What is the News? The government has informed Rajya Sabha that about 33.6% of the Indian Coastline is under varying degrees of erosion. What is Coastal Erosion? Coastal erosion is the loss or displacement of land or the long-term removal of sediment and rocks along the coastline due to the action of waves, currents, tides,… Continue reading Union Minister says about 33.6% of the coastline is under varying degree of erosion
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Explained: What were the Bamiyan Buddhas, and why did the Taliban destroy them?
What is the News? The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has said it would protect the ancient Buddha statues in Mes Aynak. This is the site of a copper mine where the Taliban are hoping for Chinese investment. This Taliban’s position is in marked contrast to the time they ruled Afghanistan earlier. Earlier, they brought down… Continue reading Explained: What were the Bamiyan Buddhas, and why did the Taliban destroy them?
Four govt run film units merged with NFDC
What is the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the merger of its four-film media units– Film Divisions, Directorate of Film Festivals(DFF), National Film Archive of India (NFAI), Children’s Film Society of India(CFSI)– with National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). Read more: Merging Film and Media Units with NFDC – Explained, pointwise What… Continue reading Four govt run film units merged with NFDC
NITI Aayog and FAO Launch Book Titled Indian Agriculture towards 2030
What is the News? The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) has released a book titled Indian Agriculture towards 2030: Pathways for Enhancing Farmers’ Income, Nutritional Security and Sustainable Food and Farm Systems. What is the “Indian Agriculture towards 2030” Book? Released by: NITI Aayog and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of… Continue reading NITI Aayog and FAO Launch Book Titled Indian Agriculture towards 2030
Ministry of Education to conduct a ‘Foundational Learning Study’ to draw a first-hand understanding of the learning levels at the foundational learning stage
What is the News? The Ministry of Education will be conducting a ‘Foundational Learning Study’. What is Foundational Learning Study? Conducted by: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Aim: To get a first-hand understanding of the learning levels of the students at the foundational learning stage (at the end of Grade 3). Objectives… Continue reading Ministry of Education to conduct a ‘Foundational Learning Study’ to draw a first-hand understanding of the learning levels at the foundational learning stage
World Meteorological Day: WMO to ensure global early warning systems coverage in 5 years
What is the News? On World Meteorological Day, the World Meteorological Organization(WMO) has announced that it would present an Action Plan on Early Warning Systems at the 27th Conference of Parties (CoP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC) in November 2022 at Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt. Note: World Meteorological Day is observed on March 23rd… Continue reading World Meteorological Day: WMO to ensure global early warning systems coverage in 5 years
Skill Development Ministry recognises INS Shivaji as the Centre of Excellence in Marine Engineering
What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) has recognised INS Shivaji as the Centre of Excellence(CoE) in the field of Marine Engineering(ME). What is INS Shivaji? INS Shivaji is an Indian naval station located in Lonavala, Maharashtra. It is located close to the Bhushi Dam. It houses the Naval College of… Continue reading Skill Development Ministry recognises INS Shivaji as the Centre of Excellence in Marine Engineering
Entrance test for central universities: how, why
What is the News? University Grants Commission(UGC) has announced the introduction of the Central University Entrance Test(CUET) which is now mandatory for undergraduate admission at any of the 45 central universities in the country. Background Several governments have made attempts to replace multiple entrance tests with a single one to reduce the burden on higher… Continue reading Entrance test for central universities: how, why
Explained: India’s draft medical devices policy, and why it is needed
What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has released “Draft National Policy for the Medical Devices, 2022. What is the Medical Devices Sector? Click Here to read What is the need for National Policy for the Medical Devices? Firstly, nearly 80% of the medical devices currently sold in the… Continue reading Explained: India’s draft medical devices policy, and why it is needed
Ministry of Education to release a detailed Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2020-21
What is the News? The Ministry of Education has released a detailed report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2020-21. What is UDISE+? Click Here to read What are the key findings of UDISE+ 2020-21? Students in schools: Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) which measures the general level of participation has improved in… Continue reading Ministry of Education to release a detailed Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2020-21
