What is the News? University Grants Commission has released “Draft Guidelines for Transforming Higher Education Institutions into Multidisciplinary Institutions”. The guidelines have been prepared in line with the National Education Policy, 2020 which has envisaged at least one large multidisciplinary higher education institute in or near every district by 2030. What are the key features… Continue reading Medical courses at IITs? UGC draft guidelines get a thumbs up
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Cabinet approves establishment of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine(WHO GCTM). What is WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM)? WHO GCTM will be the first and only global outposted Centre (office) for traditional medicine across the globe. It will be established under the Ministry… Continue reading Cabinet approves establishment of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India
Sahitya Akademi of Ministry of culture to organise Literature festival ‘Sahityotsav’
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sahityotsav?3 What is the Sahitya Akademi Award?4 What is Sahitya Akademi? What is the News? Sahitya Akademi is organising a literature festival named “Sahityotsav”. What is Sahityotsav? Sahityotsav is a Festival of Letters of Sahitya Akademi. It is India’s most inclusive literature festival. The festival will be a part… Continue reading Sahitya Akademi of Ministry of culture to organise Literature festival ‘Sahityotsav’
Explained: The legacy of Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule
Contents1 What is the News?2 Who was Mahatma Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule?3 What was the contribution of Mahatma Jyotirao?4 What was the contribution of Savitribai Phule?5 What was the legacy of Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule? What is the News? Maharashtra Governor was criticized for allegedly mocking 19th-century social reformers Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule for “getting… Continue reading Explained: The legacy of Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule
Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Textiles to organize pan-India programme “Jharokha – Compendium of Indian handicraft/ handloom, art and culture”
What is the News? The Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Textiles are organizing “Jharokha-Compendium of Indian handicraft/ handloom, art and culture”. What is Jharokha? Jharokha is a celebration of traditional Indian handicrafts, handlooms, and art & culture. It will be a pan India celebration that will be held at 16 locations in 13 states… Continue reading Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Textiles to organize pan-India programme “Jharokha – Compendium of Indian handicraft/ handloom, art and culture”
Theyyam goes global with live webcast
What is the News? Kerala Tourism department has started live-streaming Theyyam performances to promote cultural tourism. What is Theyyam? Theyyam is a popular ritual form of dance worship in Kerala and Karnataka. It consists of thousand-year-old traditions, rituals and customs. The people consider Theyyam itself as a channel to a god, and they thus seek… Continue reading Theyyam goes global with live webcast
How the Kashmir Valley’s ancient mound formations are being levelled
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Karewas?3 How are Karewas formed?4 What is the significance of Karewas? What is the News? Kashmir’s highly fertile alluvial soil deposits called ‘karewas’ are being destroyed in the name of development. What are Karewas? Karewas are lacustrine deposits (deposits in lake) in the Valley of Kashmir and in… Continue reading How the Kashmir Valley’s ancient mound formations are being levelled
Konark will now light up its Sun Temple with solar energy
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Konark Sun Temple?3 How is solarisation of Konark Sun Temple a significant step?4 What are the challenges in implementing this plan? What is the news? Odisha plans to make Konark a 100% solar town and place it among India’s first few zero emission cities or towns. To implement… Continue reading Konark will now light up its Sun Temple with solar energy
FSSAI to introduce health star rating for packaged foods
What is the News? Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will soon start a Star Rating System for packaged food products. What is FSSAI Star Rating System for packaged food Products? This Star Rating System for packaged food products will be the first such in India. Aim: To guide consumers to opt for… Continue reading FSSAI to introduce health star rating for packaged foods
Fat Fight: Higher tax likely on unhealthy foods
What is the News? Niti Aayog in its annual report has suggested that the Government can take actions such as taxation of foods high on sugar, fat and salt and front-of-the pack labelling to tackle rising obesity in the population. Obesity Problem in India The incidences of overweight and obesity are increasing among children, adolescents… Continue reading Fat Fight: Higher tax likely on unhealthy foods
