Source: The post is based on the article “No more bulk SIM cards as government steps in to curb fraud” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced several steps to combat the issue of fraudulent SIM cards. What are the steps announced by… Continue reading No more bulk SIM cards as government steps in to curb fraud
Category: Miscellaneous
Flood forecast app launched by Water Commission
Source: The post is based on the article “Flood forecast app launched by Water Commission” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The Central Water Commission(CWC) has launched an app, called ‘Floodwatch’. What is Floodwatch App? Purpose: To forecast the chances of floods a day in advance. – To provide… Continue reading Flood forecast app launched by Water Commission
INCOIS launches ‘SAMUDRA’ mobile app for seafarers and fishing community
Source: The post is based on the article “INCOIS launches ‘SAMUDRA’ mobile app for seafarers and fishing community” published in The Hindu on 14th August 2023. What is the News? Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services(INCOIS) has launched a new mobile application named ‘SAMUDRA’. What is the SAMUDRA app? Full Form: SAMUDRA stands for… Continue reading INCOIS launches ‘SAMUDRA’ mobile app for seafarers and fishing community
WHO and the Ministry of Ayush to host the first-ever Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO and the Ministry of Ayush to host the first-ever Global Summit on Traditional Medicine” published in PIB on 14th August 2023. What is the News? The first WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit will take place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. About First WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit: Organized… Continue reading WHO and the Ministry of Ayush to host the first-ever Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
Yelagiri hut shelters 200 years of hill tribe history
Source: The post is based on the article “Yelagiri hut shelters 200 years of hill tribe history” published in The Hindu on 14th August 2023. What is the News? Over 200 years ago, the Malaiyali tribe settled on Yelagiri hill in Tamil Nadu, building clay huts for various purposes. Today, only one old hut remains… Continue reading Yelagiri hut shelters 200 years of hill tribe history
GI tag to Mushkbudji will transform farmers of Sagam into entrepreneurs
Source: The post is based on the article “GI tag to Mushkbudji will transform farmers of Sagam into entrepreneurs” published in Greater Kashmir on 12th August 2023. What is the News? Mushkbudji Rice received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Mushkbudji Rice? Mushkbudji Rice is short, bold aromatic rice grown in the higher reaches… Continue reading GI tag to Mushkbudji will transform farmers of Sagam into entrepreneurs
CBI Academy joins Interpol Global Academy Network
Source: The post is based on the article “CBI Academy joins Interpol Global Academy Network” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Academy has joined the Interpol Global Academy Network. What is the Interpol Global Academy Network? INTERPOL Global Academy Network was launched in… Continue reading CBI Academy joins Interpol Global Academy Network
Story of the Assam Rifles, against whom Manipur Police have filed an FIR
Source: The post is based on the article “Story of the Assam Rifles, against whom Manipur Police have filed an FIR” published in Indian Express on 10th August 2023. What is the News? Manipur Police have registered a criminal case against the Assam Rifles for obstruction of duty and criminal intimidation. The police have accused… Continue reading Story of the Assam Rifles, against whom Manipur Police have filed an FIR
Trial done in India shows nutrition support prevents TB, related deaths
Source: The post is based on the article “Trial done in India shows nutrition support prevents TB, related deaths” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. What is the News? A trial conducted in India highlights the importance of nutritional supplementation in significantly reducing the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) among household contacts of TB… Continue reading Trial done in India shows nutrition support prevents TB, related deaths
Why no disaggregated data on tribal populations, asks House panel
Source: The post is based on the article “Why no disaggregated data on tribal populations, asks House panel” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What did the Parliamentary committee said on the health conditions of Tribal Population?3 What are the concerns raised by the Parliamentary committee?4 What are… Continue reading Why no disaggregated data on tribal populations, asks House panel
