Source: PIB What is the News? Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) Limited in association with the Ministry of External Affairs is about to set up an Atmanirbhar Bharat corner in 100 Indian Missions/ Embassies across the world. About Atmanirbhar Bharat corner: Atmanirbhar Bharat corner will be an exclusive space to promote Geographical… Continue reading TRIFED to set up Atmanirbhar Corner in Indian missions and embassies around the world
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Kerala has highest share of elderly in population, Bihar lowest
Source: TOI What is the News? Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MOSPI) has released a report titled “Elderly in India 2021”.The report is based on the findings of the Technical Group on Population Projections for India and States for 2011-2036. Key Findings of the Elderly in India 2021 Report: Growth of Elderly Population: The general… Continue reading Kerala has highest share of elderly in population, Bihar lowest
Australia keen that India joins Exercise Talisman Sabre
Source: The Hindu What Is The News ? Australia is keen that India join its biggest war games ‘Exercise Talisman Sabre’ in 2023. And a formal invite could be extended during Australian Defence Minister’s visit to India, in next couple of months. About Exercise Talisman Sabre According to the Australian Defence Ministry, Talisman Sabre 2021… Continue reading Australia keen that India joins Exercise Talisman Sabre
Black topping of world’s highest motorable road near LAC completed
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed and completed black topping of the world’s highest motorable road at Umling La Pass in Eastern Ladakh. The road was built under the ‘Project Himank’. About Project Himank: Project Himank is a project of the Border Roads Organisation(BRO) in the Ladakh region… Continue reading Black topping of world’s highest motorable road near LAC completed
Burning wood, coal for cooking can cause blindness: Study
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? Researchers from the University of Oxford and the Chinese Academy of Medical Science have conducted a study to understand the association between cooking with wood or coal and an increased risk of substantial eye diseases leading to blindness. Key Findings of the Study: Burning solid fuels such… Continue reading Burning wood, coal for cooking can cause blindness: Study
Agro-Automatic Weather Stations provide exact weather forecast to farmers
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Earth Science has said that 200 Agro-Automatic Weather Stations(AWS) are being installed under Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa(GKMS) scheme. About Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa(GKMS) Scheme: Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa(GKMS) scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Earth Science. Under the scheme, the India Meteorological Department(IMD)… Continue reading Agro-Automatic Weather Stations provide exact weather forecast to farmers
Parakram Diwas to commemorate 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Source: PIB What is the News? The government has declared 23rd January as Parakram Diwas to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The government has also instituted Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskaar to recognise the excellent work done by the individuals and institutions in the field of disaster management. About… Continue reading Parakram Diwas to commemorate 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Clinical trials of ‘Ashwagandha’ soon
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has collaborated with the U.K.’s London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) to conduct a study on ‘Ashwagandha’ for promoting recovery from COVID-19. About the Study: All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush. Under this… Continue reading Clinical trials of ‘Ashwagandha’ soon
Operation Blue Freedom: Team Of Special Forces Veterans, People With Disabilities To Scale Siachen Glacier
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The government of India has accorded sanction to Team CLAW to lead a team of people with disabilities to scale Siachen Glacier. It will be a new world record for the largest team of people with disabilities. This expedition is being undertaken as part of ‘Operation Blue Freedom’.… Continue reading Operation Blue Freedom: Team Of Special Forces Veterans, People With Disabilities To Scale Siachen Glacier
UNESCO study calls for sensitive reporting of rape cases
Source: The Hindu What is the news? A study on ‘Sexual Violence and the News Media: Issues, Challenges and Guidelines for Journalists in India’ has recommended that, nationally, a charter for news reporting of rape and sexual violence can be established by news industry leaders, which would ensure accountability and commitment to sensitive reporting of… Continue reading UNESCO study calls for sensitive reporting of rape cases
