Source: The post is based on the article “Anang Tal lake declared monument of national importance” published in Indian Express on 25th August 2022. What is the News? The Anang Tal lake has been declared a Monument of National Importance through a gazette notification by the Ministry of Culture. What is Anang Tal Lake? It… Continue reading Anang Tal lake declared monument of national importance
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Explained: What is ‘Arth Ganga’, govt’s new model for the river’s sustainable development
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is ‘Arth Ganga’, govt’s new model for the river’s sustainable development” published in Indian Express on 25th August 2022. What is the News? Director General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga spoke about the Arth Ganga model during his virtual keynote address to the… Continue reading Explained: What is ‘Arth Ganga’, govt’s new model for the river’s sustainable development
Union Minister launches, ‘Azadi Quest’ a series of online educational games based on India’s freedom struggle
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches, ‘Azadi Quest’ a series of online educational games based on India’s freedom struggle” published in PIB on 24th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting has launched ‘Azadi Quest’. What is Azadi Quest? Azadi Quest is a series… Continue reading Union Minister launches, ‘Azadi Quest’ a series of online educational games based on India’s freedom struggle
India nominates Garba to be inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list
Source: The post is based on the article “India nominates Garba to be inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list” published in AIR on 24th August 2022. What is the News? India has nominated the dance form Garba to be inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. If approved, it will become the first intangible cultural… Continue reading India nominates Garba to be inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list
What is Acculturation?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Acculturation?” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. What is the News? India, with its distinctive fusion of various cultures, has ideals that provide a deeper understanding of the concept of acculturation and its outcomes. What is Acculturation? The concept of acculturation was coined… Continue reading What is Acculturation?
India’s sex ratio at birth normalises slightly
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s sex ratio at birth normalises slightly” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?3 Religion-wise Sex Ratio4 What is the significance of this data? What is the News? Pew Research Center has released… Continue reading India’s sex ratio at birth normalises slightly
Explained: Who was Pandurang Khankhoje, Ghadarite revolutionary and a hero of Mexico?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Who was Pandurang Khankhoje, Ghadarite revolutionary and a hero of Mexico?” published in Indian Express on 23rd August 2022. What is the News? Lok Sabha Speaker will be travelling to Mexico where he will unveil statues of Swami Vivekananda and Maharashtra-born freedom fighter and agriculturalist Pandurang… Continue reading Explained: Who was Pandurang Khankhoje, Ghadarite revolutionary and a hero of Mexico?
Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study” published in The Hindu on 20th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the study3 What are the findings of the study?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? A study conducted in… Continue reading Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study
Data on Manual Scavenging
Source: The post is based on the article “Data on Manual Scavenging” published in The Hindu on 22nd August 2022. What is the News? The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment has provided data on Manual Scavenging while replying to a question in Lok Sabha. What is Manual Scavenging? Click Here to read People Engaged… Continue reading Data on Manual Scavenging
Explained: What is Mandala in art?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is Mandala in art?” published in Indian Express on 21st August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mandala?3 What is the origin of Mandala Art? 4 What is the meaning of Mandala motifs?5 Mandala in Modern Art What is the News? Residents of Liverpool… Continue reading Explained: What is Mandala in art?
