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‘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

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

Take steps to reduce unnecessary hysterectomies, Centre tells States

Source: The post is based on the article “Take steps to reduce unnecessary hysterectomies, Centre tells States” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023 What is the News? The Union Health Ministry has written to States and Union Territories to curb unnecessary and unjustified hysterectomies on poor, less-educated women, particularly in the rural areas.… Continue reading Take steps to reduce unnecessary hysterectomies, Centre tells States

NHRC flags rise in child abuse content on social media

Source: The post is based on the article “NHRC flags rise in child abuse content on social media” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Centre and states over a report that the circulation of child sexual abuse material… Continue reading NHRC flags rise in child abuse content on social media

Railways gets on track to overhaul signage system

Source: The post is based on the article “Railways gets on track to overhaul signage system” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways is set to introduce uniform signages at all stations across the country, ensuring a consistent and easy-to-understand system for passengers. The move is part of… Continue reading Railways gets on track to overhaul signage system

Palghat Gap: A break in the Western Ghats

Source: The post is based on the article “Palghat Gap: A break in the Western Ghats” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The Palghat Gap in the Western Ghats is a significant break in the mountain range, measuring about 40 km wide. What is Palghat Gap? Palghat Gap is… Continue reading Palghat Gap: A break in the Western Ghats

For Santiniketan, Unesco World Heritage status has been a decade-long wait

Source: The post is based on the article “For Santiniketan, Unesco World Heritage status has been a decade-long wait” published in Business Standard on 13th May 2023 What is the News? The International Council on Monuments and Sites, a UNESCO advisory body, has recommended that Santiniketan be included in the list of World Heritage Sites.… Continue reading For Santiniketan, Unesco World Heritage status has been a decade-long wait

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