Source: The post is based on the article “India climbs eight places to 127 in global gender index: WEF report” published in The Hindu on 22ndJune 2023 What is the News? The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released the Gender Gap Report, 2023. What is the Global Gender Gap Report, 2023? The Global Gender Gap… Continue reading India climbs eight places to 127 in global gender index: WEF report
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India unable to fill 30% of cybersecurity jobs due to skill gap
Source: The post is based on the article “India unable to fill 30% of cybersecurity jobs due to skill gap” published in The Hindu on 22ndJune 2023 What is the News? TeamLease Digital has released its latest research study titled “Cybersecurity: Securing India’s Digital Frontier”. The research study sheds light on the rapid growth and… Continue reading India unable to fill 30% of cybersecurity jobs due to skill gap
Archaeologist finds Mesolithic-era rock painting in Andhra’s Guntur
Source: The post is based on the article “Archaeologist finds Mesolithic-era rock painting in Andhra’s Guntur” published in The Hindu on 20th June 2023 What is the News? Archeologists have discovered a Mesolithic period rock painting in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. What have the archaeologists discovered? Archeologists have discovered a Mesolithic period rock painting in… Continue reading Archaeologist finds Mesolithic-era rock painting in Andhra’s Guntur
GSI proposes ‘Geo Heritage’ tag for Jurassic age ‘Natural Arch’ in Odisha
Source: The post is based on the article “GSI proposes ‘Geo Heritage’ tag for Jurassic age ‘Natural Arch’ in Odisha” published in New Indian Express on 18th June 2023 What is the News? The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has proposed declaring the ‘Brahmani Natural Arch’ in the Sundargarh forest division of Odisha as a… Continue reading GSI proposes ‘Geo Heritage’ tag for Jurassic age ‘Natural Arch’ in Odisha
Humans’ groundwater extraction has affected the earth’s rotation: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Humans’ groundwater extraction has affected the earth’s rotation: study” published in The Hindu on 20th June 2023 What is the News? A study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters reveals that extensive groundwater extraction by humans has resulted in the earth’s axis tilting nearly 80 cm… Continue reading Humans’ groundwater extraction has affected the earth’s rotation: study
Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile
Source: The post is based on the article “Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? Scientists from Chile have discovered a new species of duck-billed dinosaur in the far south of Chile. What is a Duck-billed Dinosaur? Duck-billed Dinosaur is… Continue reading Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile
‘Soul of Steel’: Backed by Indian Army, Extreme Himalayan Challenge a Test Beyond Assumed Physical Limits
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Soul of Steel: Backed by Indian Army, Extreme Himalayan Challenge a Test Beyond Assumed Physical Limits” published in News18 on 17th June 2023 What is the News? A first-of-its-kind event, the ‘Soul of Steel Himalayan Challenge’ was recently conducted in the forward areas of the Garhwal Himalayan… Continue reading ‘Soul of Steel’: Backed by Indian Army, Extreme Himalayan Challenge a Test Beyond Assumed Physical Limits
Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur
Source: The post is based on the article “Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur” published in PIB on 18th June 2023 What is the News? The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2021 is being conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur. What is the Gandhi Peace Prize? Gandhi Peace Prize… Continue reading Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur
Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers
Source: The post is based on the article “Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 What is the News? As India is working on creating integrated theatre commands, a common Annual Confidential Report (ACR) for all defence officers has been mooted. About the common Annual Confidential Report (ACR) Need:… Continue reading Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers
India has similar geologic history to parts of South Africa, Australia: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “India has similar geologic history to parts of South Africa, Australia: Study” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 What is the News? According to a study, India hosts remarkably well-preserved volcanic and sedimentary rocks as old as 3.5 billion years and has a similar geologic… Continue reading India has similar geologic history to parts of South Africa, Australia: Study
