What is the News? The Government of India has renamed Mount Harriet of Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands to Mount Manipur. Contents1 Why was Mount Harriet named as Mount Manipur?2 About Anglo Manipur War3 What was the reason for the Anglo Manipur War?4 Who won the war then?5 What is the significance of the Anglo… Continue reading Explained: Why a peak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is now named after Manipur
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System to track prisoners on parole
What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued directions to all the states and the Union Territories on a system to track prisoners on parole. What are the directions given by the Centre to track prisoners on parole? Firstly, States should update recent photographs of prisoners released on parole/ furlough/premature release… Continue reading System to track prisoners on parole
‘Double-dip’: La Nina has formed for second year in a row, says NOAA
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Double Dip La Nina?3 What is La Nina?4 What’s the difference between El Niño and La Niña? What is the News? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has declared that La Niña has re-developed. What is Double Dip La Nina? La Nina is one part of the… Continue reading ‘Double-dip’: La Nina has formed for second year in a row, says NOAA
Bhaskarabda to be added to official Assam calendar
What is the News? Assam Government has announced that Bhaskarabda, a Luni-Solar Calendar, will be used as an official calendar. Note: Currently, the official calendar of the Assam government is the Saka calendar and the Gregorian calendar. However, the Bhaskarabda calendar will also be used from now onwards. What is Bhaskarabda Calendar? Bhaskarabda Calendar is… Continue reading Bhaskarabda to be added to official Assam calendar
Pandemic fuelled rise in child sexual abuse online: report
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the report?3 What are the Key Findings of the Global Threat Assessment report?4 What are the recommendations of the Global Threat Assessment report? What is the News? The Global Threat Assessment report 2021 has been released by WeProtect Global Alliance. Note: WeProtect Global Alliance is… Continue reading Pandemic fuelled rise in child sexual abuse online: report
PM action plan: Single environment Act, birth certificate for citizenship, jobs clause in FTAs
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key features of the 60 point action plan?2.1 Leveraging IT and Technology for Governance2.2 Improve Business Climate2.3 Upgrading the Civil Services3 Other Key Features of the Action Plan What is the News? The Government of India has prepared a comprehensive 60-point action plan following the Prime Minister’s… Continue reading PM action plan: Single environment Act, birth certificate for citizenship, jobs clause in FTAs
Prime Minister to attend Abhidhamma Day programme at Kushinagar, organised on occasion of inauguration of Kushinagar International Airport
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Abhidhamma Day?3 What is the story behind Abhidhamma Day?4 What is special about the event at Kushinagar? What is the News? The Prime Minister will visit Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh to inaugurate an international airport and attend an event marking Abhidhamma Day at Mahaparinirvana Temple. What is Abhidhamma… Continue reading Prime Minister to attend Abhidhamma Day programme at Kushinagar, organised on occasion of inauguration of Kushinagar International Airport
Union Minister inaugurates 250mm Seer Water supply scheme in Kashmir and visited Martand Sun Temple
What is the News? The Union Commerce and Industry Minister has inaugurated a 250 mm seer water supply scheme in Kashmir. He also visited the Martand Sun Temple in Kashmir. About Seer Water Supply Scheme The scheme aims to benefit around 10000 people in Kashmir and will be completed under the ambit of Jal Jeevan… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates 250mm Seer Water supply scheme in Kashmir and visited Martand Sun Temple
J&K Accession files: Disclosure of Bucher papers in ‘national interest’, observes CIC
Source: This post is based on the article “J&K Accession files: Disclosure of Bucher papers in ‘national interest’, observes CIC” published in India Today on 19th October 2021. What is the News? The Central Information Commission(CIC) has observed in an order that the disclosure of Bucher papers is in the National Interest. However, the commission… Continue reading J&K Accession files: Disclosure of Bucher papers in ‘national interest’, observes CIC
Kushinagar connect to Sri Lanka
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the historical significance of Kushinagar?3 The other significances of Kushinagar4 What is the Buddhist Circuit? What is the News? The Prime Minister will be visiting Uttar Pradesh to inaugurate the Kushinagar international airport. What is the historical significance of Kushinagar? Kushinagar is an International Buddhist Pilgrimage Centre where… Continue reading Kushinagar connect to Sri Lanka
