What is the News? The government of India has announced the merger of the Lok Sabha TV and the Rajya Sabha TV. The channels from now on will be known as Sansad TV. About the Lok Sabha TV(LSTV): The Lok Sabha TV has been in operation since 2006. It was the first Parliamentary channel of… Continue reading “Sansad TV”: A merger of the LSTV and the RSTV
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“St. George’s Orthodox Church” is set to become Monument of National Importance
What is the News? St. George’s Orthodox Church in Kerala is set to become a Centrally-protected monument of national importance. The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) will recognise the church for protecting it. Impact of this recognition: This will stop the demolition of the St. George’s Orthodox Church. The demolition started after the road widening project… Continue reading “St. George’s Orthodox Church” is set to become Monument of National Importance
Nagaland to revive barbed cages for criminals
What is the News? Some villages in Nagaland are trying to revive a traditional form of punishment. It involves punishing the criminals by putting them into barbed cages. About the Nagaland traditional form of punishment: Villages in Nagaland practice a traditional form of punishment that punishes social offenders or violators of Naga customary laws. They… Continue reading Nagaland to revive barbed cages for criminals
Prime Minister calls for e-marketing of “Channapatna toys”
What is the News? The Prime Minister has called upon to explore the possibility of e-marketing of Channapatna toys across the country and the world, during the India Toy Fair 2021, The PM advised the artisans to make use of advanced information technology(IT) technology to popularize toys across the world. About Channapatna Toys: Channapatna toys… Continue reading Prime Minister calls for e-marketing of “Channapatna toys”
Inscription of Vijayanagara king Krishnadevaraya death discovered
What is the news? The first-ever written inscription of the date of death of Vijayanagar king Krishnadevaraya discovered at Honnenahalli in Karnataka. About the inscription: The inscription is written in Kannada. According to the inscription, Krishnadevaraya was one of the greatest emperors of India who ruled from the South. He died on 17th October 1529… Continue reading Inscription of Vijayanagara king Krishnadevaraya death discovered
World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 2021
What is the News? The World Bank and UNESCO released the Education Finance Watch Report (EFW), 2021. About the Education Finance Watch Report: The report is a collaborative effort between the World Bank and UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report. It summarizes the available information on patterns and trends in education financing around the world.… Continue reading World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 2021
Govt announces new social media rules to curb its misuse
What is the news? The Government of India has released the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. It aims to regulate social media, digital news media and over-the-top (OTT) content providers. Key Provisions of the Rules: Social media companies and redressal: The government wants social media companies to have… Continue reading Govt announces new social media rules to curb its misuse
“Swachh Iconic Places”-12 sites to be transformed into ‘Swachh Tourist Destinations’
What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced 12 iconic sites. Sites will be covered under Phase IV of the Swachh Iconic Places(SIP) Initiative. Swachh Iconic Places(SIP) Initiative: It is an initiative of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti under Swachh Bharat Mission(Grameen). Aim: It aims… Continue reading “Swachh Iconic Places”-12 sites to be transformed into ‘Swachh Tourist Destinations’
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches “City Innovation Exchange(CiX)”
What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches the City Innovation exchange(CiX) platform. About City Innovation exchange(CiX) Platform: The platform aims to connect cities to innovators. It will help to design innovative solutions for pressing urban challenges. The platform is built on the philosophy of ‘everyone is an innovator’. The Smart… Continue reading Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches “City Innovation Exchange(CiX)”
What is “Pagri Sambhal Movement”?
What is the News? Farmers Union protesting against the three farm laws are celebrating February 23 as ‘Pagri Sambhal Diwas’ to remember the Pagri Sambhal Movement. About Pagri Sambhal Movement: The Pagri Sambhal movement was a successful farm agitation against British government. It forced the British government to repeal three laws related to agriculture back… Continue reading What is “Pagri Sambhal Movement”?
