Source: The Hindu What is the News? The National Gallery of Australia(NGA) has announced that it would return 14 works of art from its Asian art collection to India. The art collection includes the dancing child-saint Sambandar of the 12th century, belonging to the Chola dynasty. About Chola Dynasty: The Chola Dynasty is a Tamil… Continue reading National Gallery of Australia returns 14 artworks including Chola idols
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Geo-imaging satellite “EOS-03” is scheduled for launch in third quarter of 2021
Source: PIB What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) is scheduled to launch a geo-imaging satellite named “EOS-03” in the third quarter of 2021. About EOS-03: EOS-03 is a geo-imaging satellite for earth observation. The satellite is capable of imaging the whole country four-five times daily. The satellite would enable near real-time monitoring of… Continue reading Geo-imaging satellite “EOS-03” is scheduled for launch in third quarter of 2021
India’s 14 Tiger Reserves get Global CA/TS recognition
Source: PIB What is the News? Environment Minister has announced that 14 Tiger Reserves from India have received the accreditation of the Global Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards (CA|TS). Tiger Reserves that received Global CA|TS recognition: India’s 14 tiger reserves that have received the accreditation of the Global Conservation Assured|Tiger Standards(CA|TS) are: Manas, Kaziranga and… Continue reading India’s 14 Tiger Reserves get Global CA/TS recognition
The vision of the National Education Policy must be served by its implementation
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: National Education Policy (NEP) has to learn from public policy challenges for transforming education in India. Synopsis: To successfully implement the National Education Policy (NEP), India needs to learn from public policy challenges About the National Education Policy: On July 29 last year, the Government of India (GoI) announced the National Education… Continue reading The vision of the National Education Policy must be served by its implementation
A pandemic-optimized plan for kids to resume their education
Source: Livemint Relevance: To improve education, reopening the schools is the way forward. Synopsis: India’s hard-won educational gains could be lost if India still did not reopen schools. Introduction Schools must reopen and our children must return to education. Some systematic state efforts and voluntary initiatives by teachers for in-person engagement, including mohalla classes, have been… Continue reading A pandemic-optimized plan for kids to resume their education
Parliament Passes Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill 2021
Source: PIB Introduced: Lok Sabha (15th March 2021) Passed: Lok Sabha (24th March 2021) Passed: Rajya Sabha (28th July 2021) Present Status: Received the assent of the President on the 7th August 2021. About Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2021: The Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill, 2021 seeks to amend the Juvenile… Continue reading Parliament Passes Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill 2021
India has 500 million tonnes of gold ore reserves: Govt
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? The Union Minister of Mines has informed Rajya Sabha about the Gold Ore Reserves present in India. Gold Ore Reserves in India: According to National Mineral Inventory data, India has 501.83 million tonnes of gold ore reserves as of April 1, 2015. Out of these, 22 million… Continue reading India has 500 million tonnes of gold ore reserves: Govt
KVIC & BSF Launch Project BOLD in Jaisalmer to Prevent Desertification and Support Rural Economy
Source: PIB What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF) has planted 1000 bamboo saplings at Tanot village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan under Project BOLD. About Project BOLD: Project BOLD (Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought) is an initiative of Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC). Purpose: The… Continue reading KVIC & BSF Launch Project BOLD in Jaisalmer to Prevent Desertification and Support Rural Economy
Distressed banks: Deposit insurance payout within 90 days gets approval
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Act, 1961. What are the amendments approved? Faster Process: The depositors will be provided funds up to Rs 5 lakh within 90 days in the event of a bank coming under the moratorium… Continue reading Distressed banks: Deposit insurance payout within 90 days gets approval
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya students detect asteroids under Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign 2021
Source: PIB What is the News? Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya students have detected Eight Asteroids as part of the Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign 2021. About Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign: Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign(KASC) is an initiative of the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of India, and SPACE Foundation. The campaign is the India chapter of… Continue reading Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya students detect asteroids under Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign 2021
