What is the News? Union Minister of State for Science & Technology has inaugurated India’s first open rock museum on the campus of the CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) in Hyderabad. Read more: Union Minister of Home Affairs performed Bhoomi Pujan of Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Manipur About India’s First open Rock… Continue reading Open rock museum: Union Minister inaugurates India’s first Open Rock Museum on NGRI campus
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Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA)sets a new record of 19000 flying hours in 2021
What is the News? Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA) has set a new record of 19000 flying hours in 2021 as against an average yearly flying output of 15000 per year during the previous five years. What is Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA)? IGRUA is a flying training school. It was established by… Continue reading Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA)sets a new record of 19000 flying hours in 2021
Indian Army’s uniform over the years as its new one debuts on January 15
What is the News? The Indian Army is all set to get a new combat uniform featuring digital disruptive patterns. About the New Combat Uniform The New Combat Uniform has been designed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in close coordination with the Army. Purpose: The uniform has been designed to serve two… Continue reading Indian Army’s uniform over the years as its new one debuts on January 15
Padhe Bharat: Union Minister launches ‘Padhe Bharat’, a 100 days reading campaign, calls on “young friends” to share their reading list
What is the News? The Union Education Minister has launched the ‘Padhe Bharat’ campaign. What is the Padhe Bharat Campaign? Padhe Bharat is a 100-day reading campaign starting from January 1,2022 to April 10, 2022. Aim: To improve the learning levels of students as it develops creativity, critical thinking, vocabulary and the ability to express… Continue reading Padhe Bharat: Union Minister launches ‘Padhe Bharat’, a 100 days reading campaign, calls on “young friends” to share their reading list
What does NFHS-5 data tell us about state of women empowerment in India
What is the News? India aims to achieve United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goal-5, which focuses on women empowerment and gender equality, by 2030. To measure the progress of women’s rights in the country, National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 provides data regarding the position of women for 2019-21 on a few key indicators. Must read: NFHS-5… Continue reading What does NFHS-5 data tell us about state of women empowerment in India
Konark Sun Temple: Added by British for stability, sand inside Konark Sun Temple may be cleared
What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has revealed it is working on a preliminary roadmap to safely remove sand from the interiors of Konark Sun Temple. Why ASI is removing sand from the interiors of Konark Sun Temple? The British administration in 1903 had filled the Jaga Mohan (assembly hall) of the… Continue reading Konark Sun Temple: Added by British for stability, sand inside Konark Sun Temple may be cleared
Healthy States, Progressive India: NITI Aayog Releases Fourth Edition of State Health Index
What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the fourth edition of the State Health Index for 2019–20 with the title “Healthy States, Progressive India”. What is the State Health Index? Developed by: NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the World Bank since 2017. Objective: To track… Continue reading Healthy States, Progressive India: NITI Aayog Releases Fourth Edition of State Health Index
COVID-19 vaccines for 15-18 year olds; boosters for healthcare, frontline workers, senior citizens with comorbidities
What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced new vaccination plans for Covid-19. What are the new announcements made by the Prime Minister related to the Covid-19 Vaccine? Firstly, Covid-19 Vaccine will be made available for children above 15 years from January 3, 2022. Secondly, the “precautionary” doses will be administered to healthcare and… Continue reading COVID-19 vaccines for 15-18 year olds; boosters for healthcare, frontline workers, senior citizens with comorbidities
Aurobindo Ghosh: Prime Minister chairs the first meeting of High Level Committee to commemorate 150th Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo
What is the News? The Prime Minister has chaired the first meeting of the High-Level Committee (HLC) which has been constituted to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo. About Aurobindo Ghosh Aurobindo Ghosh was an Indian philosopher, yoga guru, poet and Indian nationalist. He was born on 15th August 1872 at Calcutta. At… Continue reading Aurobindo Ghosh: Prime Minister chairs the first meeting of High Level Committee to commemorate 150th Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo
National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) regains the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accreditation
What is the News? National Dope Testing Laboratory(NDTL) has regained the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accreditation. What is the National Dope Testing Laboratory(NDTL)? NDTL is a premier analytical testing & research organization established as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It is the only laboratory in the country responsible for… Continue reading National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) regains the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accreditation
