Source: The post is based on the article “Study on sludge finds high potential for use as fertilizer after treatment” published in The Hindu on 11th May 2023 What is the News? A study has found that the sludge found in Indian sewage treatment plants (STP), has “high potential” to be used as fertilizer. What… Continue reading Study on sludge finds high potential for use as fertilizer after treatment
Category: Miscellaneous
NCGG started 3 capacity building programmes for the civil servants of Maldives & Bangladesh
Source: The post is based on the article “NCGG started 3 capacity building programmes for the civil servants of Maldives & Bangladesh” published in PIB on 9th May 2023 What is the News? The National Centre for Good Governance(NCGG) has started three capacity-building programmes (CBPs) for the civil servants of Bangladesh and the Maldives. What… Continue reading NCGG started 3 capacity building programmes for the civil servants of Maldives & Bangladesh
India among top 5 countries where babies born too soon: study
Source: The post is based on the article “India among top 5 countries where babies born too soon: study” published in Indian Express on 10th May 2023 What is the News? WHO and United Nations Children’s Fund and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) have released a report titled “Born too Soon: Decade… Continue reading India among top 5 countries where babies born too soon: study
Uttarakhand’s ancient Tungnath temple to be declared a national monument
Source: The post is based on the article “Uttarakhand’s ancient Tungnath temple to be declared a national monument” published in Indian Express on 9th May 2023 What is the News? The central government has issued a notification declaring the ancient temple of Tungnath as a monument of national importance. What is Tungnath Temple? Located in:… Continue reading Uttarakhand’s ancient Tungnath temple to be declared a national monument
Delhi to launch ‘haunted walk’ tomorrow; first trip to Malcha Mahal
Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi to launch ‘haunted walk’ tomorrow; first trip to Malcha Mahal” published in Indian Express on 8th May 2023 What is the News? The Delhi Tourism Department is all set to launch its much-awaited ‘haunted walks’ and the first destination is the Malcha Mahal. What is Malcha… Continue reading Delhi to launch ‘haunted walk’ tomorrow; first trip to Malcha Mahal
What are the regulations to curtail misleading food ads?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are the regulations to curtail misleading food ads?” published in The Hindu on 9th May 2023 What is the News? The Advertisement Monitoring Committee at the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) flagged 32 fresh cases of food business operators (FBOs) making misleading claims… Continue reading What are the regulations to curtail misleading food ads?
CSTT: 10 Indian languages to get technical-term dictionaries
Source: The post is based on the article “10 Indian languages to get technical-term dictionaries” published in The Hindu on 8th May 2023 What is the News? The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology(CSTT) is working to create technical and scientific terminology in 10 Indian languages underrepresented in the learning landscape. It aims to bring… Continue reading CSTT: 10 Indian languages to get technical-term dictionaries
Real-time, operational picture among several automation initiatives of Army
Source: The post is based on the article “Real-time, operational picture among several automation initiatives of Army” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 What is the News? The Indian Army is working on a number of key tech-driven projects that will bring in a real-time, common operating picture with information and data from… Continue reading Real-time, operational picture among several automation initiatives of Army
Govt. programme for non-communicable diseases renamed
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. programme for non-communicable diseases renamed” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to rename the programme for non-communicable diseases. About National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and… Continue reading Govt. programme for non-communicable diseases renamed
Urban India’s 3D digital twins are on their way to be born
Source: The post is based on the article “Urban India’s 3D digital twins are on their way to be born” published in Livemint on 6th May 2023 What is the News? India may soon join the ranks of cities and countries such as Singapore, Yingtan in China, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and US states that have… Continue reading Urban India’s 3D digital twins are on their way to be born
