Category: Miscellaneous

Source: The post is based on the article “Portal launched to report violation of ban on e-cigarettes”  published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2023. What is the News? The Union government has asked the state governments to effectively implement the Centre’s ban on e-cigarettes. What are e-cigarettes? Click Here to read About the ban… Continue reading Portal launched to report violation of ban on e-cigarettes

Source: The post is based on the article “Use any Indian language as optional medium, says CBSE”  published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the National Education policy say on the use of Indian Languages as a medium of instruction in schools?3 What are the challenges in… Continue reading Use any Indian language as optional medium, says CBSE

Source: The post is based on the article “Why is Kerch Bridge attack significant?”  published in The Hindu On 21st July 2023 What is the News? The Kerch Bridge has come under attack. One section of the bridge was damaged in what the Russians called an attack by two Ukrainian sea drones. What is Kerch… Continue reading Why is Kerch Bridge attack significant?

Source: The post is based on the article “40% of districts do not have nursing colleges, Health Ministry data show”  published in The Hindu on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the present status of Nursing services in India?3 What does the WHO say on the global nursery workforce?4 What is… Continue reading 40% of districts do not have nursing colleges, Health Ministry data show

Source: The post is based on the article “A third of Central varsity teaching positions lying vacant”  published in The Hindu on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the data regarding the vacant position lying in Central Universities across India?3 What are the main reasons for these higher vacancies in Central… Continue reading A third of Central varsity teaching positions lying vacant

Source: The post is based on the article “Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala”  published in The Hindu on 19th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the new semi-high speed train proposed by Kerala?3 Why are high speed trains a priority?4 What happened to the High Speed Rail Corridor and Silverline… Continue reading Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala

Source: The post is based on the article “India reports a record 93% DPT3 immunization coverage in 2022: WHO”  published in The Hindu b19th July 2023 What is the News? The WHO and UNICEF estimates for national immunization coverage for 2022 has been released recently. As per the estimate, the coverage rate for DPT3 vaccine… Continue reading India reports a record 93% DPT3 immunization coverage in 2022: WHO