News: Prime Minister of India has addressed the valedictory function of the second National Youth Parliament Festival, 2021. Facts: National Youth Parliament Festival: It is organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India in collaboration with one of the State Governments. But this year, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has decided… Continue reading National Youth Parliament Festival 2021
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Union Minister inaugurates 5th National Kayakalp Awards
News: Union Minister of Health and family Welfare has inaugurated the 5th National Kayakalp Awards. Facts: National Kayakalp awards: It was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 2015 as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan to ensure hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness in Public Health Facilities in India. Aim: The award recognises and facilitates those… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates 5th National Kayakalp Awards
ISRO to adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs for promoting Space Education
News: Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced that ISRO will be adopting 100 Atal Tinkering Labs across the country to promote education in the field of STEM, Space education and space technology related Innovations for school students. Facts: Atal Tinkering Labs: It is an initiative by the Atal Innovation Mission,… Continue reading ISRO to adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs for promoting Space Education
Survey to enroll students, relaxing detention norm: Education Ministry to states
News: The Ministry of Education has issued guidelines to States for offering support to students during the closure of schools and when they reopen to minimize the impact of the pandemic on school education across the country, Facts: Key Guidelines: Door to Door Survey: States to conduct door-to-door surveys to identify children out of school… Continue reading Survey to enroll students, relaxing detention norm: Education Ministry to states
NIXI Offers free Domain in Local Indian Languages
News: The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) has announced that it will offer a free IDN (Internationalized Domain Name) in any of their preferred 22 official Indian languages along with every IN domain booked by the registrar. Facts: NIXI: It is a not for profit Organization established under section 8 of the Companies Act… Continue reading NIXI Offers free Domain in Local Indian Languages
Explained: The return of bird flu
News: After bird flu (avian influenza) was confirmed in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, high alert has been sounded in several states which have been reporting deaths of birds, including crows and migratory species. Facts: Bird flu or avian influenza: It is the name used to describe a viral infection that is… Continue reading Explained: The return of bird flu
NHRC recommends measures against manual scavenging
News: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has made a series of recommendations to the Centre to eradicate manual scavenging. Facts: Manual scavenging: It is the practice of manually cleaning, carrying, disposing of or handling human excreta. According to the 2011 Census, there are more than 26 Lakh insanitary latrines in the country and the… Continue reading NHRC recommends measures against manual scavenging
Government released Longitudinal Ageing Study in India(LASI)
News: Union Health Ministry has released the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India(LASI). Facts: LASI: It is a full scale national survey of scientific investigation of the health, economic, and social determinants and consequences of population ageing in India. Study conducted by: National Programme for Health Care of Elderly, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has… Continue reading Government released Longitudinal Ageing Study in India(LASI)
‘Using God’s name to sell articles illegal’
News: The Bombay High Court has held that the sale of items, claiming that they possess miraculous or supernatural powers via television advertisement is illegal. Facts: What was the matter? A petition was filed seeking a direction and injunction to prevent advertisements on television channels that promote the sale of articles like Hanuman Chalisa Yantra. The… Continue reading ‘Using God’s name to sell articles illegal’
Effect of air pollution on Pregnancy loss : Lancet study
News: Lancet has released a first of its kind study to estimate the effect of air pollution on pregnancy loss across the South Asia region. Facts: About the Study: The study combined data from household surveys on health from 1998-2016 (from women who reported at least one pregnancy loss and one or more live births) and estimated… Continue reading Effect of air pollution on Pregnancy loss : Lancet study
