieber?
Explained: Next-generation Corvettes, and the combat edge Navy seeks through them
What is the News? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of next-generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy at an approximate cost of Rs 36,000 crore. What are Corvettes? Corvettes are the smallest class of naval ships, and it falls below the warship class of a frigate. … Continue reading Explained: Next-generation Corvettes, and the combat edge Navy seeks through them
