Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Home Minister has chaired the 36th meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language. About Parliamentary Committee on Official Language: The Parliamentary Committee on Official Language was set up in 1976 under section 4 of the Official Languages Act,1963. Mandate: The Committee shall review the progress made… Continue reading Union Home Minister chaired the 36th meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language
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PM launches Ujjwala 2.0 Scheme
Source: PIB What is the News? The Prime Minister of India has launched Ujjwala 2.0 (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana – PMUY) by handing over LPG connections at Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh. About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY): Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in 2018. Aim: To replace the… Continue reading PM launches Ujjwala 2.0 Scheme
‘29% of students exposed to second-hand smoke’
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has presided over the release of the Fourth Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS-4), India, 2019. About Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS-4), India, 2019: The fourth round of the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS-4) was conducted in 2019 by the International Institute… Continue reading ‘29% of students exposed to second-hand smoke’
Indian Navy undertakes bilateral exercise ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ with UAE Navy
Source: AIR What is the News? Indian Navy took part in a bilateral exercise named ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy off the coast of Abu Dhabi. About Exercise Zayed Talwar 2021: Exercise Zayed Talwar is a bilateral naval exercise between Indian and UAE Navy. Aim: The exercise is designed to… Continue reading Indian Navy undertakes bilateral exercise ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ with UAE Navy
At 1.2 million India has highest number of snakebites in the world
Source: Indian Express What is the News? According to a study by the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR), India has seen an estimated 1.2 million (12 lakh) snakebite deaths from 2000 to 2019, an average of 58,000 per year. About Snakebite Deaths: The snakebite envenoming (poisoning from snake bites) was classified by the World Health… Continue reading At 1.2 million India has highest number of snakebites in the world
‘Seekho Aur Kamao’ Scheme
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister for Minority Affairs has informed Rajya Sabha about the Seekho aur Kamao Scheme About Seekho aur Kamao Scheme: Seekho aur Kamao (Learn & Earn) is a scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Purpose: It is a Skill development scheme for the youth of the 14… Continue reading ‘Seekho Aur Kamao’ Scheme
India to host the first Internet Governance Forum in the country
Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has announced the launch of The India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) -2021. About India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) -2021: India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) is an Indian chapter of the United Nations-based forum Internet Governance Forum. Purpose: IIGF was launched as a policy discussion platform… Continue reading India to host the first Internet Governance Forum in the country
Why the Atlantic Ocean current system is slowing down, and its implications
Source: Indian Express What is the News? According to a study, Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is losing its stability and is very likely that AMOC will decline over the 21st century. What is Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation(AMOC)? Source: Wikipedia AMOC is a large system of ocean currents. It is the Atlantic branch of the… Continue reading Why the Atlantic Ocean current system is slowing down, and its implications
Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt at Brunei to enhance Bilateral Ties
Source: PIB What is the News? As part of Act East Policy, Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt have arrived at Brunei as part of their deployment to South East Asia. What will the Ships do in Brunei? During the stay, the ships will participate in various bilateral interactions with the Royal Brunei Navy. The… Continue reading Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt at Brunei to enhance Bilateral Ties
Scientists develop carbon-based non-toxic and reusable wrapper to increase shelf-life of fruits
Source: PIB What is the News? Indian Scientists have developed a composite paper made of carbon (graphene oxide) loaded with preservatives that can be used as wrappers to help extend shelf life of fruits. What is the present system? Fruits are highly perishable and about 50% of the produce gets wasted, causing huge losses. Conventional… Continue reading Scientists develop carbon-based non-toxic and reusable wrapper to increase shelf-life of fruits
