What is the news? Hoysala Temples of Belur, Halebid and Somnathapura in Karnataka have been finalised as India’s nomination for consideration as World Heritage for the year 2022-2023. Note: The ‘Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala’ have been on UNESCO’s Tentative list since 2014. What are Sacred Ensembles of Hoysala? Sacred Ensembles of Hoysala were built… Continue reading This is a great moment for India to see the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas temples being submitted for inscription in the World Heritage List:Union Minister
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3rd World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
What is the news? World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day was observed to raise awareness for neglected tropical diseases. What is World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day? World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is observed every year on January 30. Aim: To serve as a catalyst to translate awareness into action, secure increased resources for neglected tropical… Continue reading 3rd World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
Explained: Why Maharashtra BJP MLAs’ one-year suspension was ‘illegal and irrational’
What is the News? The Supreme Court has set aside the one-year suspension of 12 BJP MLAs from the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. What is the case about? The 12 BJP MLAs from the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly were suspended for misbehaviour in the Assembly. The MLAs challenged the suspension mainly on grounds of denial of the… Continue reading Explained: Why Maharashtra BJP MLAs’ one-year suspension was ‘illegal and irrational’
What Is NeoCov, ‘Deadlier’ Coronavirus Strain That’s Left Wuhan Scientists Concerned?
What is the News? Researchers from China have been warning about a new strain of coronavirus that could be even deadlier than Covid-19. This new strain is called ‘Neo-Cov’. What is NeoCoV? NeoCoV is a bat coronavirus that was first identified in 2011. It was identified in South Africa in a species of bats known… Continue reading What Is NeoCov, ‘Deadlier’ Coronavirus Strain That’s Left Wuhan Scientists Concerned?
Explained: What are India’s stakes in its ties with Ukraine and Russia?
What is the news? India has given its first statement on the ongoing crisis between Russia and the West, led by the US over Ukraine. India has called for a “peaceful resolution” of the situation through “sustained diplomatic efforts” for “long-term peace and stability” in the region and beyond. Click Here to read about Russia-Ukraine… Continue reading Explained: What are India’s stakes in its ties with Ukraine and Russia?
India-ASEAN Digital Work Plan 2022 approved at 2nd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting
What is the news? The 2nd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting with India was held on a virtual platform. What is ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN)? ADGMIN is an annual meeting of Telecom Ministers of 10 ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) countries and dialogue partner countries – Australia, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Republic of… Continue reading India-ASEAN Digital Work Plan 2022 approved at 2nd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting
Federated Digital Identities: Govt. moots plan to link digital IDs
What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY) has proposed to establish “Federated Digital Identities”. What is Federated Digital Identities? It is one unique ID under which a citizen’s multiple digital IDs — from PAN, Aadhaar to driving licence and passport numbers — can be interlinked, stored and accessed for digital transactions… Continue reading Federated Digital Identities: Govt. moots plan to link digital IDs
India, with lunar odyssey planned this year, is among many looking moonward
What is the News? Moon will be the focus of multiple missions through 2022 and the following decade. The moon will also be the test-bed for technologies that enable exploration of Mars and the establishment of space colonies. What are the various missions being planned on the Moon by different countries? NASA: It has a… Continue reading India, with lunar odyssey planned this year, is among many looking moonward
Year End Review: Legislative Department
What is the News? The Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Institute of Legislative Drafting and Research (ILDR): Legislative drafting is a specialized job which involves drafting skills and expertise. Apart from in-depth knowledge of laws and… Continue reading Year End Review: Legislative Department
New research: A portable, non-invasive way to detect oral cancer
What is the News? Scientists from IIT Kharagpur have developed a portable, user-friendly and non-invasive device for detecting Oral Cancer. What is Oral Cancer? Oral Cancer also known as mouth cancer is cancer of the lining of the lips, mouth, or upper throat. Oral Cancer remains one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality… Continue reading New research: A portable, non-invasive way to detect oral cancer
