Source: The post is based on the article “No idols, no arms: the Pattanam mystery” published in The Hindu on 2nd April 2023. What is the News? Recent excavation has revealed that the Pattanam Site in Kerala was a thriving urban centre from the 5th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D., with its peak phase from 100… Continue reading Pattanam Site: No idols, no arms: the Pattanam mystery
Category: Miscellaneous
Self-assessment key in student learning at secondary level: NCF steering committee
Source: The post is based on the article “Self-assessment key in student learning at secondary level: NCF steering committee” published in TOI on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The draft National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for School Education 2023 has been released. What are the key recommendations given by the NCF for School Education… Continue reading Self-assessment key in student learning at secondary level: NCF steering committee
National Medical Council issues guidelines on professional responsibilities of students, teachers
Source: The post is based on the article “National Medical Council issues guidelines on professional responsibilities of students, teachers” published in The Hindu on 5th April 2023 What is the News? The National Medical Council has for the first time issued a set of guidelines specifying the professional responsibilities of medical students, teachers and institutions. … Continue reading National Medical Council issues guidelines on professional responsibilities of students, teachers
Centre issues security guidelines for VVIP road shows
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre issues security guidelines for VVIP road shows” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? The Union government has issued an elaborate security advisory to States on the protection of highly threatened dignitaries such as VVIPs. What are the security threats faced… Continue reading Centre issues security guidelines for VVIP road shows
Many medical students under stress: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Many medical students under stress: study” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? A Right to Information(RTI) response from National Medical Commission(NMC) said that 64 MBBS and 55 postgraduate medicos died by suicide in the last five years. What is the data… Continue reading Many medical students under stress: study
1930 helpline stands between online fraudsters and gullible customers; ₹306 crore saved since 2021
Source: The post is based on the article “1930 helpline stands between online fraudsters and gullible customers; ₹306 crore saved since 2021” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? Around 1.33 lakh people across the country were able to get stolen money back after reporting the fraud on the toll-free… Continue reading 1930 helpline stands between online fraudsters and gullible customers; ₹306 crore saved since 2021
Atal Innovation Mission Launches Three Innovative Resources to Empower India’s Young Minds
Source: The post is based on the article “Atal Innovation Mission Launches Three Innovative Resources to Empower India’s Young Minds” published in PIB on 31st March 2023 What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has launched three new resources aimed at fostering innovation and creativity among India’s youth. What are the three… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission Launches Three Innovative Resources to Empower India’s Young Minds
Assamese Gamosa: How a ‘hybrid’ gamosa sparked protests across Assam
Source: The post is based on the article “How a ‘hybrid’ gamosa sparked protests across Assam” published in Indian Express on 1st April 2023 What is the News? A newly formed Bangla Sahitya Sabha Assam (BSSA) used a hybrid creation — an Assamese gamosa and a Bengali gamcha, each cut in half and sewn together… Continue reading Assamese Gamosa: How a ‘hybrid’ gamosa sparked protests across Assam
Parliamentary panel calls for notification of e-commerce policy to address sector’s ‘strategy vacuum’
Source: The post is based on the article “Parliamentary panel calls for notification of e-commerce policy to address sector’s ‘strategy vacuum” published in The Hindu on 27th March 2023. What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce has released a report titled ‘Promotion and Regulation of E-Commerce in India’. What are the key… Continue reading Parliamentary panel calls for notification of e-commerce policy to address sector’s ‘strategy vacuum’
Overstayed foreigners: At annual police meet, more detention centres and use of biometrics suggested
Source: The post is based on the article “At annual police meet, more detention centres and use of biometrics suggested” published in The Hindu on 28th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the data on the number of foreigners who overstayed in India?3 What are the suggestions given at the conference to… Continue reading Overstayed foreigners: At annual police meet, more detention centres and use of biometrics suggested
