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
Category: Miscellaneous
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
Avoid further delay in conducting the Census
Source: The post is based on the article “Avoid further delay in conducting the Census” published in The Hindu on 8th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Census?3 What does the Constitution say about the Census?4 What are the implications of delaying the census?5 What is the controversy around the census?… Continue reading Avoid further delay in conducting the Census
SC directs committee to build a framework to ensure road safety
Source: The post is based on the article “SC directs committee to build a framework to ensure road safety” published in The Hindu on 7th January 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has heard a plea regarding road safety through electronic monitoring. What was the case about? The petitioner submitted to the court… Continue reading SC directs committee to build a framework to ensure road safety
Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Home Affairs
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Home Affairs” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2022? National… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Home Affairs
What are the regulations announced for foreign universities in India?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are the regulations announced for foreign universities in India?” published in Indian Express on 7th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key provisions of draft regulations to allow foreign universities to enter India?3 Why did previous attempts to allow foreign university campuses… Continue reading What are the regulations announced for foreign universities in India?
Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge” published in PIB on 2nd January 2023 What is the News? Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) announces the launch of “Prajjwala Challenge” for bringing about “Transformation of the Indian Rural Economy”. What is Prajjwala Challenge? Launched by: Ministry of Rural… Continue reading Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge
