Source: The post is based on the article “SMART-PDS, a technological driven initiative should be implemented in all States/UTs: Union Minister” published in PIB on 2nd March 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution have said that all states should implement SMART-PDS at the earliest. What are… Continue reading SMART-PDS, a technological driven initiative should be implemented in all States/UTs: Union Minister
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The sophisticated anatomy of heat waves
Source: The post is based on the article “The sophisticated anatomy of heat waves” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Heat Waves?3 How do Heat Waves originate in India?4 How do La Nina and El Nino impact Heat waves? What is the News? India Meteorological Department… Continue reading The sophisticated anatomy of heat waves
Within Earth’s inner core may lurk an ‘innermost’, fifth layer
Source: The post is based on the article “Within Earth’s inner core may lurk an ‘innermost’, fifth layer” published in Times Now on 26th February 2023 What is the News? Seismologists at The Australian National University(ANU) have documented the evidence of a distinct fifth layer of earth at the centremost part of Earth— the “innermost… Continue reading Within Earth’s inner core may lurk an ‘innermost’, fifth layer
Supreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mission Shakti?3 What are protection officers?4 What has the Supreme Court asked the government? What is the News? The… Continue reading Supreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases
eSanjeevani app a great boon for people, says PM
Source: The post is based on the article “eSanjeevani app a great boon for people, says PM” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 What is the News? Prime Minister in his Mann Ki Baat address, said experiments such as eSanjeevani application had ensured medical services to people living in far-flung areas of the… Continue reading eSanjeevani app a great boon for people, says PM
As part of Banjara community outreach, Union government to mark Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti
Source: The post is based on the article “As part of Banjara community outreach, Union government to mark Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 What is the News? The Government of India is celebrating the birth anniversary of Banjara community icon Santh Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti for the first time… Continue reading As part of Banjara community outreach, Union government to mark Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti
Education minister launches ‘Jaadui Pitara’ learning material for foundational years
Source: The post is based on the article “Education minister launches ‘Jaadui Pitara’ learning material for foundational years” published in Hindustan Times on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? Union Education Minister has launched an innovative learning material for foundational years of children called “Jaadui Pitara”. What is Jaadui Pitara? ‘Jaadui Pitara’ or ‘Magic… Continue reading Education minister launches ‘Jaadui Pitara’ learning material for foundational years
EPFO issues guidelines for employees, pensioners to opt for higher pension
Source: The post is based on the article “EPFO issues guidelines for employees, pensioners to opt for higher pension” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023. What is the News? In compliance with the Supreme Court’s November 2022 judgement, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued instructions to all its regional and zonal… Continue reading EPFO issues guidelines for employees, pensioners to opt for higher pension
What is Lavani, and why is Maharashtra’s folk dance form in controversy?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Lavani, and why is Maharashtra’s folk dance form in controversy?” published in Indian Express on 17th February 2023 What is the News? NCP leader has directed members of his party to not organize public shows in the name of Lavani. What is Lavani? The word… Continue reading What is Lavani, and why is Maharashtra’s folk dance form in controversy?
Designation of Organisations/individuals as ‘Terrorist Organization’/ ‘Terrorist’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967(UAPA)
Source: The post is based on the article “Designation of Organisations/individuals as ‘Terrorist Organization’/ ‘Terrorist’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967(UAPA)” published in PIB on 17th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the UAPA Act?3 How individuals are declared terrorists?4 How can individuals remove the terrorist tag? What is the News?… Continue reading Designation of Organisations/individuals as ‘Terrorist Organization’/ ‘Terrorist’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967(UAPA)
