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 What is the News? According to a Right To Information(RTI) reply, over 30% of teaching positions are lying vacant in 45 Central Universities across India. What is the data regarding… Continue reading A third of Central varsity teaching positions lying vacant
Category: Miscellaneous
Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala
Source: The post is based on the article “Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2023 What is the News? Kerala has proposed a new semi-high speed train project expected as an alternative to the Silver Line project. What is the new semi-high speed train proposed by Kerala?… Continue reading Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala
India reports a record 93% DPT3 immunization coverage in 2022: WHO
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
Why are Hollywood writers and actors on strike?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why are Hollywood writers and actors on strike?” published in The Hindu on 18th July 2023 What is the News? Hollywood actors joined the ongoing strike of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) after their contract negotiations with studios broke down. This is Hollywood’s biggest labour fight… Continue reading Why are Hollywood writers and actors on strike?
How safe is your car? All about BharatNCAP
Source: The post is based on the article “How safe is your car? All about Bharat NCAP” published in Livemint on 17th July 2023 What is the News? India will get its own crash safety star rating for four-wheelers called Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) from 1st October,2023.This will help make cars safer than… Continue reading How safe is your car? All about BharatNCAP
Lightning not a natural disaster, says Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Lightning not a natural disaster, says Centre” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Government is not in favour of declaring Lightning a natural disaster as deaths caused by it can be prevented by making people aware of safety steps.… Continue reading Lightning not a natural disaster, says Centre
Government forms new panel to review all NSO data
Source: The post is based on the article “Government forms new panel to review all NSO data” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has replaced the Standing Committee on Economic Statistics (SCES) with a Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS). Why has… Continue reading Government forms new panel to review all NSO data
Govt effort on to curb vector-borne diseases
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt effort on to curb vector-borne diseases ” published in Livemint on 15th July 2023 What is the News? The Union health ministry has sounded the alarm on a vector-borne disease outbreak with record rainfall in North India creating a favourable breeding ground for disease-carrying mosquitoes. What are… Continue reading Govt effort on to curb vector-borne diseases
New Scorpene class submarines for the Navy: Why they are a crucial buy
Source: The post is based on the article “New Scorpene class submarines for the Navy: Why they are a crucial buy” published in Indian Express on 15th July 2023 What is the News? The Defence Acquisition Council has cleared proposals worth thousands of crores to buy three additional Scorpene submarines and 26 Rafale Marine fighter… Continue reading New Scorpene class submarines for the Navy: Why they are a crucial buy
What is the Guillain-Barré Syndrome?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Guillain-Barré Syndrome?” published in Indian Express on 14th July 2023 What is the News? The Peruvian Government has declared a state of national emergency for up to three months due to a spike in the number of cases of a rare neurological disorder called… Continue reading What is the Guillain-Barré Syndrome?
