Source: The post is based on the article “Claudia Goldin wins 2023 Economics Nobel Prize for research on workplace gender gap” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? The Nobel Prize for economics has been awarded to Harvard University professor Claudia Goldin for her research that has advanced the understanding… Continue reading Claudia Goldin wins 2023 Economics Nobel Prize for research on workplace gender gap
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Udangudi Panangarupatti gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Udangudi Panangarupatti gets GI tag” published in “The Hindu” on 9th October 2023 What is the News? Udangudi ‘Panangkarupatti’ from Tamil Nadu has received a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. What is Udangudi Panangkarupatti? Udangudi Panangkarupatti is also referred to as palm jaggery. It is prepared using the… Continue reading Udangudi Panangarupatti gets GI tag
Norway’s Jon Fosse wins Nobel for literature
Source: The post is based on the article “Norway’s Jon Fosse wins Nobel for literature” published in “The Hindu” on 6th October 2023 What is the News? The Nobel Prize for Literature 2023 has been awarded to Norwegian author Jon Olav Fosse for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable. Who… Continue reading Norway’s Jon Fosse wins Nobel for literature
Bihana Didi’ wins Borlaug Award for introducing drought-tolerant rice in Odisha
Source: The post is based on the article “Bihana Didi’ wins Borlaug Award for introducing drought-tolerant rice in Odisha” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 26th September 2023. What is the News? Indian agriculture scientist Swati Nayak has become the third Indian agriculture scientist to win the prestigious Norman E Borlaug Award for 2023. The other… Continue reading Bihana Didi’ wins Borlaug Award for introducing drought-tolerant rice in Odisha
Seating capacity of 11,000 persons, largest LED media facade: Here is what state-of-the-art convention centre Yashobhoomi will offer
Source: The post is based on the article “Seating capacity of 11,000 persons, largest LED media facade: Here is what state-of-the-art convention centre Yashobhoomi will offer” published in Indian Express on 18th September 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced that he will inaugurate a state-of-the-art convention centre —‘Yashobhoomi’. What is Yashobhoomi?… Continue reading Seating capacity of 11,000 persons, largest LED media facade: Here is what state-of-the-art convention centre Yashobhoomi will offer
Salem sago gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Salem sago gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 12th September 2023 What is the News? Salem Starch and Sago Manufacturers Service Industrial Cooperative Society Ltd. (SAGOSERVE) from Tamil Nadu has received a Geographical Indication(GI) Tag for Salem sago. What is Salem sago? Source: The Hindu… Continue reading Salem sago gets GI tag
What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag
Source: The post is based on the article “What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag” published in TOI on 28th August 2023 What is the News? Chokuwa rice has received a GI (Geographical Indication) tag due to its exceptional quality and uniqueness. What is Chokuwa Rice? Chokuwa… Continue reading What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag
Govt Warns Citizens About Smishing Scam: How To Protect Against This Online Threat
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt Warns Citizens About Smishing Scam: How To Protect Against This Online Threat” published in Zee News on 27th August 2023 What is the News? The Indian government has warned people against a new scam called ‘Smishing’. What is Smishing? “Smishing” is a short form of “SMS”… Continue reading Govt Warns Citizens About Smishing Scam: How To Protect Against This Online Threat
Chinese navy is testing the most powerful coil gun ever built
Source: The post is based on the article “Chinese navy is testing the most powerful coil gun ever built” published in Business Standard on 26th August 2023 What is the News? The Chinese navy is reportedly testing the planet’s most powerful Coil Gun. What is a Coil Gun? Coil guns are also known as Gauss… Continue reading Chinese navy is testing the most powerful coil gun ever built
What is India’s new car safety rating protocol
Source: The post is based on the article “What is India’s new car safety rating protocol” published in Indian Express on 25th August 2023. Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP)?3 How has Bharat NCAP evolved?4 Why does car testing matter? What is the news? The Union Minister… Continue reading What is India’s new car safety rating protocol
