Source: The post is based on the article “UGC forms panel to work on textbooks in Indian languages” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 What is the News? The University Grants Commission has held a meeting with international publishers to discuss bringing out textbooks for undergraduate courses in Indian languages. About the panel… Continue reading UGC forms panel to work on textbooks in Indian languages
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Only 31% women own mobile phones, says Oxfam report on India digital divide
Source: The post is based on the article “Only 31% women own mobile phones, says Oxfam report on India digital divide” published in Hindustan Times on 7th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Digital Divide?3 What are the key findings of the report?4 What are the recommendations given by the report to… Continue reading Only 31% women own mobile phones, says Oxfam report on India digital divide
Semeru Volcano: Alert at highest level in Indonesia as volcano erupts
Source: The post is based on the article “Semeru Volcano: Alert at highest level in Indonesia as volcano erupts” published in Indian Express on 6th December 2022 What is the News? Semeru volcano has erupted in Indonesia’s Eastern Java Island. What is Mount Semeru? Mount Semeru is an active volcano located in East Java, Indonesia.… Continue reading Semeru Volcano: Alert at highest level in Indonesia as volcano erupts
Pendency falls in the rate of adoption of children two months after notification
Source: The post is based on the article “Pendency falls in the rate of adoption of children two months after notification” published in The Hindu on 7th December 2022 What is the News? Of the 905 adoption cases pending with the various courts in the country, as many as 361 adoption orders have been issued… Continue reading Pendency falls in the rate of adoption of children two months after notification
Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities: Health inequities to be blamed for premature deaths among people with disabilities: WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “Health inequities to be blamed for premature deaths among people with disabilities: WHO” published in Down To Earth on 5th December 2022 What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report titled- “Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities”. What are the… Continue reading Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities: Health inequities to be blamed for premature deaths among people with disabilities: WHO
India restores e-visas for Britons under five categories
Source: The post is based on the article “India restores e-visas for Britons under five categories” published in The Hindu on 6th December 2022. What is the News? India has restored e-visas for Britians wanting to visit India. What is e-visa? The Government of India had launched the e-visa in 2014. It enables the prospective… Continue reading India restores e-visas for Britons under five categories
Ministry of Culture organizes International conference on the contributions of “J C Bose: A Satyagrahi Scientist”
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”
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
