What is the News? The Hubble Space Telescope has photographed a Jupiter-like protoplanet forming through a process that researchers have described as intense and violent. What is the Jupiter-like protoplanet formed? The newly forming planet captured by the Hubble Space Telescope is called AB Aurigae b. It is embedded in a protoplanetary disk with distinct… Continue reading Hubble finds a new Jupiter-like planet forming in an unusual way: NASA
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‘Tour of Duty’ scheme to recruit soldiers only for 3-5 years being finalized
What is the News? The Department of Military Affairs is moving towards finalizing the “Tour of Duty(ToD)” scheme. What is the Tour of Duty(ToD) Scheme? The tour of Duty(ToD) Scheme involves hiring youth in the armed forces for a short span of 3-5 years. Suggested by: This scheme was being pushed by the late Chief… Continue reading ‘Tour of Duty’ scheme to recruit soldiers only for 3-5 years being finalized
U.N suspends Russia from Human Rights Council; India abstains from vote
What is the News? The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has voted to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council(UNHRC). Note: This is only the second time the UNGA has suspended a country from the 47-member UN Human Rights Council after its formation in 2006. In 2011, Libya was thrown out through a resolution… Continue reading U.N suspends Russia from Human Rights Council; India abstains from vote
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports releases India’s contribution to UNESCO Fund for Elimination of Doping in Sport in 2022
What is the News? The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has released India’s contribution to the UNESCO Fund for Elimination of Doping in Sport in 2022. What are the Conventions and Declarations related to Anti-Doping? Copenhagen Declaration The Copenhagen Declaration on Anti-Doping in Sport was agreed upon by governments at the Second World Conference… Continue reading Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports releases India’s contribution to UNESCO Fund for Elimination of Doping in Sport in 2022
Explained: What are the draft guidelines for registration of doctors proposed by NMC?
What is the News? The National Medical Commission(NMC) has released draft guidelines on how the doctors will be registered in order to practise medicine. What is the purpose of these guidelines? The guidelines aim to bring uniformity in the registration process of medical practitioners in India. Key Features of the Guidelines Unique ID: The Ethics… Continue reading Explained: What are the draft guidelines for registration of doctors proposed by NMC?
Indian Tent Turtles
What is the News? The Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Rajya Sabha that there are no reports to indicate that the Indian tent turtle is on the verge of extinction due to illegal mining in Narmada River. What is an Indian Tent Turtle? Indian tent turtle (Pangshura tentoria) is a species… Continue reading Indian Tent Turtles
Magical mushroom: Scaling up Ganoderma lucidum cultivation will benefit farmers, users
What is the News? Worldwide, attempts are being made to popularize Ganoderma lucidum (Magical Mushroom) for business and livelihood, by cultivating it on wood logs and sawdust. What is Ganoderma lucidum (Magical Mushroom)? It is a medicinal mushroom in use for centuries. It is globally known as “red reishi mushroom”. The history of consumption of… Continue reading Magical mushroom: Scaling up Ganoderma lucidum cultivation will benefit farmers, users
Union Home Minister presided over the 37th meeting of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee
What is the News? The Union Home Minister has presided over the 37th meeting of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee. What is the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language? Setup in: 1976 under section 4 of the Official Languages Act,1963. Mandate: The Committee shall review the progress made in the use of Hindi for the Official… Continue reading Union Home Minister presided over the 37th meeting of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee
Landmark policy decision to indigenise 101 more weapons and platforms to speed up ‘Atma Nirbharta’ in Defence
What is the News? The Defense Minister has released the third Positive Indigenisation List. What is a Positive Indigenisation List? The positive indigenisation list essentially means that the Armed Forces—Army, Navy, and Air Force—will only procure the listed items from domestic manufacturers. The manufacturers could be private sector players or Defense Public Sector Undertakings(DPSUs). Click… Continue reading Landmark policy decision to indigenise 101 more weapons and platforms to speed up ‘Atma Nirbharta’ in Defence
Mission Vatsalya: Public participation sought for child protection
What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has sent its draft guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme to States and Union Territories to seek their suggestions. What is Mission Vatsalya? Mission Vatsalya focuses on Child Protection Services and child welfare services. It is essentially a renamed version of the pre-existing scheme called… Continue reading Mission Vatsalya: Public participation sought for child protection
