What is the News? The United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) has released a report titled “Environmental Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance(AMR)”. What is Antimicrobial Resistance(AMR)? It occurs when microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) evolve and stop responding to medicines, making even minor infections tough to treat, causing severe illnesses and deaths. Read more: Antimicrobial Resistance may… Continue reading Environmental Dimensions of AMR Report: Pharma, health sectors among 5 major sources of AMR, says UNEP report
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Government has approved continuation of Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana(SSSY)
What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY) till 2025-26. What is Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana(SSSY)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Background of the Scheme: In 1969, the Government of India introduced the ‘Ex-Andaman Political Prisoners Pension Scheme to honour the freedom fighters who had… Continue reading Government has approved continuation of Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana(SSSY)
Explained: What are humanitarian corridors
What is the News? Russia has declared a temporary ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine War to provide “Humanitarian Corridors” for civilians. What are Humanitarian Corridors? Humanitarian Corridors are demilitarized zones in a specific area and for a specific time. They are created when both sides of an armed conflict agree to them. The United Nations considers… Continue reading Explained: What are humanitarian corridors
Theyyam goes global with live webcast
What is the News? Kerala Tourism department has started live-streaming Theyyam performances to promote cultural tourism. What is Theyyam? Theyyam is a popular ritual form of dance worship in Kerala and Karnataka. It consists of thousand-year-old traditions, rituals and customs. The people consider Theyyam itself as a channel to a god, and they thus seek… Continue reading Theyyam goes global with live webcast
Science behind jets of plasma occurring all over Sun’s chromosphere unravelled
What is the News? Scientists have unravelled the science behind the jets of plasma. What is Plasma? Plasma is often called the fourth state of matter (beyond the conventional solids, liquids and gases). What are Jets of Plasma? Jets or spicules appear as thin grass-like plasma structures that constantly shoot up from the surface of… Continue reading Science behind jets of plasma occurring all over Sun’s chromosphere unravelled
ECI hosts International Election Visitors Programme 2022
What is the News? The Election Commission of India(ECI) has hosted the virtual International Election Visitors Programme(IEVP) 2022. What is the International Election Visitors Programme(IEVP)? India has been hosting the International Election Visitors Programme(IEVP) since the 2012 elections. During this programme, International delegates are invited to visit the Polling stations and see the electoral processes… Continue reading ECI hosts International Election Visitors Programme 2022
Ministry of Women And Child Development in Partnership Ministry Of Education and UNICEF Launches Campaign ‘Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav’
What is the News? On International Women’s Day, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) has launched a landmark campaign Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav. What is Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav? Launched by: Ministry of Women and Child Development(MoWCD) in partnership with the Ministry of Education and UNICEF. Purpose: It is a campaign that aims… Continue reading Ministry of Women And Child Development in Partnership Ministry Of Education and UNICEF Launches Campaign ‘Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav’
How the Kashmir Valley’s ancient mound formations are being levelled
What is the News? Kashmir’s highly fertile alluvial soil deposits called ‘karewas’ are being destroyed in the name of development. What are Karewas? Karewas are lacustrine deposits (deposits in lake) in the Valley of Kashmir and in Bhadarwah Valley of the Jammu Division. These are the flat topped mounds that border the Kashmir Valley on… Continue reading How the Kashmir Valley’s ancient mound formations are being levelled
Snakebite: Researchers purify commercial Indian antivenoms, find them more potent
What is the News? Researchers from the Serum Institute of India (SII), Pune and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have shown that purifying commercial antivenoms available in Indian markets can make them more potent and thus save more lives of snakebite victims. Snakebite Deaths in India India is home to over 300 species… Continue reading Snakebite: Researchers purify commercial Indian antivenoms, find them more potent
Explained: How many tigers are too many
What is the News? Preliminary findings of a study by the Wildlife Institute of India(WII) suggest that the density of tigers in the Sunderbans may have reached the carrying capacity of the mangrove forests, leading to frequent dispersals and a surge in human-wildlife conflict. Tiger Density in India In Terai and Shivalik hills habitat —… Continue reading Explained: How many tigers are too many
