Source: The post is based on the article “Andaman & Nicobar’s first application for the Geographical Indication tag is for the Nicobari hodi craft” published in The Hindu on 21st November 2022. What is the News? Andaman & Nicobar Islands has filed an application, seeking the Geographical Indication(GI) tag for the Nicobari Hodi craft. This… Continue reading Andaman & Nicobar’s first application for the Geographical Indication tag is for the Nicobari hodi craft
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Union Health Ministry rolls out country’s first suicide prevention policy
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Health Ministry rolls out country’s first suicide prevention policy” published in The Hindu on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced a National Suicide Prevention Strategy. About National Suicide Prevention Strategy National Suicide Prevention Strategy is a… Continue reading Union Health Ministry rolls out country’s first suicide prevention policy
What India’s draft digital privacy law says — and how it compares with data protection laws elsewhere
Source: The post is based on the article “What India’s draft digital privacy law says — and how it compares with data protection laws elsewhere” published in Indian Express on 20th November 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has recently released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022.… Continue reading What India’s draft digital privacy law says — and how it compares with data protection laws elsewhere
Humans face reproductive crisis as sperm count declines: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Humans face reproductive crisis as sperm count declines: Study” published in the Business Standard on 17th November. What is the News? An international team of researchers has found a significant decline in sperm counts over the years in many countries globally, including India. The decline reflects a global… Continue reading Humans face reproductive crisis as sperm count declines: Study
World Population Prospects 2022: India’s Population Growth Appears To Be Stabilising: United Nations
Source: The post is based on the following articles “India’s Population Growth Appears To Be Stabilising: United Nations” published in NDTV on 16th November. “World @ 8 billion, India set to be most populous” published in Indian Express on 15th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report about… Continue reading World Population Prospects 2022: India’s Population Growth Appears To Be Stabilising: United Nations
Tirupati’s megalithic burial sites in a state of neglect
Source: The post is based on the article “Tirupati’s megalithic burial sites in a state of neglect” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Anthropomorphic sites?3 What are the most prominent Anthropomorphic sites?4 What are Megaliths?5 What are the different types of Megaliths? What is the News?… Continue reading Tirupati’s megalithic burial sites in a state of neglect
Kashi Tamil Sangamam begins Thursday: What is the ancient connect between Kashi and the Tamil land?
Source: The post is based on the article “Kashi Tamil Sangamam begins Thursday: What is the ancient connect between Kashi and the Tamil land?” published in Indian Express on 16th November 2022 What is the News? The centre will be organizing a one-of-its-kind event called ‘Kashi-Tamil Sangamam’ in Varanasi with an aim to reestablish age-old… Continue reading Kashi Tamil Sangamam begins Thursday: What is the ancient connect between Kashi and the Tamil land?
Mangarh Massacre: Rajasthan’s Jallianwala Bagh: A lost story
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan’s Jallianwala Bagh: A lost story” published in Indian Express on 15th November 2022 What is the News? On November 17, 1913, a horrifying tragedy occurred in Mangarh (Banswada, Rajasthan). British cannons and machine guns are known to have killed more than 1,500 tribals in Mangarh. This… Continue reading Mangarh Massacre: Rajasthan’s Jallianwala Bagh: A lost story
Legal battle over demolitions near tomb of Afzal Khan in Maharashtra
Source: The post is based on the article “Legal battle over demolitions near tomb of Afzal Khan in Maharashtra” published in Indian Express on 15th November 2022 What is the News? The Supreme Court(SC) has sought reports from the Maharashtra government on the demolition drive conducted around the tomb of Afzal Khan. Who was Afzal… Continue reading Legal battle over demolitions near tomb of Afzal Khan in Maharashtra
Who was Sir CP, whose ‘independent Travancore mission’ ended with assassination bid
Source: The post is based on the article “Who was Sir CP, whose ‘independent Travancore mission’ ended with assassination bid” published in Indian Express on 15th November 2022 What is the News? The name of former Travancore Diwan Sir CP Ramaswamy Iyer has been mentioned in the middle of the ongoing disagreement between the Kerala… Continue reading Who was Sir CP, whose ‘independent Travancore mission’ ended with assassination bid
