What is the News? The World Bank released a report titled “Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities: The Burden on Indian Society”. It highlights the Socio-Economic impacts of road accidents in India. About the Report: Published by: World Bank in collaboration with SaveLIFE Foundation. The report highlights the socio-economic impact of road accidents. It analyses the … Continue reading “Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities” -World Bank report on road accidents in India
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CFS endorses Voluntary guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition
What is the News? The UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS) has endorsed the first-ever Voluntary Guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition(VGFSyN). About the guidelines: These guidelines will support countries in their efforts to eradicate all forms of hunger and malnutrition. It will utilize a comprehensive food systems approach for this aim. It will… Continue reading CFS endorses Voluntary guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition
Arka Vyapar App to connect farmers with market
What is the News? Indian Institute of Horticultural Research(IIHR) has launched an app called Arka Vyapar App. About Arka Vyapar App: The app aims to connect farmers with traders. It will help farmers get the best available prices for their products. How the app would work? The app would have details of farmers and traders… Continue reading Arka Vyapar App to connect farmers with market
Study finds irreversible changes to DNA can be caused by excessive Alcohol
What is the News? A study by NIMHANS, Bengaluru has rejected the assumption that if one stops drinking, the damage to health from excessive consumption of alcohol can be reversed. About the study: The study has been published online in the American Journal of Medical Genetics. It tracked patients at NIMHANS Centre for Addiction Medicine… Continue reading Study finds irreversible changes to DNA can be caused by excessive Alcohol
Six years of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
Why in News? During the last six years, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme has increased awareness and sensitized the masses on Gender Equality. Facts: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme: It was launched by the Prime Minister in 2015 at Panipat in Haryana. Aim: To bring behavioural change in the society towards birth and rights… Continue reading Six years of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
“Samarth Scheme” for Capacity Building in Textile Sector
What is the News? The Ministry of Textiles has informed Rajya Sabha about the Samarth Scheme. Samarth Scheme: It was launched by the Ministry of Textiles. Aim: It will address the skill gap in the textile sector. It will supplement the efforts of the textile industry in providing gainful and sustainable employment to the youth.… Continue reading “Samarth Scheme” for Capacity Building in Textile Sector
Inter-caste marriages can reduce caste tensions: Supreme Court
What is the news? The Supreme Court in a judgement has said that Inter-caste marriages will possibly reduce caste and community tensions. Background: This judgement came on a petition filed by a girl who fled from Bengaluru to Delhi to marry a man who was from a different caste. The police officer on a complaint… Continue reading Inter-caste marriages can reduce caste tensions: Supreme Court
175% rise in waterfowls in “Kaziranga National Park”
What is the News? The third annual census of birds in the Kaziranga National Park has been released. The main objective of the census was to record and estimate waterfowls and winter migratory birds. It also monitors and assesses the health of wetlands in the Park. Water fowls and Winter Migratory Birds: The Park has… Continue reading 175% rise in waterfowls in “Kaziranga National Park”
“Tholpavakoothu” the shadow leather puppetry to be Performed using Robots
What is the News? For the first time, Tholpavakkoothu, the famous shadow leather puppetry will tell the stories of the Ramayana with the help of robots. Tholpavakoothu Tholpavakoothu is a form of shadow leather puppetry that is practiced in Kerala. It is also known as Nizhalkkoothu and Olakkoothu. Temple art form: It is a traditional… Continue reading “Tholpavakoothu” the shadow leather puppetry to be Performed using Robots
India to formulate policy for “new battery technologies for EVs”
What is the News? The Union Minister has said that India will soon come out with a policy for the next generation of battery technologies for Electric Vehicles(EVs). What will be the focus of the upcoming Policy? The policy will look for alternative battery technologies for electric vehicles like metal-ion, metal-air, hydrogen fuel cells to… Continue reading India to formulate policy for “new battery technologies for EVs”
