What is the News? In Budget 2022, the Finance Minister has announced several initiatives for the Health Sector. But the Budget 2022-23 has not allocated much to the health sector as required despite the ongoing pandemic. What are the initiatives announced in the Health Sector in Budget 2022? Health Budget: The health sector saw a muted… Continue reading Health Sector in Budget 2022: Despite Covid pandemic, health no longer the highlight
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Explained: Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee refused Padma award – is the recipient’s consent sought?
What is the News? The Padma awards were announced on the eve of Republic Day. As many as 128 people were conferred with the Padma awards this year. While most accepted the award, former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee refused to accept it. What are Padma Awards? Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian… Continue reading Explained: Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee refused Padma award – is the recipient’s consent sought?
Sri Ramanujacharya: 216-feet ‘Statue of Equality’ in Hyderabad to be unveiled by PM
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Statue of Equality?3 Who was Ramanujacharya?4 What is Vishistadvaita? What is the News? The Prime Minister is all set to unveil the statue of Equality in Hyderabad, Telangana. What is the Statue of Equality? Statue of Equality is a 216-foot-tall statue dedicated to 11th-century social reformer and… Continue reading Sri Ramanujacharya: 216-feet ‘Statue of Equality’ in Hyderabad to be unveiled by PM
BRO conducts final blast concluding all excavation on Sela Tunnel Project
What is the News? Border Roads Organization(BRO) has conducted the final blast for the 980-meter-long Sela Tunnel (Tunnel 1). This marks the culmination of the excavation works on the complete Sela Tunnel Project. What is the Sela Tunnel Project? Sela Tunnel Project is located in the West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh. The tunnel is… Continue reading BRO conducts final blast concluding all excavation on Sela Tunnel Project
Rainfall changes could impact global manufacturing, services sectors
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the study about?3 What are the key findings of the study?4 How will India be impacted if extreme rainfall happens? What is the News? According to a study, an increase in the number of rainy days leads to a downfall in economic output. What is the study about?… Continue reading Rainfall changes could impact global manufacturing, services sectors
PM inaugurates new Circuit House in Somnath, Gujarat
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple, Gujarat. The circuit house was needed as there was no guest house near the temple. About Somnath Temple Somnath temple is located on the western coast of Gujarat. It is believed to be the first among the twelve jyotirlinga… Continue reading PM inaugurates new Circuit House in Somnath, Gujarat
The gigantic and magnificent scrolls created under the unique initiative ‘Kala Kumbh’ installed at Rajpath for Republic Day 2022 celebrations
What is the News? The gigantic and spectacular scrolls created under the unique initiative ‘Kala Kumbh’ have now been installed at the Rajpath for the Republic Day 2022 celebrations. What is Kala Kumbh? Kala Kumbh is organised by the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA). Purpose: It is an artist workshop for painting scrolls representing… Continue reading The gigantic and magnificent scrolls created under the unique initiative ‘Kala Kumbh’ installed at Rajpath for Republic Day 2022 celebrations
Explained: The Ravidassias of Punjab
Contents1 What is the news?2 Who is Guru Ravidas and who are considered as Ravidassias?3 Why do devotees visit Varanasi to celebrate Guru Ravidas Jayanti?4 How did the Dera Sachkhand Ballan establish?5 What was the reason behind severing ties with Sikhism? What is the news? Recently, the Punjab elections have been postponed to 20th February… Continue reading Explained: The Ravidassias of Punjab
Goat Head Yogini: 10th century stone idol of Goat Head Yogini illegally removed from a temple in Lokhari, Banda, Uttar Pradesh being returned to India
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is Goat Head Yogini?4 Who are Yoginis? What is the News? The Union Minister of Culture has announced that the stone idol of Goat Head Yogini that had been illegally removed from a temple in Lokhari, Banda, Uttar Pradesh is being returned to India. What is Goat Head… Continue reading Goat Head Yogini: 10th century stone idol of Goat Head Yogini illegally removed from a temple in Lokhari, Banda, Uttar Pradesh being returned to India
CBSE announces holding of 27th edition of National Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes
What is the News? The Central Board of School Education(CBSE) has announced the holding of the 27th edition of the National Conference of Sahodaya School Complex. What is the Sahodaya School Complex Concept? Sahodaya School Complex is a concept literally meaning ‘rising together’. This concept was first mooted by the Education Commission,1966. The National Policy… Continue reading CBSE announces holding of 27th edition of National Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes
