Source: The post is based on the article “Assam’s Charaideo Maidam nominated for UNESCO world heritage tag: Assam CM” published in The Hindu on 23rd January 2023 What is the News? Assam chief minister has said that Charaideo Moidams (pyramids) is India’s nomination for UNESCO’s world heritage site status in the cultural category for 2023-24.… Continue reading Assam’s Charaideo Maidam nominated for UNESCO world heritage tag: Assam CM
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Centre releases endorsement guidelines for Celebs and Social Media Influencers
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre releases endorsement guidelines for Celebs and Social Media Influencers” published in PIB on 20th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has the government issued these guidelines for influencers and celebrities?3 What is the major aim of the guidelines?4 What are the key provisions of… Continue reading Centre releases endorsement guidelines for Celebs and Social Media Influencers
Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Cooperation
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Cooperation” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Cooperation in 2022?3 RBI announced very important policy decisions for the cooperative sector:4 Multi State Cooperative Societies (Amendment)… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Cooperation
Women officers in command soon
Source: The post is based on the article “Women officers in command soon” published in The Hindu on 19th January 2023. What is the News? The Army has begun the process for the selection of women officers for command postings in the rank of Colonel, which has so far been the domain of male officers.… Continue reading Women officers in command soon
Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs” published in PIB on 9th January 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Etalin Hydroelectric Project: Temporary relief as plan for Etalin hydel in Arunachal junked
Source: The post is based on the article “Temporary relief as plan for Etalin hydel in Arunachal junked” published in Down To Earth on 19th January 2023. What is the News? The proposed Etalin hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh has been scrapped in its present form. What is the Etalin Hydroelectric Project? Etalin Hydroelectric Project… Continue reading Etalin Hydroelectric Project: Temporary relief as plan for Etalin hydel in Arunachal junked
Chamundi Hills: Citizens’ committee to press for heritage panel clearance for work on Chamundi Hills
Source: The post is based on the article “Citizens’ committee to press for heritage panel clearance for work on Chamundi Hills” published in The Hindu on 20th January 2023. What is the News? The citizens committee to save the Chamundi Hills have urged the government to conserve and promote the religious sanctity and environmental integrity… Continue reading Chamundi Hills: Citizens’ committee to press for heritage panel clearance for work on Chamundi Hills
India’s fertility rate dips, but the decline is faster in Bangladesh, Nepal
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s fertility rate dips, but the decline is faster in Bangladesh, Nepal” published in Business Standard on 19th January 2023. What is the News? India’s fertility rate has declined to below the replacement rate. But Nepal’s and Bangladesh’s fertility rates declined faster between 1990 and 2020. What… Continue reading India’s fertility rate dips, but the decline is faster in Bangladesh, Nepal
ASER 2022: ASER Report flags widening learning gaps
Source: The post is based on the article “ASER Report flags widening learning gaps” published in The Hindu on 19th January 2023. What is the News? Annual Status of Education Report(ASER) 2022 has been released by Pratham, a non-governmental organization. What is the ASER? ASER is a household survey conducted across 616 rural districts covering… Continue reading ASER 2022: ASER Report flags widening learning gaps
Global Risk Report: Natural disasters, extreme weather second-most severe global risk in short term, says WEF report
Source: The post is based on the article “Natural disasters, extreme weather, second-most severe global risk in short term, says WEF report” published in Down To Earth on 16th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is ‘Global risk’?3 What is the Global Risk Report?4 What are the key findings of the report?5 Major… Continue reading Global Risk Report: Natural disasters, extreme weather second-most severe global risk in short term, says WEF report
