What is the news? Members of opposition in J&K have objected to the Delimitation commission’s proposal for delimitation of J&K constituency. The J&K Delimitation Commission had recently proposed to increase six seats for the Jammu division and only one for the Kashmir division. What is the provision against which objections have been raised? Objections are… Continue reading Population not the sole factor in J&K limitation says officials
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Explained: Young India’s aspirations, worries
What is the news? Lokniti-CSDS has released a survey titled ‘Indian Youth: Aspirations and Vision for the Future’. About the Survey The survey interviewed youth aged 15-34 across 18 states in July-August 2021 to get an insight on their career aspirations, job preferences and expectations, their opinions on institutions of kinship and their mental health.… Continue reading Explained: Young India’s aspirations, worries
Scientists trace first clue to understand transient high energy pulses from magnetars several thousand times to that of the Sun
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are Magnetars?3 What is the study undertaken by Astronomers?4 What did they find out?5 What is the significance of this study? What is the news? An international group of astronomers has obtained the first clues about extremely rare giant eruptions lasting 3.5 milliseconds that emerged from a magnetar located… Continue reading Scientists trace first clue to understand transient high energy pulses from magnetars several thousand times to that of the Sun
Year-End- Review of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
What is the news? The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has launched several initiatives to boost the Petroleum & Natural Gas sector. These initiatives are: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY) 2.0 Refill Portability: It enables customers to choose his/ her distributor at the time of booking the refill. Under this, a customer not satisfied with… Continue reading Year-End- Review of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Prime Minister launches a Portal and Logo dedicated to the Conformity Assessment Scheme of milk products, in Varanasi
What is the news? The Prime Minister has launched several initiatives during his visit to Varanasi. What are the initiatives launched by the Prime Minister? – Portal and Logo dedicated to the Conformity Assessment Scheme (CAS) of milk products It has been developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) with the help of National… Continue reading Prime Minister launches a Portal and Logo dedicated to the Conformity Assessment Scheme of milk products, in Varanasi
DRDO conducts maiden launch of indigenously developed new generation surface-to-surface missile ‘Pralay’
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Pralay Missile?3 What are the key features of the Pralay Missile?4 What is the significance of the Pralay Missile? What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of ‘Pralay’ Missile. What is a Pralay Missile? Pralay is a… Continue reading DRDO conducts maiden launch of indigenously developed new generation surface-to-surface missile ‘Pralay’
Year-End- Review of Ministry of Heavy Industries – 2021
What is the news? The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has been continuously working towards making the auto sector in India ‘Atma Nirbhar’ by increasing ’Make in India’ efforts of the Government and to position India as an alternative manufacturing hub for automobiles and its components. What are the key initiatives taken by the Ministry… Continue reading Year-End- Review of Ministry of Heavy Industries – 2021
Railways’ 98% operating ratio not a reflection of its true financial performance: CAG
What is the news? The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has tabled the Railways Finances Report in Parliament. What are the key findings of the report? Operating Ratio(OR): It has deteriorated from 97.299% in 2018-19 to 98.36% in 2019-20 (This is the worst operating ratio in the past 10 years). Moreover, if the actual… Continue reading Railways’ 98% operating ratio not a reflection of its true financial performance: CAG
Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar inaugurates National Oxygen Stewardship Program
What is the news? The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has launched the National Oxygen Stewardship Program. What is the National Oxygen Stewardship Program? Aim: To empower all healthcare workers engaged in Oxygen management and administration with the essential knowledge and skills to ensure rational utilization and avoid any wastage of… Continue reading Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar inaugurates National Oxygen Stewardship Program
Dr. Subhas Sarkar releases the Hindi translation of Tolkāppiyam and the Kannada translations of 9 books of Classical Tamil literature
What is the news? The Minister of State for Education has released the Hindi translation of Tolkāppiyam and the Kannada translations of 9 books of Classical Tamil literature. Tamil Literature Tamil writing systems date back to 250 BCE and Tamil sangam poetry contains 2381 poems in Tamil composed by 473 poets. Some important Tamil works… Continue reading Dr. Subhas Sarkar releases the Hindi translation of Tolkāppiyam and the Kannada translations of 9 books of Classical Tamil literature
