Source: Times of India Contents1 About the news:2 Progress of tap connections in India:3 Why tap connections are important?4 Terms to know: About the news: In India, piped water isn’t universally available, and tap water isn’t potable in most of the country. Recently, Puri in Odisha has become the first Indian city to get 24×7 safe… Continue reading Tap it for India: Puri’s tap water is safe to drink.
Category: Miscellaneous
Students can now get 40% of university credits from e-courses
Source: Times of India Contents1 About the news:2 About the announcement3 About the SWAYAM Courses:4 The benefit of the credit transfer: About the news: The government has recently announced that from the 2021-22 academic session, students of 149 universities would be allowed to earn up to 40% of their required credits from among the over 800… Continue reading Students can now get 40% of university credits from e-courses
Defence Minister flags-in Indian Army Skiing Expedition, ARMEX-21
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Defence Minister has flagged-in the Indian Army Skiing Expedition (ARMEX-21) in New Delhi. About ARMEX-21: ARMEX-21 is an Army Skilling Expedition conducted by the Indian Army. Purpose: It was conducted in the mountain ranges of the Himalayan region to promote the adventure activity in the country and the… Continue reading Defence Minister flags-in Indian Army Skiing Expedition, ARMEX-21
UNESCO’s ‘Historic Urban Landscape’ project for Gwalior, Orchha launched
Source: AIR What is the News? UNESCO has selected Gwalior and Orchha cities of Madhya Pradesh under its “Historic Urban Landscape Project”. About Historic Urban Landscape Project: The Historic Urban Landscape Project was adopted in 2011 by UNESCO’s General Conference. The project aims for the inclusive and well-planned development of fast-growing historical cities while preserving… Continue reading UNESCO’s ‘Historic Urban Landscape’ project for Gwalior, Orchha launched
1.2 lakh Indian children lost caregivers: study
Source: The Hindu What is the News? A Global Study has been published in Lancet estimating the number of children who lost one or both parents or caregiver during Covid-19. About the study: The study was conducted by researchers from the CDC Covid-19 Response Team, University of Oxford, WHO and others. Coverage: It covered 21… Continue reading 1.2 lakh Indian children lost caregivers: study
India signed 26 pacts to fight drug menace
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 Coordination with International Organizations:3 Narco Coordination Centre(NCORD):4 SIMS Portal: What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has informed the Lok Sabha about the steps taken by the Government to combat illicit trafficking of narcotics, drugs, and psychotropic substances. Steps taken by the Government to combat… Continue reading India signed 26 pacts to fight drug menace
Explained: In new policy, what owners can or can’t do with their vintage vehicles
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Vintage Vehicles?3 How can vintage vehicles be used?4 Registration of Vintage Vehicles: What is the News? The Government of India has released the Draft Vintage cars Policy. The policy aims to not only regulate vintage cars and two-wheelers with strict dos and don’ts but also… Continue reading Explained: In new policy, what owners can or can’t do with their vintage vehicles
Government to set up a world-class ‘Indian Institute of Heritage’ at Noida
Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has decided to set up the ‘Indian Institute of Heritage’ at Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar. About Indian Institute of Heritage(IIH): Indian Institute of Heritage is a proposed institute to be set up by the Ministry of Culture. The institute would be a world-class university that… Continue reading Government to set up a world-class ‘Indian Institute of Heritage’ at Noida
Health above faith
Source: The Hindu What is the news? Recently, the Supreme Court canceled the annual Kanwar Yatra and held that the health of the public and their right to life are paramount. What is Kanwar Yatra? It is a pilgrimage organised in the Hindu calendar month of Shravana (Saavan). In which Kanwarias, devotees of Shiva, make a… Continue reading Health above faith
Midday meals leave a long-lasting impact: study
Source: The Hindu What is the News? A Study titled “Intergenerational nutrition benefits of India’s national school feeding program’” has been published in Nature Communications. The study used nationally representative data on mothers and their children from 1993 to 2016 to assess whether the mid-day meal scheme has supported intergenerational improvements in a child’s linear… Continue reading Midday meals leave a long-lasting impact: study
