What is the News? The Indian Army has conducted the live fire exercises in Ladakh using tanks and helicopters. About the Exercise The exercise was conducted at a Super High Altitude Area —one higher than 15,000 feet in Ladakh. It was conducted under the aegis of the Leh-based 14 Corps. Purpose: The exercise reviewed the… Continue reading Army conducts exercise with armoured elements in Ladakh
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Ayush Ministry kickstarts campaign to distribute prophylactic medicines
What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has launched a campaign of distributing Ayush prophylactic medicines and written guidelines on diet and lifestyle. Moreover, the National Medicinal Plants Board(NMPB) has also launched a national campaign to promote the cultivation of medicinal plants in the country. What are Prophylactic medicines? A prophylactic is a medication… Continue reading Ayush Ministry kickstarts campaign to distribute prophylactic medicines
Centre targets five areas for reforms in higher education
Source: This post is based on the article “Centre targets five areas for reforms in higher education” published in Livemint on 1st September 2021. What is the News? University Grants Commission(UGC) has identified five key areas of focus in the next phase of reforms in the higher education sector. Which are those Five Focus Areas?… Continue reading Centre targets five areas for reforms in higher education
What is the ‘school bubble’ Karnataka has proposed for its students?
Source: This post is based on the Article “What is the ‘school bubble” published in “The Indian Express” on 31st August 2021. What is the News? The Covid-19 technical advisory committee (TAC) constituted by the Karnataka government has proposed the ‘school bubble’ concept to mitigate the spread of the disease among children (aged below 18)… Continue reading What is the ‘school bubble’ Karnataka has proposed for its students?
PM to release a special commemorative coin on the occasion of 125th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Source: This post is based on the article “125th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada” published in PIB on 1st September 2021. What is the News? The Prime Minister will release a special commemorative coin of ₹125 on the occasion of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Ji. About Srila Bhaktivedanta… Continue reading PM to release a special commemorative coin on the occasion of 125th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
New initiative in J&K to restore lost glory of Pashmina shawls
Source: This post is based on the article “J&K to restore lost glory of Pashmina shawls” published in “The Hindu” on 31st August, 2021. What is the News? The administration of Jammu and Kashmir is taking various initiatives to restore the lost glory of Pashmina Shawls. What are Pashmina Shawls? Pashmina Shawl is a fine… Continue reading New initiative in J&K to restore lost glory of Pashmina shawls
Dara Shikoh never became emperor. But he was a true child of India
Source: This post is based on the article “Dara Shikoh never became emperor” published in “Indian Express” on 31st August,2021. What is the News? At a time when incidents of intolerance in the name of faith are being reported from Afghanistan, Dara Shikoh, one of India’s most enlightened thinkers, needs to be remembered. About Dara… Continue reading Dara Shikoh never became emperor. But he was a true child of India
PM dedicates renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak to the nation
Source: This post is based on the article “PM dedicates renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak to the nation” published in the PIB on 28th August 2021. Context To pay homage to Jallianwala Bagh brave hearts, PM dedicated renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak to the nation. PM also inaugurated Museum Galleries at the Smarak. What… Continue reading PM dedicates renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak to the nation
PIB Shillong Organizes Webinar on ‘Unsung Heroes of Meghalaya’ to Commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Source: This post is based on the article “PIB Shillong Organizes Webinar on ‘Unsung Heroes of Meghalaya’ to Commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” published in PIB on 28th August 2021. What is the News? Press Information Bureau, Shillong has held a virtual discussion on ‘Unsung Heroes of Meghalaya’ as part of the nationwide celebration of… Continue reading PIB Shillong Organizes Webinar on ‘Unsung Heroes of Meghalaya’ to Commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Govt launches e-Photo Exhibition “Making of the Constitution” and Virtual Film Poster Exhibition “Chitranjali@75”
Source: PIB (Article 1 and Article 2) What is the News? The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting has inaugurated the e-Photo exhibition “Making of the Constitution” and the Virtual Film Poster Exhibition “Chitranjali@75” as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Note: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is a series of events to be organised by… Continue reading Govt launches e-Photo Exhibition “Making of the Constitution” and Virtual Film Poster Exhibition “Chitranjali@75”
