Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Wealth Index?3 What are the key findings of the index?3.1 Wealth distribution across the country3.2 District Wise3.3 Religion and Caste wise3.4 Correlation between Education and Wealth3.5 BPL Households What is the News? According to the National Family Health Survey(NFHS) Wealth Index, a vast chunk of India’s poor… Continue reading How India fares on NFHS Wealth Index, in 5 charts
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Puja event at ASI-protected Martand Temple in Kashmir stokes controversy
What is the News? The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor participated in a religious ceremony held in the ruins of the 8th century Martand Sun temple, a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. This temple has been recognised as a “Site of national importance”. What is Martand Sun Temple? The Martand Sun Temple… Continue reading Puja event at ASI-protected Martand Temple in Kashmir stokes controversy
AIM, NITI Aayog launches the AIM-PRIME Playbook to help academicians launch deep-tech spin-offs
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is AIM PRIME?3 What is AIM PRIME Playbook?4 What is a Venture Center? What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM),NITI Aayog has launched AIM-PRIME (Programfor Researchers on Innovation, Market Readiness and Entrepreneurship) Playbook. What is AIM PRIME? Launched in: April 2021 by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog… Continue reading AIM, NITI Aayog launches the AIM-PRIME Playbook to help academicians launch deep-tech spin-offs
NFHS-5 data shows literacy and delivery of services, not religion, influences fertility
What is the News? The National Family Health Survey(NFHS-5) has released data on the Total Fertility Rate(TFR) in India. What does NFHS-5 say about the Total Fertility Rate(TFR) in India? Total Fertility Rate(TFR): India’s total fertility rate(TFR) has declined from 2.2 in 2015-16 to 2.0 in 2019-21. Note: The TFR is the average number of… Continue reading NFHS-5 data shows literacy and delivery of services, not religion, influences fertility
Explained: What new finds at Harappan site could mean
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Harappan Civilization3 What is Rakhigarhi?4 What are the recent significant discoveries made at Rakhigarhi? What is the News? The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has made significant discoveries at the Rakhigarhi site. About Harappan Civilization Archaeologically, the span of the Harappan Civilisation is subdivided into three periods — early (3300… Continue reading Explained: What new finds at Harappan site could mean
Explained: Cyclone Asani is on the way, but it won’t be another Fani or Amphan. Here’s why
What is the News? According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Asani is not going to hit West Bengal and is only likely to trigger a spell of rain that will majorly impact Bangladesh and Myanmar. What is Cyclone Asani? Cyclone Asani is a severe cyclonic storm that formed over the Bay of Bengal. Named… Continue reading Explained: Cyclone Asani is on the way, but it won’t be another Fani or Amphan. Here’s why
Department of Pharmaceuticals releases “Common Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship” for academic institutions
What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals has released ‘Common Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ for academic institutions. What are Common Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship? Aim: a) To transform the academic research into innovative and commercially applicable technologies/products; b) To build a strong ecosystem for nurturing creativity and entrepreneurial activities and… Continue reading Department of Pharmaceuticals releases “Common Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship” for academic institutions
Fertility falls, obesity goes up in India , says National Family Health Survey
What is the News? The National Family Health Survey(NFHS-5) Report has highlighted the recent trends in Fertility and Obesity. What is the National Family Health Survey(NFHS)? Read here: National Family Health Survey (NFHS)? What are the key findings of NFHS-5? Total Fertility Rate(TFR): The Total Fertility Rate(TFR), the average number of children per woman, has… Continue reading Fertility falls, obesity goes up in India , says National Family Health Survey
FSSAI’s star ratings for food products may mislead consumers: experts
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 Why are experts criticizing health star ratings for food products?4 What is an alternative to the star rating system suggested by experts? What is the News? According to experts, the nutrition labelling system for food packets recommended by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) will not only… Continue reading FSSAI’s star ratings for food products may mislead consumers: experts
SC is loud and clear on noise pollution
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key observations from Supreme Court’s judgments on loudspeakers?3 Freedom from Noise Pollution under Article 214 Disturbance to Neighbours4.1 Loudspeakers in Religious Practices What is the News? The Supreme Court judgments which govern the use of loudspeakers were intended to protect citizens from becoming “forced audience” to noise.… Continue reading SC is loud and clear on noise pollution
