Source: The post is based on the article “Cyclone Biparjoy: What is the ‘landfall’ of a cyclone?” published in Indian Express on 16th June 2023 What is the News? The landfall process of Cyclone Biparjoy has started near Jakhau port in the Gujarat Kutch district and will continue till midnight. What is the “landfall” of… Continue reading Cyclone Biparjoy: What is the ‘landfall’ of a cyclone?
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Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help
Source: The post is based on the article “Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help” published in Down To Earth on 15th June 2023 What is the News? Chite Lui River in Mizoram is in danger as it has been turned into a dumping ground. What is the Chite Lui River? Chite Lui River… Continue reading Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help
What is El Nino and how it impacts the monsoon
Source: The post is based on the article “What is El Nino and how it impacts the monsoon” published in The Hindu on 13th June 2023 What is the News? Any discussion on the Indian monsoon these days invariably has references to the El Nino phenomenon. What is El Nino? Click Here to read How… Continue reading What is El Nino and how it impacts the monsoon
Gilgit Manuscripts: National Archives of India organizes exhibition “Hamari Bhasha, Hamari Virasat” on the occasion of 75th International Archives Day
Source: The post is based on the article “National Archives of India organizes exhibition “Hamari Bhasha, Hamari Virasat” on the occasion of 75th International Archives Day” published in PIB on 11th June 2023 What is the News? The Minister of State for Culture has inaugurated an exhibition under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) titled… Continue reading Gilgit Manuscripts: National Archives of India organizes exhibition “Hamari Bhasha, Hamari Virasat” on the occasion of 75th International Archives Day
CoWIN vaccination data out, Centre denies breach
Source: The post is based on the article “CoWIN vaccination data out, Centre denies breach” published in The Hindu on 13th June 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has said that reports of data breach of beneficiaries who received COVID vaccination are without any basis and mischievous in nature.It… Continue reading CoWIN vaccination data out, Centre denies breach
Poshan app helps migrant workers access Anganwadi services during relocation
Source: The post is based on the article “Poshan app helps migrant workers access Anganwadi services during relocation” published in The Hindu on 13th June 2023 What is the News? More than 57,000 migrant workers have registered for the special one nation one Anganwadi programme by using the Poshan Tracker App on mobile phones. What… Continue reading Poshan app helps migrant workers access Anganwadi services during relocation
Government of India constitutes Peace Committee in Manipur under the Chairpersonship of Governor, Manipur
Source: The post is based on the article “Government of India constitutes Peace Committee in Manipur under the Chairpersonship of Governor, Manipur” published in PIB on 12th June 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has set up a peace committee in Manipur to facilitate the peace-making process among various ethnic group in… Continue reading Government of India constitutes Peace Committee in Manipur under the Chairpersonship of Governor, Manipur
Why the Gauhati HC quashed Nagaland govt’s notification banning dog meat’s sale and trade
Source: The post is based on the article “Why the Gauhati HC quashed Nagaland govt’s notification banning dog meat’s sale and trade” published in Nature on 12th June 2023 What is the News? The Gauhati High Court has quashed a 2020 order by the Nagaland government banning the trade and commercial sale of dog meat… Continue reading Why the Gauhati HC quashed Nagaland govt’s notification banning dog meat’s sale and trade
WHO report highlights significant impact of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Program on Public Health and Economic Savings
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Piped potable water across India will avert 4,00,000 diarrhoea deaths, finds WHO” published in The Hindu on 10th June 2023 “WHO report highlights significant impact of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Program on Public Health and Economic Savings” published in the PIB on 9th June 2023 What is the News? WHO has recently highlighted the substantial benefits… Continue reading WHO report highlights significant impact of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Program on Public Health and Economic Savings
Women learn to make Bagh print bags under ‘Safe Tourist Places project’
Source: The post is based on the article “Women learn to make Bagh print bags under ‘Safe Tourist Places project’” published in the Free Press Journal on 8th June 2023 What is the News? MP Tourism Board in association with district administration Dhar recently launched a training camp on manufacturing sustainable bags based on Bagh Print. The training… Continue reading Women learn to make Bagh print bags under ‘Safe Tourist Places project’
