Source: The post is based on the article “Records from lake sediments of Indus River Valley in Ladakh help reconstruct climate variation 19 to 6 thousand years ago” published in PIB on 31st May 2023 What is the News? A study has arrived at a conclusion that the cold desert of Ladakh saw a period… Continue reading Records from lake sediments of Indus River Valley in Ladakh help reconstruct climate variation 19 to 6 thousand years ago
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Joint Malnutrition Estimate: India sees reduction in stunting; but wasting, obesity are concerns: report
Source: The post is based on the article “India sees reduction in stunting; but wasting, obesity are concerns: report” published in The Hindu on 29th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key concerns highlighted by the Joint Malnutrition Estimate?3 What are the key findings of Joint Malnutrition Estimate?4 Does the global report is in sync with… Continue reading Joint Malnutrition Estimate: India sees reduction in stunting; but wasting, obesity are concerns: report
When Roman merchants and soldiers came to Madurai to trade in pepper
Source: The post is based on the article “When Roman merchants and soldiers came to Madurai to trade in pepper” published in The Hindu on 25th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the historical trade routes between Roman merchants and Madurai?3 About the trade between Romans and Pandyas4 What was the significance of Madurai? What is the… Continue reading When Roman merchants and soldiers came to Madurai to trade in pepper
Only six religion options make it to next Census form
Source: The post is based on the article “Only six religion options make it to next Census form” published in The Hindu on 27th May 2023 What is the News? Union Home Minister has recently released a report titled, “The Treatise on Indian Censuses Since 1981.” The report mentioned some changes introduced in the next census. About… Continue reading Only six religion options make it to next Census form
All-in-one policy plan to spread insurance in India
Source: The post is based on the article “All-in-one policy plan to spread insurance in India” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for an all-in-one insurance policy plan?3 About the all-in-one insurance policy4 What are the expected benefits of the all-in-one insurance policy plan?5 What are the amendments proposed by… Continue reading All-in-one policy plan to spread insurance in India
‘Sengol’ to be installed in the new parliament: Significance of the sceptre, first given to Nehru
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Sengol’ to be installed in the new parliament: Significance of the sceptre, first given to Nehru” published in the Indian Express on 25th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sengol?3 Why was the Sengol given to Nehru?4 How was the present Sengol made?5 How Sengol ceremony… Continue reading ‘Sengol’ to be installed in the new parliament: Significance of the sceptre, first given to Nehru
The Telangana- A.P. water dispute
Source: The post is based on the article “The Telangana- A.P. water dispute” published in The Hindu on 24th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the origin of the Krishna Water Dispute?3 What was the arrangement for water sharing after the bifurcation?4 What does each State claim?5 What is the stand of… Continue reading The Telangana- A.P. water dispute
‘73% Smart City projects completed’
Source: The post is based on the article “73% Smart City projects completed” published in The Hindu on 24th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Smart Cities Mission (SCM)?3 What is the progress in the Smart City Mission?4 What does the Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs say about the… Continue reading ‘73% Smart City projects completed’
Education Ministry holds meet on PARAKH aimed at unifying 60 school Boards
Source: The post is based on the article “Education Ministry holds meet on PARAKH aimed at unifying 60 school Boards” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Education and PARAKH (The National Assessment Centre) has organized the 1st National level workshop on assessment with States and UTs.… Continue reading Education Ministry holds meet on PARAKH aimed at unifying 60 school Boards
Key climate threshold likely to be breached in 5 years: UN
Source: The post is based on the article “Key climate threshold likely to be breached in 5 years: UN” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023 What is the News? According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report, global temperatures are likely to surge to record levels in the next five years, fuelled by… Continue reading Key climate threshold likely to be breached in 5 years: UN
