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
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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
Lack of committees against sexual harassment is disquieting, says SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Lack of committees against sexual harassment is disquieting, says SC” published in The Hindu on 13th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the observations made by the Supreme Court on the PoSH Act?3 What is the Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act,2013?4… Continue reading Lack of committees against sexual harassment is disquieting, says SC
Common uniform for brigadiers and above rank officers in Army
Source: The post is based on the article “Common uniform for brigadiers and above rank officers in Army” published in The Hindu on 11th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How will the uniforms worn by Senior Army officers change?3 What is the reason for making this change?4 Is this the first time that… Continue reading Common uniform for brigadiers and above rank officers in Army
Who are the Meitei, Manipur’s valley-dwellers with an old and rich history?
Source: The post is based on the article “Who are the Meitei, Manipur’s valley-dwellers with an old and rich history?” published in Indian Express on 11th May 2023 What is the News? The All-Tribal Students’ Union of Manipur (ATSUM) has carried out a solidarity march in order to oppose the demand of the Meitei Community… Continue reading Who are the Meitei, Manipur’s valley-dwellers with an old and rich history?
National Medical Commission (NMC): Foreign medical graduates can intern in any State
Source: The post is based on the article “Foreign medical graduates can intern in any State” published in The Hindu on 11th May 2023 What is the News? The National Medical Commission(NMC) has allowed foreign medical graduates who have passed their screening test to intern at non-teaching hospitals. This has been announced as a one-time… Continue reading National Medical Commission (NMC): Foreign medical graduates can intern in any State
Study on sludge finds high potential for use as fertilizer after treatment
Source: The post is based on the article “Study on sludge finds high potential for use as fertilizer after treatment” published in The Hindu on 11th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sludge?3 What is the government initiative to treat sludge?4 What did the study find about Sludge treatment in India? What… Continue reading Study on sludge finds high potential for use as fertilizer after treatment
