Source: The post is based on the article “Protest against ST demand turns violent in Manipur, curfew imposed in entire state” published in Indian Express on 4th May 2023 What is the News? The Manipur government has imposed a curfew in most of the districts and suspended mobile internet services in the entire state after… Continue reading Who are Meiteis: Protest against ST demand turns violent in Manipur, curfew imposed in entire state
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Copper plates decoded by Pune-based Bhandarkar Institute sheds light on celebrated ancient Sanskrit poetess Shilabhattarika
Source: The post is based on the article “Copper plates decoded by Pune-based Bhandarkar Institute sheds light on celebrated ancient Sanskrit poetess Shilabhattarika” published in The Hindu on 3rd May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Who was Shilabhattarika? 3 What did the researchers find out about Shilabhattarika?4 Who was Pulakeshin II? What is the News?… Continue reading Copper plates decoded by Pune-based Bhandarkar Institute sheds light on celebrated ancient Sanskrit poetess Shilabhattarika
NMIS 2021-22: Karnataka ranked the most ‘innovative’ State in manufacturing
Source: The post is based on the article “Karnataka ranked the most ‘innovative’ State in manufacturing” published in The Hindu on 2nd May 2023 What is the News? National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22 has been released. What is the National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22? Conducted by: Department of Science and Technology (DST) and… Continue reading NMIS 2021-22: Karnataka ranked the most ‘innovative’ State in manufacturing
National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22 findings released, can help enhance competitiveness of Indian manufacturing
Source: The post is based on the article “National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22 findings released, can help enhance competitiveness of Indian manufacturing” published in PIB on 1st May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22?3 What are the major findings of the NMIS survey?4 What are… Continue reading National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22 findings released, can help enhance competitiveness of Indian manufacturing
Geomagnetic pearl oscillations increase in the recovery phase of geomagnetic storms
Source: The post is based on the article “Geomagnetic pearl oscillations increase in the recovery phase of geomagnetic storms” published in PIB on 2nd May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Geomagnetic Storms?3 How do Geomagnetic Storms impact Earth’s magnetic field?4 What are Pc1 pearl oscillations? What is the News? Researchers have traced… Continue reading Geomagnetic pearl oscillations increase in the recovery phase of geomagnetic storms
Dima Hasao insurgent group signs peace pact with Assam, Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Dima Hasao insurgent group signs peace pact with Assam, Centre” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023 What is the News? Dimasa National Liberation Army(DNLA) has signed a peace agreement with the Assam Government and the Centre. What is Dimasa National Liberation Army(DNLA)? Dimasa National Liberation… Continue reading Dima Hasao insurgent group signs peace pact with Assam, Centre
Bihan Mela: A seed festival aims to help tribal Kondh farmers in Odisha return to their agricultural traditions
Source: The post is based on the article “Bihan Mela: A seed festival aims to help tribal Kondh farmers in Odisha return to their agricultural traditions” published in Down To Earth on 1st May 2023 What is the News? The members of the Kondh tribe in Odisha have added one more event to their calendar… Continue reading Bihan Mela: A seed festival aims to help tribal Kondh farmers in Odisha return to their agricultural traditions
Govt. moots star rating system for water taps, sanitary fixtures
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. moots star rating system for water taps, sanitary fixtures” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is in the process of bringing in a star rating system for water fixtures similar to the ratings of electrical appliances. About… Continue reading Govt. moots star rating system for water taps, sanitary fixtures
Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery: 100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting
Source: The post is based on the article “100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting” published in TOI on 27th April 2023 What is the News? More than 100 delegates from 30 countries as part of the pre-G20 meeting have visited the Hemis and Thiksey monasteries. What is Hemis Monastery? Hemis Monastery is… Continue reading Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery: 100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting
Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple
Source: The post is based on the article “Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple” published in The Hindu on 27th April 2023 What is the News? Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has urged the government to conserve the historically significant structures, including the 600-year-old ‘Vilakkumadom’, at Sree Mahavishnu… Continue reading Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple
