What is the News? National public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has floated a tender to establish a new channel named DD International on the lines of BBC World. About DD International: DD International will be the second channel of Doordarshan after DD India. Purpose: The DD International channel will aim to be a truly global channel… Continue reading Centre to set up “DD International”- A BBC-like channel to push Indian views
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PM pays homage to “Lord Basaveshwara” on occasion of Basava Jayanthi
What is the News? The Prime Minister has greeted the people on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi, the Birth anniversary of Lord Basaveshwara. About Lord Basaveshwara: Basaveshwara is also known as Basavanna was born in Karnataka in 1131 CE. He was a Philosopher, Kannada Poet, Statesman and a social reformer. He is known as the… Continue reading PM pays homage to “Lord Basaveshwara” on occasion of Basava Jayanthi
Climate Change impact on Cave Arts of Sulawesi Island of Indonesia
What is the News? A new Australian study has suggested that climate change may be accelerating the degradation of Pleistocene-era rock paintings located in the Sulawesi Island of Indonesia. It is the world’s oldest cave art. About the study: Australian and Indonesian archaeological scientists conducted the study. The scientists examined around 11 caves and rock-shelters in… Continue reading Climate Change impact on Cave Arts of Sulawesi Island of Indonesia
“Cyclone Tauktae” expected to hit Gujarat
What is the News? Cyclone Tauktae (pronounced Tau-Te) is expected to hit southern Gujarat of the country. About Cyclone Tauktae: Cyclone ‘Tauktae‘ name was suggested by Myanmar. Tauktae means a highly vocal lizard gecko. This cyclone has been classified as a very severe cyclonic storm (VSCS). The Cyclone has been developed in the Arabian Sea.… Continue reading “Cyclone Tauktae” expected to hit Gujarat
What is causing ‘Mice Rain’ in Eastern Australia?
What is the News? The Government of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia is facing one of the worst mouse plagues. It has affected farmers, community members, and residents. In some affected areas, mice are falling out from rooftops causing “mice rain”. What is Mice Rain? The mice population in Australia has increased exponentially. These… Continue reading What is causing ‘Mice Rain’ in Eastern Australia?
Ministry of Culture is reprinting “Mongolian Kanjur” manuscripts
What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has taken up the project of reprinting 108 volumes of Mongolian Kanjur under the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM). Recently the Ministry announced that the reprinting of about 100 sets of Mongolian Kanjur will be completed by next year. These reprinted ones will be distributed in the… Continue reading Ministry of Culture is reprinting “Mongolian Kanjur” manuscripts
Centre releases “Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas”
What is the News? The Central Government has released new guidelines in the wake of the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in rural areas. About the Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas: Three Tier Structure: The guidelines recommend a three-tier structure to manage Covid-19 pandemic in rural areas: Firstly, to establish 30-bed Covid Care Centres(CCCs) in… Continue reading Centre releases “Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas”
US “CDC guidelines” for fully vaccinated people
What is the News? The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) said that fully vaccinated persons will no longer need their masks indoors and outdoors. About the CDC Guidelines: US’s CDC guidelines said that a fully vaccinated person can take off his/her masks. The new guidelines are only for people who are fully vaccinated. This… Continue reading US “CDC guidelines” for fully vaccinated people
Odisha’s “Bonda tribe” and other PVTG members infected with Covid-19
What is the News? As many as 21 tribals across eight different Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Odisha have tested positive for Covid-19. Among them, two persons are from the Bonda tribe. About Bonda Tribe: Bonda tribes are one of the 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) found in Odisha. Origin: Bonda tribes are… Continue reading Odisha’s “Bonda tribe” and other PVTG members infected with Covid-19
“Community Transmission”(CT) and “Categorisation of diseases”
What is the News? India is registering the highest number of cases globally every day. But the World Health Organization(WHO) Report mentions, India is yet to label itself in the category of community transmission(CT). Note: Currently, India has labelled itself in the category of ‘cluster of cases’ category. About Categorisation of diseases: In general, the… Continue reading “Community Transmission”(CT) and “Categorisation of diseases”
