What is the news? The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched and taken part in several initiatives in 2021. Several of these initiatives are: Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Programme (EBSB) National Youth Parliament Festival: It was organized to hear voices of youth through deliberations at district, state & national levels. National Road Safety… Continue reading Year End Review: Department of Youth Affairs
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Defence Minister inaugurates Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science & Technology at Chandigarh University
What is the news? The Defence Minister has inaugurated the Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science & Technology at Chandigarh University. He also launched a Scholarship Scheme, worth Rs 10 crore, for the wards of Defence Personnel of the three Services. What is the purpose of Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space… Continue reading Defence Minister inaugurates Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science & Technology at Chandigarh University
China constructing bridge on Pangong Tso
What is the news? China is building a bridge across the Pangong Tso Lake. Where is China constructing the bridge? China is constructing a bridge in Eastern Ladakh connecting the North and South Banks of Pangong Tso. The bridge is located in Chinese territory. But the bridge would significantly bring down the time for People’s… Continue reading China constructing bridge on Pangong Tso
Explained: What is GitHub, at the centre of online sexual harassment probe?
Contents1 What is the news?2 Is this the first time such an incident has happened?3 What is GitHub?4 What action has been taken till now? What is the news? The open-source software repository service GitHub is in the news after it was used to create and share an offensively named app that sexually harassed Muslim… Continue reading Explained: What is GitHub, at the centre of online sexual harassment probe?
Scientists identify first ‘quantum entangled’ animal in history
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Tardigrades?3 What is Quantum Entanglement?4 What have the scientists done?5 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? In a recent study, scientists have claimed that Frozen tardigrade became the first ‘quantum entangled’ animal in history. What are Tardigrades? Tardigrades are also called water bears… Continue reading Scientists identify first ‘quantum entangled’ animal in history
District Good Governance Index: Union Minister says, J&K to have district level Governance Index
What is the News? Jammu & Kashmir will soon become the first Union Territory in the country to have a District Good Governance Index (DGGI). What is the District Good Governance Index(DGGI) for Jammu & Kashmir? Conducted by: The index will be carried out by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in… Continue reading District Good Governance Index: Union Minister says, J&K to have district level Governance Index
Developing Trincomalee oil tank farm: What the deal means for India, Lanka
What is the news? Recently it was announced, that Indian Oil Subsidiary Lanka IOC would be given 49% stake in the joint development of the Trincomalee Oil Tank farm with Ceylon Petroleum Corporation keeping 51%. This arrangement is for the next 50 years. The next step is three formal agreements: two between CPC and LIOC… Continue reading Developing Trincomalee oil tank farm: What the deal means for India, Lanka
POWERGRID celebrates anniversary of One Nation-One Grid-One Frequency
What is the News? As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, POWERGRID is commemorating the landmark achievement of the completion of One Nation-One Grid-One Frequency. Evolution of One Nation-One Grid-One Frequency Grid management on a regional basis started in the 1960’s. State grids were interconnected to form a regional grid and India was demarcated… Continue reading POWERGRID celebrates anniversary of One Nation-One Grid-One Frequency
Explained: China’s border law and India
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the new law?3 Why this law has been brought?4 What are its implications for India? What is the news? China’s new law on land borders, passed on October 23, has come into effect from 1st Jan 2022. This has happened at a time when, – The border standoff… Continue reading Explained: China’s border law and India
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
