Source: The post is based on the article “DRI detects 72 hidden packets weighing 39.5 kg of suspected narcotic substance Heroin in Operation Gear Box” published in PIB on 12th September 2022. What is the News? Directorate of Revenue Intelligence(DRI) has launched operation ‘GearBox’ to stop heroin smuggling seizing 39.5 kg of contraband from Kolkata… Continue reading DRI detects 72 hidden packets weighing 39.5 kg of suspected narcotic substance Heroin in Operation “Gear Box”
Category: Miscellaneous
How visitors’ breath is destroying Ajanta’s ancient wonders
Source: The post is based on the article “How visitors’ breath is destroying Ajanta’s ancient wonders” published in TOI on 10th September 2022. What is the News? The famous paintings of Ajanta caves, widely regarded as the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, are under serious threat not so much from age but the… Continue reading How visitors’ breath is destroying Ajanta’s ancient wonders
Foundational Learning Study: Basic skills poor in Hindi, but poorer in regional languages: NCERT
Source: The post is based on the article “Basic skills poor in Hindi, but poorer in regional languages: NCERT” published in The Hindu on 10th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Foundational Learning Study(FLS) 2022?3 What are the key findings of the study?4 What is the significance of this study? What… Continue reading Foundational Learning Study: Basic skills poor in Hindi, but poorer in regional languages: NCERT
Vice President releases the Arabic Version of “Majma Ul-Bahrain” of Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh
Source: The post is based on the article “Vice President releases the Arabic Version of “Majma Ul-Bahrain” of Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh” published in PIB on 9th September 2022. What is the News? The Vice President has released the Arabic Version of “Majma Ul-Bahrain” of Dara Shikoh in New Delhi. What is Majma-ul-Bahrain? Majma-ul-Bahrain (“The… Continue reading Vice President releases the Arabic Version of “Majma Ul-Bahrain” of Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh
Telangana’s Warangal, Kerala’s Thrissur and Nilambur join UNESCO network of learning cities
Source: The post is based on the article “Telangana’s Warangal, Kerala’s Thrissur and Nilambur join UNESCO network of learning cities” published in Financial Express on 6th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities(GNLC)?3 What are the features of a learning city?4 Why were Warangal, Thrissur and… Continue reading Telangana’s Warangal, Kerala’s Thrissur and Nilambur join UNESCO network of learning cities
PM inaugurates ‘Kartavya Path’ and unveils the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate
Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates ‘Kartavya Path’ and unveils the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate” published in PIB on 8th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Kartavya Path?3 About Statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose4 Who was Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose? What… Continue reading PM inaugurates ‘Kartavya Path’ and unveils the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate
NDMC passes resolution to rename Rajpath to Kartavya Path
Source: The post is based on the article “NDMC passes resolution to rename Rajpath to Kartavya Path” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2022 What is the News? The Government of India has decided to rename the historic Rajpath and Central Vista lawns in the national capital as ‘Kartavya Path’. What is the Kartavya… Continue reading NDMC passes resolution to rename Rajpath to Kartavya Path
Explained | Seat belts, head restraints and safety regulations
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Seat belts, head restraints and safety regulations” published in The Hindu on 6th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the functions of a seat belt?3 What is the importance of wearing a rear seat belt?4 What does the law say about wearing… Continue reading Explained | Seat belts, head restraints and safety regulations
Explained | The ban on conversion therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The ban on conversion therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community” published in The Hindu on 6th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Conversion Therapy?3 What did the Madras High Court ruled on Conversion Therapy?4 How can schools, colleges and medical professionals help in… Continue reading Explained | The ban on conversion therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community
Government of India approves year-long commemoration of the “Hyderabad Liberation Day”
Source: The post is based on the article “Government of India approves year-long commemoration of the “Hyderabad Liberation Day” published in PIB on 4th September 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Culture will organize the inaugural programme of the year-long commemoration of the Hyderabad Liberation Day on 17th September 2022. The date assumes… Continue reading Government of India approves year-long commemoration of the “Hyderabad Liberation Day”
