Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture organizes International conference on the contributions of J C Bose: A Satyagrahi Scientist” published in PIB on 5th December 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has organized an international conference on the contributions of J C Bose: A Satyagrahi Scientist” on… Continue reading Ministry of Culture organizes International conference on the contributions of “J C Bose: A Satyagrahi Scientist”
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Pension bill exceeded salary & wages spending for Centre, 3 states: CAG data
Source: The post is based on the article “Pension bill exceeded salary & wages spending for Centre, 3 states: CAG data” published in Indian Express on 6th December 2022. What is the News? According to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India(CAG) report titled ‘Union and State Finances at A Glance’ for 2019-20, expenditure on… Continue reading Pension bill exceeded salary & wages spending for Centre, 3 states: CAG data
Gaslighting: All you need to know about Merriam-Webster’s word of the year
Source: The post is based on the article “Gaslighting: All you need to know about Merriam-Webster’s word of the year” published in Indian Express on 5th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Gaslighting?3 What is the origin of the word Gaslighting?4 What is the impact of Gaslighting on mental health? What is… Continue reading Gaslighting: All you need to know about Merriam-Webster’s word of the year
Scientists urge Andhra Pradesh govt. to protect glacial-period coastal red sand dunes of Vizag
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists urge Andhra Pradesh govt. to protect glacial-period coastal red sand dunes of Vizag” published in The Hindu on 5th December 2022 What is the News? Geologists have urged the Andhra Pradesh Government to protect the site of Coastal Red Sand Dunes, of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. What… Continue reading Scientists urge Andhra Pradesh govt. to protect glacial-period coastal red sand dunes of Vizag
Pension scheme: Why the EPF Federation has concerns over the Supreme Court’s ruling
Source: The post is based on the article “Pension scheme: Why the EPF Federation has concerns over the Supreme Court’s ruling” published in the Indian Express on 3rd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the SC’s judgment on EPFO pension scheme and the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 19953 About the 2014 amendment to EPS4 What will… Continue reading Pension scheme: Why the EPF Federation has concerns over the Supreme Court’s ruling
Divya Kala Mela; an event to showcase the products and craftsmanship of Divyang artisans
Source: The post is based on the article “Divya Kala Mela; an event to showcase the products and craftsmanship of Divyang artisans” published in AIR on 3rd December 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has inaugurated the Divya Kala Mela in Kartavya Path at India Gate, Delhi. What… Continue reading Divya Kala Mela; an event to showcase the products and craftsmanship of Divyang artisans
After complaints, Centre set to prioritize wages for MGNREGS site supervisors
Source: The post is based on the article “After complaints, Centre set to prioritize wages for MGNREGS site supervisors” published in The Hindu on 3rd December 2022. What is the News? The Union Rural Development Ministry has devised a protocol to prioritize payment to Mates or site supervisors under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee… Continue reading After complaints, Centre set to prioritize wages for MGNREGS site supervisors
Most drones crossing border originate from Pak Rangers outposts: Agencies
Source: The post is based on the article “Most drones crossing border originate from Pak Rangers outposts: Agencies” published in The Hindu on 3rd December 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Drones?3 How India is regulating the use of drones?4 How serious is the threat of drone attacks from Pakistan? What is the… Continue reading Most drones crossing border originate from Pak Rangers outposts: Agencies
DigiYatra: These airports in India now have facial recognition technology. How does it work?
Source: The post is based on the article “DigiYatra: These airports in India now have facial recognition technology. How does it work?” published in Indian Express on 3rd December 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Digi Yatra?3 How is DigiYatra being implemented?4 How can people avail of the DigiYatra facility?5 What about passenger… Continue reading DigiYatra: These airports in India now have facial recognition technology. How does it work?
Wormhole or Einstein-Rosen bridge Theory: Bifrost now a reality, or so
Source: The post is based on the article “Bifrost now a reality, or so” published in Business Standard on 3rd December 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bifrost?3 What is Wormhole or Einstein-Rosen bridge Theory?4 Is Wormhole theory fact or fiction? What is the News? A team of physicists has created the first-ever… Continue reading Wormhole or Einstein-Rosen bridge Theory: Bifrost now a reality, or so
