Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister of Education releases the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023” published in the PIB on 2nd June 2023 What is the News? Union Minister of Education and Skill Development has released the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023. Note: The first set of Regulations… Continue reading Union Minister of Education releases the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023
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Records from lake sediments of Indus River Valley in Ladakh help reconstruct climate variation 19 to 6 thousand years ago
Source: The post is based on the article “Records from lake sediments of Indus River Valley in Ladakh help reconstruct climate variation 19 to 6 thousand years ago” published in PIB on 31st May 2023 What is the News? A study has arrived at a conclusion that the cold desert of Ladakh saw a period… Continue reading Records from lake sediments of Indus River Valley in Ladakh help reconstruct climate variation 19 to 6 thousand years ago
Joint Malnutrition Estimate: India sees reduction in stunting; but wasting, obesity are concerns: report
Source: The post is based on the article “India sees reduction in stunting; but wasting, obesity are concerns: report” published in The Hindu on 29th May 2023 What is the News? Recently, a Joint Malnutrition Estimate was released by the UNICEF, the WHO and the World Bank. What are the key concerns highlighted by the Joint Malnutrition Estimate? The world… Continue reading Joint Malnutrition Estimate: India sees reduction in stunting; but wasting, obesity are concerns: report
When Roman merchants and soldiers came to Madurai to trade in pepper
Source: The post is based on the article “When Roman merchants and soldiers came to Madurai to trade in pepper” published in The Hindu on 25th May 2023 What is the News? This article discusses the historical trade routes between Roman merchants and the city of Madurai (Pandya Dynasty). What are the historical trade routes between Roman merchants and Madurai?… Continue reading When Roman merchants and soldiers came to Madurai to trade in pepper
Only six religion options make it to next Census form
Source: The post is based on the article “Only six religion options make it to next Census form” published in The Hindu on 27th May 2023 What is the News? Union Home Minister has recently released a report titled, “The Treatise on Indian Censuses Since 1981.” The report mentioned some changes introduced in the next census. About… Continue reading Only six religion options make it to next Census form
All-in-one policy plan to spread insurance in India
Source: The post is based on the article “All-in-one policy plan to spread insurance in India” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 What is the News? Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) is devising an affordable product covering health, life, property, and accident risks to give citizens protection, and expedite claim settlements by linking death registries onto one industry… Continue reading All-in-one policy plan to spread insurance in India
‘Sengol’ to be installed in the new parliament: Significance of the sceptre, first given to Nehru
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Sengol’ to be installed in the new parliament: Significance of the sceptre, first given to Nehru” published in the Indian Express on 25th May 2023 What is the News? The Home Minister recently said that the upcoming inauguration of the new parliament building will also see Prime Minister installing a… Continue reading ‘Sengol’ to be installed in the new parliament: Significance of the sceptre, first given to Nehru
The Telangana- A.P. water dispute
Source: The post is based on the article “The Telangana- A.P. water dispute” published in The Hindu on 24th May 2023 What is the News? The dispute over the water share of the Krishna river between Andhra Pradesh(A.P) and Telangana remains unresolved, even nine years after the bifurcation of the combined State. What is the… Continue reading The Telangana- A.P. water dispute
‘73% Smart City projects completed’
Source: The post is based on the article “73% Smart City projects completed” published in The Hindu on 24th May 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has informed about the progress made under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM). What is the Smart Cities Mission (SCM)? Click Here to… Continue reading ‘73% Smart City projects completed’
Education Ministry holds meet on PARAKH aimed at unifying 60 school Boards
Source: The post is based on the article “Education Ministry holds meet on PARAKH aimed at unifying 60 school Boards” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Education and PARAKH (The National Assessment Centre) has organized the 1st National level workshop on assessment with States and UTs.… Continue reading Education Ministry holds meet on PARAKH aimed at unifying 60 school Boards
