Source: The post is based on the article “Indian football has Vision 2047 but does it have the legs?” published in Hindustan Times on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The All India Football Federation(AIFF) has unveiled its strategic roadmap titled ‘Vision 2047’. The plan hopes that in the country’s centenary year of independence,… Continue reading Indian football has Vision 2047 but does it have the legs?
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Corbusier’s vision for Chandigarh: The genius & the flaws
Source: The post is based on the article “Corbusier’s vision for Chandigarh: The genius & the flaws” published in Indian Express on 12th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Who was Le Corbusier?3 What are the key features of Le Corbusier Chandigarh Plan?4 Why has Le Corbusier’s plan for Chandigarh been criticized? What is… Continue reading Corbusier’s vision for Chandigarh: The genius & the flaws
3,700 dams in India will lose 26% storage capacity due to sedimentation by 2050: UN study
Source: The post is based on the article “3,700 dams in India will lose 26% storage capacity due to sedimentation by 2050: UN study” published in Economic Times on 10th January 2023 What is the News? According to a study by the United Nations, around 3,700 dams in India will lose 26% of their total… Continue reading 3,700 dams in India will lose 26% storage capacity due to sedimentation by 2050: UN study
U.S. Ambassadors fund to help restore Paigah Tombs complex in Hyderabad
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S. Ambassadors fund to help restore Paigah Tombs complex in Hyderabad” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation will extend financial support of $250,000 towards the conservation and restoration of six of the Paigah tombs.… Continue reading U.S. Ambassadors fund to help restore Paigah Tombs complex in Hyderabad
Bhopal tragedy compensation fund of ₹50cr unutilised: SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Bhopal tragedy compensation fund of ₹50cr unutilised: SC” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bhopal Gas Tragedy?3 What was the government’s response to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy?4 What is Methyl Isocyanate (MIC)? What is the News? The Supreme… Continue reading Bhopal tragedy compensation fund of ₹50cr unutilised: SC
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 9th January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Cooperation has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Cooperation in 2022? Computerization of Primary Agriculture… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Cooperation
Joshimath crisis: What is land subsidence and why does it happen?
Source: The post is based on the article “Joshimath crisis: What is land subsidence and why does it happen?” published in Indian Express on 9th January 2023 What is the News? Joshimath, Uttarakhand has been declared as a landslide and subsidence-hit zone. What is Land Subsidence? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA), subsidence… Continue reading Joshimath crisis: What is land subsidence and why does it happen?
Centre adopts new standards for digital TV receivers
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre adopts new standards for digital TV receivers” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the standards set up by BIS for these three electronic devices?2.1 Digital television receivers with built-in satellite tuners3 USB Type C receptacles, plugs and… Continue reading Centre adopts new standards for digital TV receivers
Year End Review- 2022 : Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review- 2022 : Ministry of Road Transport and Highways” published in PIB on 9th January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry… Continue reading Year End Review- 2022 : Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Despite SC order, single women denied abortion
Source: The post is based on the article “Despite SC order, single women denied abortion” published in The Hindu on 9th January 2023 What is the News? Despite a judgment of the Supreme Court that unmarried women too can terminate their pregnancy until 24 weeks, the situation on the ground remains dismal. Unmarried women are… Continue reading Despite SC order, single women denied abortion
