Source– This post is based on the article “People with blood disorders not eligible for reservation in jobs, says Centre” published in “The Hindu” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? According to Ministry of Social Justice, people with blood disorders like thalassemia, haemophilia, and sickle cell disease are not eligible for job reservations… Continue reading People with blood disorders not eligible for reservation in jobs
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Himalayas Cool Amid Global Climate Crisis, Stumping Scientists
Source– This post is based on the article “Scientists stunned as Himalayas get cooler despite global climate crisis” published in “Wion” on 13th December 2023. Why in the News? According to a study published in the journal Nature Geoscience, a surprising Himalayan phenomenon was highlighted that could slow down the impact of the global climate… Continue reading Himalayas Cool Amid Global Climate Crisis, Stumping Scientists
2024 is the International Year Of Camelids
Source– This post is based on the article “Why UN has declared 2024 the International Year Of Camelids” published in “Hindustan Times” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? The United Nations has named 2024 the International Year of Camelids to emphasize their vital role in the lives of global communities. What is the… Continue reading 2024 is the International Year Of Camelids
Sahitya Akademi announces awards
Source– This post is based on the article “Sahitya Akademi announces awards; Requiem in Raga Janki best English work” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? Sahitya Akademi has announced the annual Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 in 24 languages. The awards are for books published between January 2017 and December… Continue reading Sahitya Akademi announces awards
States can borrow an extra ₹2 lakh crore this fiscal year
Source- This post is based on the article “States can borrow an extra ₹2 lakh crore this year” published in “The Hindu” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? The Finance Ministry has allowed states to access approximately ₹2.04 lakh crore overall as additional borrowings beyond their net borrowing limits for the current fiscal… Continue reading States can borrow an extra ₹2 lakh crore this fiscal year
Noma added to WHO’s list of Neglected Tropical Disease
Source- This post is based on the article “Noma added to WHO’s list of Neglected Tropical Disease ” published in “DownToEarth” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently added ‘Noma’ to its official list of neglected tropical diseases (NTD). What is Noma? 1) It is a severe gangrenous… Continue reading Noma added to WHO’s list of Neglected Tropical Disease
Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2023
Source– This post is based on the article “PM addresses participants of Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2023” published in “PIB” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently PM Narendra Modi engaged in discussions with the participants during the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2023. What is Smart India Hackathon (SIH)?… Continue reading Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2023
Criteria for SC status in India
Source- This post is based on the article “National Commission for Scheduled Castes directs States to grant Scheduled Caste status to rehabilitated Bengali people” published in “PIB” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) directs States to grant Scheduled Caste status to the Namashudra, Paundra and Rajvanshi sub-castes… Continue reading Criteria for SC status in India
New Swarnima Loan Scheme
Source– This post is based on the article “NEW SWARNIMA LOAN SCHEME” published in “PIB” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently government has filed a reply in the Lok Sabha regarding the implementation of the Swarnima loan scheme. What is New Swarnima Loan Scheme? Aspect Details What is it? Loan scheme to… Continue reading New Swarnima Loan Scheme
Shakti Sadan: Rehabilitation of Trafficking Survivors
Source- This post is based on the article “REHABILITATION OF TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS” published in “PIB” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? The erstwhile ‘SwadharGreh’ and ‘Ujjawala Homes’, under ‘Mission Shakti’, have been merged and will now be known as ‘Shakti Sadan’. It is aimed at rehabilitation of women trafficking survivors. What is Shakti… Continue reading Shakti Sadan: Rehabilitation of Trafficking Survivors
