What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge. About EatSmart Cities Challenge: EatSmart Cities Challenge is organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The challenge is organised in association with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) under… Continue reading Govt launches “Eatsmart Cities Challenge” and “Transport 4 All Challenge”
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“Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace” – Microsoft Urges India to Join in
What is the News? The Microsoft president urged India and the U.S. to join the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace. The Paris call for Trust and Security now has 75 countries on board. It deals with the new cybersecurity threats faced in the world. About Paris Call for Trust and Security in… Continue reading “Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace” – Microsoft Urges India to Join in
U.K. Agrees for “Extradition” of Nirav Modi in PNB case
What is the News? The U.K.’s Home Department approves the extradition of diamond merchant Nirav Modi to India. He is wanted in India in connection with the Punjab National Bank(PNB) fraud. About Extradition: Extradition is the formal process of surrendering an individual from one state to another state. The aim of the process is prosecution… Continue reading U.K. Agrees for “Extradition” of Nirav Modi in PNB case
“UN Food Systems Summit 2021” -India Holds National Dialogue
What is the News? The Ministry of Agricultural and Farmers Welfare conducted a National Dialogue on UN Food Systems Summit 2021. About UN Food Systems Summit,2021: The first-ever UN Food Systems Summit 2021 is expected to hold in September 2021. For that, the United Nations Secretary-General has called for members to participate. Purpose: The summit… Continue reading “UN Food Systems Summit 2021” -India Holds National Dialogue
Girls Faced More Pressure During Pandemic: Study
What is the News? EMpower, global philanthropy has released a study titled ‘COVID In Her Voice: A Girl-led and Centred Participatory Research Study’. About the study: The U.K government supported the study. EMpower, (global philanthropy focused on at-risk youth in emerging markets) conducted it. Cities covered: Girls aged 13-24 from Ahmedabad, Alwar, Bareilly, Delhi, Lucknow,… Continue reading Girls Faced More Pressure During Pandemic: Study
India on US’s “Currency Watch list”
What is the News? The US treasury places India along with 10 other countries on its currency watch list. What is Currency Manipulator: Current Manipulators are countries engaging in “unfair currency practices” by deliberately devaluing their currency against the dollar. The practice would mean that the country in question is artificially lowering the value of… Continue reading India on US’s “Currency Watch list”
Researchers Propose Method to treat “Post-Vaccine Blood Clots”
What is the News? Researchers have come closer to identify the reason behind the post-Vaccine blood clotting cases following the Covid-19 vaccination. Contents1 Background:2 About the Research:3 Adverse Reaction after vaccination:4 Method Proposed by Researchers: Background: The US pauses the use of Johnson and Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine. It was followed by adverse reactions in a few… Continue reading Researchers Propose Method to treat “Post-Vaccine Blood Clots”
Buddhist Remains From a Millennium ago in Jharkhand
What is the News? Earlier this year, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had discovered Buddhist Remains from Hazaribagh’s Sadar block located at the eastern side of Jharkhand’s Sitagarha hills. What did the Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) discover? ASI had discovered the remains of a Buddhist monastery along with some Shaivite remains which includes: Four… Continue reading Buddhist Remains From a Millennium ago in Jharkhand
“MANAS App” – A Mental-Health Digital platform
What is the News? Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has virtually launched the “MANAS” App. About MANAS App: MANAS stands for Mental Health and Normalcy Augmentation System. It is a comprehensive, scalable, and a national digital wellbeing platform. It has been developed to promote the mental well-being of Indian citizens. Nodal Agency:… Continue reading “MANAS App” – A Mental-Health Digital platform
UNFPA Releases “State of World Population Report 2021”
What is the News? The United Nations Population Fund(UNFPA) has released its flagship report “State of World Population Report 2021” titled ‘My Body is My Own’. About State of World Population Report 2021: The State of World Population is an annual report. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) publishes it. The focus of the Report:… Continue reading UNFPA Releases “State of World Population Report 2021”
