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
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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
India to conduct major ‘Sea Vigil’ coastal defence exercise
Source: The post is based on the article “India to conduct major ‘Sea Vigil’ coastal defence exercise” published in PIB on 15th November 2022 What is the News? The third edition of the ‘Pan-India’ Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ will be conducted. What is Exercise Sea Vigil? Exercise Sea Vigil is a Coastal Defence Exercise… Continue reading India to conduct major ‘Sea Vigil’ coastal defence exercise
Projects to track small fishing vessels along India’s coast makes progress
Source: The post is based on the article “Projects to track small fishing vessels along India’s coast makes progress” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2022 What is the News? As part of coastal security measures instituted post-26/11 Mumbai attacks the Indian government has instituted a project to install transponders on small fishing vessels… Continue reading Projects to track small fishing vessels along India’s coast makes progress
Miniature dhows from Beypore make their way to Qatar World Cup
Source: The post is based on the article “Miniature dhows from Beypore make their way to Qatar World Cup” published in The Hindu on 12th November 2022 What is the News? Kerala’s own Beypore Uru (yacht made of wood and coir) is all set to be a part of FIFA World Cup 2022. Note: Beypore… Continue reading Miniature dhows from Beypore make their way to Qatar World Cup
