Source: PIB What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the International Cooperation and Convention Centre – Rudraksh in Varanasi. About Rudraksh: Rudraksh is an international cooperation and convention centre that will offer a glimpse of the cultural richness of Varanasi. The centre has been built with the assistance from Japan International Cooperation Agency.… Continue reading PM inaugurates the International Cooperation and Convention Centre – Rudraksh in Varanasi
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Covid-19: Here’s everything you need to know about ‘cytomegalovirus’
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Cytomegalovirus (CMV)?3 Symptoms of CMV:4 How is CMV transmitted?5 Covid-19 Connection: What is the News? Sporadic cases of cytomegalovirus (CMV) are being reported from Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, making it the latest post-covid complication. What is Cytomegalovirus (CMV)? Cytomegalovirus(CMV) is also known as Human Herpesvirus 5… Continue reading Covid-19: Here’s everything you need to know about ‘cytomegalovirus’
Draft Drone Rules, 2021 released
Source: The Hindu, Livemint, TOI 1, TOI 2, Pib What is the news? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has released Draft Drone Rules, 2021, for public consultation until August 5. The rules will replace the Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2021, notified on March 12, 2021. Key provisions Here are some key provisions of the Draft… Continue reading Draft Drone Rules, 2021 released
Cabinet approves continuation of centrally sponsored scheme National AYUSH Mission
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the National Ayush Mission as a ‘Centrally-sponsored scheme for another five years till 2026. About National Ayush Mission: National AYUSH Mission is a ‘Centrally-sponsored scheme’ launched by the Government of India in 2014. The mission is being implemented by the Ministry… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of centrally sponsored scheme National AYUSH Mission
India’s neurological disease burden rising
Source: The Hindu What is the News? India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative has published in Lancet the first-ever comprehensive estimates of disease burden due to neurological disorders in India from 1990 to 2019. Note: India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative is a collaborative effort between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Public Health Foundation of… Continue reading India’s neurological disease burden rising
India to display relics of St. Ketevan
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 Who was St Queen Ketevan?3 Where were her relics found?4 What has happened now? What is the News? According to the Archaeological Survey of India(ASI), the relics of St. Queen Ketevan that were found in Goa in 2005 are likely to be put on display in India… Continue reading India to display relics of St. Ketevan
Bihar’s Kesaria Buddha stupa waterlogged
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Kesaria Buddha stupa in east Champaran district of Bihar is waterlogged following floods in some parts of the districts. Contents1 About Kesaria Buddha Stupa: 2 Origin of Kesariya Stupa: 3 Discovered by: 4 Significance: About Kesaria Buddha Stupa: Kesariya Stupa is a Buddhist stupa in Kesariya located at a distance of 110 kilometres from… Continue reading Bihar’s Kesaria Buddha stupa waterlogged
Records of freedom fighters to be digitised
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Union Culture Minister has said that the National Archives records related to the life, struggle, and strife of our freedom fighters would be digitised within a year as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. About Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the… Continue reading Records of freedom fighters to be digitised
Investing in water, sanitation and hygiene can fuel economic recovery: Report
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 About Mission Critical Report:3 Key Findings of the Report:4 Recommendations: What is the News? Water Aid, an international non-profit organisation has released a report titled “Mission-critical: Invest in water, sanitation, and hygiene for a healthy and green economic recovery”. About Mission Critical Report: The Mission Critical… Continue reading Investing in water, sanitation and hygiene can fuel economic recovery: Report
Women suffer more health-related misery than men
Source: TOI What is the news? Recent findings of World Health Statistics report of 2021, indicating gender inequality in terms of quality of life of women as compared to men. Key findings Gender inequality mars the quality of life as women age, in much of the world. Hostile social norms undo women’s bodily advantage –… Continue reading Women suffer more health-related misery than men
