Source– This post is based on the article “The art of Tantric Buddhism” published in “Live mint” on 2nd December 2023. Why in the News? The recently published book ‘Buddhism: A journey through art’, written by R. M. Woodward, looks at Asia’s Buddhist art traditions, especially Tantric Buddhist painting and sculpture. What is Tantric Buddhism?… Continue reading The art of Tantric Buddhism
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Green Credits Initiative
Source – This post is based on the article “What is the Green Credits scheme, which PM Modi mentioned at COP28” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st December 2023. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi launched the Global Green Credit Initiative at COP 28 in Dubai. What is Global Green Credit (GGC) Initiative?… Continue reading Green Credits Initiative
Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report 2023
Source– This post is based on the article “Union Minister For Jal Shakti Releases Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report For The Country For The Year 2023.” published on “PIB” on 1st December 2023. Why in the News? The Union Minister of Jal Shakti has released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for the… Continue reading Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report 2023
New highly fluorescent material for detection of anticancer drug Methotrexate (MTX) overdose
Source– This post is based on the article “New highly fluorescent material brings non-enzymatic approach for detection of anticancer drug Methotrexate known for toxicity at high dosage” published in “PIB” on 1st December 2023. Why in the News? Scientists of Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute of Department of… Continue reading New highly fluorescent material for detection of anticancer drug Methotrexate (MTX) overdose
Parthenon Sculptures
Source- This post is based on the article “What are the Parthenon Sculptures, at the centre of the row between Britain and Greece?” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th November 2023. Why in the News? Greece and the UK are engaged in a diplomatic row over the status of the Parthenon Sculptures housed at… Continue reading Parthenon Sculptures
Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts
Source– This post is based on the article “Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further three years” published in “PIB” on 29th November 2023. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for fast-track special courts (FTSCs) for three… Continue reading Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts
NASA Psyche spacecraft fired a laser at Earth
Source– This post is based on the article “Streaming HD videos from space? Why a NASA spacecraft fired a laser at Earth” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 November 2023. Why in the News? NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, currently nearly 16 million miles away in space, has transmitted a near-infrared laser at Earth. Space communication… Continue reading NASA Psyche spacecraft fired a laser at Earth
Golden Gate Declaration
Source- This post is based on the article “APEC summit | APEC leaders conclude 30th meeting with Golden Gate Declaration” published in “Wion” on 18 November 2023. Why in the News? The 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit 2023, held in San Francisco, United States, concluded with the adoption of Golden Gate Declaration. What… Continue reading Golden Gate Declaration
Generic drugs made available for Rare Diseases
Source– This post is based on the article “Generic drugs for 4 Rare diseases made available in India” published in “The Hindu” on 24 November 2023. Why in the News? The Union Health ministry has made available generic drugs for rare diseases for the first time. Presently, they are made available for four rare diseases Tyrosinemia-Type… Continue reading Generic drugs made available for Rare Diseases
Centre exempts CERT-In from purview of RTI Act
Source- This post is based on the article “Centre exempts CERT-In from purview of RTI Act” published in “The Hindu” on 24 November 2023. Why in the News? The Central government in its recent official order has exempted the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) from the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. What… Continue reading Centre exempts CERT-In from purview of RTI Act
