Source: The post is based on the article “Amid VHP row over song in school, recalling Muhammad Iqbal, also the poet of Saare Jahan Se Achcha” published in Indian Express on 24th December 2022 What is the News? Police in Uttar Pradesh has booked the principal of a government school for hurting religious sentiments by… Continue reading Amid VHP row over song in school, recalling Muhammad Iqbal, also the poet of Saare Jahan Se Achcha
Category: Miscellaneous
A short history of the looted Benin Bronzes, 20 of which Germany has returned to Nigeria
Source: The post is based on the article “A short history of the looted Benin Bronzes, 20 of which Germany has returned to Nigeria” published in Indian Express on 24th December 2022 What is the News? Germany has returned the 20 Benin Bronzes that were looted in the 19th century to Nigeria at a ceremony.… Continue reading A short history of the looted Benin Bronzes, 20 of which Germany has returned to Nigeria
Centre to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food security law
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food security law” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is presently being given under the National Food Security Act(NFSA)?3 What is being changed now?4 What about Pradhan… Continue reading Centre to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food security law
Year End Review-2022: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review-2022: Ministry of Women and Child Development” published in PIB on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Women… Continue reading Year End Review-2022: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Palm-leaf manuscript museum with audio-visual technology opens window to little-known history
Source: The post is based on the article “Palm-leaf manuscript museum with audio-visual technology opens window to little-known history” published in The Hindu on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? Kerala Chief Minister will inaugurate a palm-leaf manuscript museum with modern audio-visual technology at the Central Archives Fort in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. What is the… Continue reading Palm-leaf manuscript museum with audio-visual technology opens window to little-known history
Year-end Review: Ministry of Ayush
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-end Review: Ministry of Ayush” published in PIB on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Ayush in 2022? WHO – Global Center for… Continue reading Year-end Review: Ministry of Ayush
With 9 new additions, registered Geographical Indications (GI) rise to 432
Source: The post is based on the article “With 9 new additions, registered Geographical Indications (GI) rise to 432” published in AIR on 20th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the items that have been given GI Tag recently?2.1 Assam Gamosa3 Telangana’s Tandur Red Gram4 Alibag White Onion of Maharashtra4.1 Raktsey Karpo… Continue reading With 9 new additions, registered Geographical Indications (GI) rise to 432
Year End Review 2022- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy” published in PIB on 21st December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Minority of New and Renewable Energy has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the… Continue reading Year End Review 2022- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Vadnagar, Sun Temple of Modhera and Unakoti: Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO
Source: The post is based on the article “Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 Which are the three sites added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?2.1 Sun Temple of Modhera3 Vadnagar 4 Unakoti What is the News?… Continue reading Vadnagar, Sun Temple of Modhera and Unakoti: Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO
Social Progress Index(SPI) for States and Districts received by EAC-PM, released
Source: The post is based on the article “Social Progress Index(SPI) for States and Districts received by EAC-PM, released” published in PIB on 21st December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Social Progress Index(SPI)?3 What are the key findings of the Social Progress Index(SPI)?4 What is the significance of Social Progress Index(SPI)?… Continue reading Social Progress Index(SPI) for States and Districts received by EAC-PM, released
