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
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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
The Chalcolithic cultures of Central India are adequately investigated and studied: Shri G.Kishan Reddy
What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has said that the Chalcolithic cultures of Central India are adequately investigated and studied. Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has carried out excavations at two prominent sites of Chalcolithic affiliations in Central India in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Which are those two Chalcolithic sites in Central India… Continue reading The Chalcolithic cultures of Central India are adequately investigated and studied: Shri G.Kishan Reddy
Explained: Salar Masud-Raja Suhaldev battle and other historical episodes that PM Modi spoke about in Kashi
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Maharaja Suheldev and Salar Masud2.1 Who was Salar Masud? 2.2 What is the link between Maharaja Suheldev and Salar Masud?3 Warren Hastings and Maharaja Chait Singh4 Rani Bhabani What is the News? Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor in Varanasi. At this event, he referred to… Continue reading Explained: Salar Masud-Raja Suhaldev battle and other historical episodes that PM Modi spoke about in Kashi
The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister releases the report on State of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in India
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Report on the State of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy(FLN) in India3 What is Foundational Literacy and Numeracy(FLN)?4 About Index on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy5 Key Findings of the Index6 Other key Observations of the report What is the News? The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) has… Continue reading The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister releases the report on State of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in India
Cabinet clears push to raise marriage age of women from 18 to 21
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has passed a proposal to raise the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years — the same as men. What is the minimum age of marriage at present? For Hindus, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 sets 18 years as the minimum age for the bride… Continue reading Cabinet clears push to raise marriage age of women from 18 to 21
Why ‘veg’ is ‘non-veg’: what Delhi High Court said
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the case?3 What is the Delhi High Court verdict?4 What are the labelling requirements under the 2011 Regulations?5 What is the problem with the labelling? What is the news? Delhi High Court has directed the food safety regulator to ensure that food business operators make full disclosures on… Continue reading Why ‘veg’ is ‘non-veg’: what Delhi High Court said
