What is the News? Some villages in Nagaland are trying to revive a traditional form of punishment. It involves punishing the criminals by putting them into barbed cages. About the Nagaland traditional form of punishment: Villages in Nagaland practice a traditional form of punishment that punishes social offenders or violators of Naga customary laws. They… Continue reading Nagaland to revive barbed cages for criminals
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Union Minister inaugurates “Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021”
What is the News? Union Minister for Rural Development has inaugurated Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021. Saras Aajeevika Mela: Nodal Ministry: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development. This initiative is a part of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). Organized by: Council for Advancement of People’s Action and Rural Technology (CAPART).… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates “Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021”
5th edition of “Asia Economic Dialogue” held
What is the News? The 5th edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue(AED) held virtually. About Asia Economic Dialogue(AED): Asia Economic Dialogue(AED) is the flagship geo-economics conference of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs(MEA). The dialogue focuses on trade and finance dynamics in Asia and its extended neighbourhood. AED 2021: It is jointly organized by the… Continue reading 5th edition of “Asia Economic Dialogue” held
Prime Minister calls for e-marketing of “Channapatna toys”
What is the News? The Prime Minister has called upon to explore the possibility of e-marketing of Channapatna toys across the country and the world, during the India Toy Fair 2021, The PM advised the artisans to make use of advanced information technology(IT) technology to popularize toys across the world. About Channapatna Toys: Channapatna toys… Continue reading Prime Minister calls for e-marketing of “Channapatna toys”
ISRO launches DRDO’s “Sindhu Netra Satellite”
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches the ”Sindhu Netra Satellite”. It was a part of ISRO’s PSLV-C51 mission. About Sindhu Netra Satellite: Developed by: Students of Bengaluru based PES University under a contract by Research Centre Imarat, which is a part of the DRDO. Purpose: The satellite is capable of automatically… Continue reading ISRO launches DRDO’s “Sindhu Netra Satellite”
ISRO successfully places Brazil’s “Amazonia-1 and 18 Satellites” in orbit
What is the News? ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle(PSLV-C51) rocket launched Brazil’s Amazonia-1 and 18 co-passenger satellites. PSLV-C51: It is the 53rd flight of the Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) program. It was also the first dedicated mission for New Space India Ltd (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO. The mission was undertaken under… Continue reading ISRO successfully places Brazil’s “Amazonia-1 and 18 Satellites” in orbit
Govt announces new social media rules to curb its misuse
What is the news? The Government of India has released the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. It aims to regulate social media, digital news media and over-the-top (OTT) content providers. Key Provisions of the Rules: Social media companies and redressal: The government wants social media companies to have… Continue reading Govt announces new social media rules to curb its misuse
“Swachh Iconic Places”-12 sites to be transformed into ‘Swachh Tourist Destinations’
What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced 12 iconic sites. Sites will be covered under Phase IV of the Swachh Iconic Places(SIP) Initiative. Swachh Iconic Places(SIP) Initiative: It is an initiative of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti under Swachh Bharat Mission(Grameen). Aim: It aims… Continue reading “Swachh Iconic Places”-12 sites to be transformed into ‘Swachh Tourist Destinations’
INCOIS to go for bathymetric study of Andaman and Lakshadweep
What is the News? Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services(INCOIS) will conduct a bathymetric study of Andaman and Lakshadweep. INCOIS will take the help of the National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC) for airline mapping of the ocean floor around islands. What is the need for this study? The study is needed in view of the… Continue reading INCOIS to go for bathymetric study of Andaman and Lakshadweep
India and Pakistan agrees to observe “2003 Ceasefire agreement”
What is the news? India and Pakistan have issued a joint statement to strictly observe the 2003 Ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control(LoC). About India-Pakistan 2003 Ceasefire agreement: The 2003 ceasefire was a landmark agreement between India and Pakistan. The agreement came soon after both the countries had almost gone to war following the 2001… Continue reading India and Pakistan agrees to observe “2003 Ceasefire agreement”
