What is the News? Indian scientists studying an unnamed glacier have reported that the glacier had abruptly changed its main course. This is for the first time that such a change in course has been reported in a Himalayan glacier. About the study Scientists were observing a 5 km long unnamed glacier, which covered around… Continue reading Change in course of Himalayan glacier can help to understand the glacial-tectonic interaction
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India’s drug chase could be on the wrong trail
What is the News? Data shows that India is struggling more with opioid problems rather than cannabis. What is the status of drug consumption in India? Data: India’s National Crime Records Bureau has data on the number of drugs seized every year under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The data shows that over 60% of the… Continue reading India’s drug chase could be on the wrong trail
Launch of national scheme soon for rehabilitation of beggars
What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is preparing to soon roll out a National Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Beggars. It’ll be based on the idea of dealing with beggary as a social problem and not looking at it as a criminal act About National Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Beggars… Continue reading Launch of national scheme soon for rehabilitation of beggars
UNESCO-ABU Peace Media Awards 2021 – Doordarshan and All India Radio win Big
What is the News? Doordarshan and All India Radio has got multiple awards at the recently held ABU – UNESCO Peace Media Awards 2021 at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. What are the UNESCO-ABU Peace Media Awards 2021? The awards were given by UNESCO in collaboration with Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) under the ‘Together for… Continue reading UNESCO-ABU Peace Media Awards 2021 – Doordarshan and All India Radio win Big
Union Minister launches India’s first Virtual Science Lab for children under CSIR Jigyasa programme
What is the News? Union Minister of Science & Technology has launched India’s first Virtual Science Lab for children under CSIR Jigyasa programme. Click Here to read about Jigyasa Programme What is a Virtual Science Lab for children under CSIR Jigyasa programme? Aim: To provide quality research exposure and innovative pedagogy for school students to… Continue reading Union Minister launches India’s first Virtual Science Lab for children under CSIR Jigyasa programme
Number of countries veering towards authoritarianism on rise: report
What is the News? The Global State of Democracy Report 2021 has been released by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance. About Global State of Democracy Report 2021 Aim: To review the state of democracy around the world over the course of 2020 and 2021, with democratic trends since 2015 used as contextual… Continue reading Number of countries veering towards authoritarianism on rise: report
Union Minister of Home Affairs performed Bhoomi Pujan of Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Manipur
What is the News? Union Minister of Home Affairs has laid the foundation stone for setting up of the Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum at Luangkao village in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. Who was Rani Gaidinliu? Rani Gaidinliu was born on January 26, 1915, in the present-day Tamenglong district of Manipur. She belonged to the… Continue reading Union Minister of Home Affairs performed Bhoomi Pujan of Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Manipur
South Asian countries plan SOS system for hydrological mangement of Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna basin
What is the news? A two-day meet on the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) river basins recently begun in New Delhi. It was jointly organised by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and India Meteorological Department (IMD). Hydrological experts from the Central Water Commission (CWC) and scientists from Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and China are… Continue reading South Asian countries plan SOS system for hydrological mangement of Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna basin
Union Minister flags off first ever All India Survey on Domestic Workers
What is the News? The Union Minister for Labour and Employment has flagged off the first-ever All India Survey on Domestic workers. What is the All-India Survey on Domestic Workers(DW)? Conducted by: Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and Employment Aim: To estimate the proportion of domestic workers at the national level and in the States;… Continue reading Union Minister flags off first ever All India Survey on Domestic Workers
Allahabad High Court Decision on Unform Civil Court Code
What is the news? The Allahabad High Court in its judgement directed the Centre to consider the constitution of a committee or commission for implementing the mandate of Article 44. What is a Uniform Civil Code? Why India needs it? Read here: Uniform Civil Code What is the view of Allahabad High Court? Need for Uniform Code:… Continue reading Allahabad High Court Decision on Unform Civil Court Code
