Source: The post is based on the article “NPS withdrawal options set to be eased, says PFRDA” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2023 What is the News? Several state governments have opted out of the National Pension System (NPS) and switched back to the Old Pension Scheme which guarantees a monthly pension of… Continue reading NPS withdrawal options set to be eased, says PFRDA
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Union Minister for Education announces NCERT as Deemed-to-be-University
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister for Education announces NCERT as Deemed-to-be-University” published in PIB on 2nd September 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister for Education has announced that the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been given the status of a Deemed-to-be-University. What is ‘Deemed-to-be-university’… Continue reading Union Minister for Education announces NCERT as Deemed-to-be-University
Special session of Parliament: How it will work
Source: The post is based on the article “Special session of Parliament: How it will work” published in Indian Express on 2nd September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 When does Parliament meet?3 What does the Constitution say on Parliamentary sessions?4 What were Constituent Assembly views on Parliamentary sessions?5 How often do Lok Sabha and… Continue reading Special session of Parliament: How it will work
Researchers finds seven new species of leaf insects
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers finds seven new species of leaf insects?” published in The Print on 1st September 2023 What is the News? An international research team has identified seven previously unknown species of leaf insects, also known as walking leaves. What are Walking Leaves? Source: SciTechDaily Walking leaves are… Continue reading Researchers finds seven new species of leaf insects
Court allows stem cell therapy for two autistic kids: What is this treatment? Can it be used to treat autism?
Source: The post is based on the article “Court allows stem cell therapy for two autistic kids: What is this treatment? Can it be used to treat autism?” published in Indian Express on 2nd September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Stem Cells?3 What are the different types of Stem Cells?4 How are… Continue reading Court allows stem cell therapy for two autistic kids: What is this treatment? Can it be used to treat autism?
40 per cent elephant corridors report increase in use
Source: The post is based on the article “40 per cent elephant corridors report increase in use” published in New Indian Express 31st August 2023 What is the News? Elephant Corridors of India 2023 report has been released. The report has been prepared by Project Elephant with technical support from the Wildlife Institute of India.… Continue reading 40 per cent elephant corridors report increase in use
Combined Index of Eight Core Industries increases by 8.0% (provisional) in July 2023 as compared to the Index of July 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Combined Index of Eight Core Industries increases by 8.0% (provisional) in July 2023 as compared to the Index of July 2022” published in PIB 1st September 2023 What is the News? The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) has increased by 8.0% (provisional) in July 2023… Continue reading Combined Index of Eight Core Industries increases by 8.0% (provisional) in July 2023 as compared to the Index of July 2022
Omission of disability-related questions from NFHS-6 shows that disability remains misunderstood
Source: The post is based on the article “Omission of disability-related questions from NFHS-6 shows that disability remains misunderstood” published in Indian Express 1st September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Family Health Survey(NFHS)?3 When was disability related questions included in the NFHS Survey?4 Why has NFHS-6 decided to omit disability-related… Continue reading Omission of disability-related questions from NFHS-6 shows that disability remains misunderstood
ASI to launch “Adopt a Heritage 2.0 programme” and Indian Heritage app
Source: The post is based on the article “ASI to launch “Adopt a Heritage 2.0 programme” and Indian Heritage app” published in PIB 1st September 2023 What is the News? The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) is set to launch the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” programme and Indian Heritage app. What is Adopt a Heritage 2.0… Continue reading ASI to launch “Adopt a Heritage 2.0 programme” and Indian Heritage app
Reroute rail track through gibbon sanctuary
Source: The post is based on the article “Reroute rail track through gibbon sanctuary” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has proposed a solution to address the problems caused due to the route of the 1.65-km long railway track in eastern Assam. This railway… Continue reading Reroute rail track through gibbon sanctuary
