What is the News? The National Statistical Office released the Women and Men in India report, 2020. About Women and Men in India Report, 2020: National Statistical Office produces the Women and Men in India Report, 2020 annually. This is the 22nd issue in its series. Purpose: The report consolidates the crucial socio-economic indicators that… Continue reading NSO Releases “Women and Men in India Report, 2020”
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Report on Racial Discrimination against Northeast People
What is the News? Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) releases a study on racial discrimination and hate crimes against people from the northeastern States. About the study: Conducted by: The Centre for Criminology and Victimology at the National Law University(NLU), Delhi conducted the study, under the aegis of the ICSSR. Purpose: The study analysed… Continue reading Report on Racial Discrimination against Northeast People
New findings about Antarctica’s “Thwaites Glacier” Melting
What is the News? Researchers at Sweden’s University of Gothenburg releases a new finding related to the melting of the Thwaites Glacier. They found that the melting was worse than previously thought. About Thwaites Glacier: Thwaites Glacier is a 120 km wide, fast-moving glacier located in Antarctica. Size: Because of its size (1.9 lakh square… Continue reading New findings about Antarctica’s “Thwaites Glacier” Melting
Union Minister to launch “Aahaar Kranti Mission”
What is the News? The Union Minister for Science and Technology will launch a mission called `Aahaar Kranti’. About Aahaar Kranti Mission: Vijnana Bharati (Vibha) and the Global Indian Scientists’ and Technocrats’ Forum (GIST) will launch Aahaar Kranti Mission. Aim: The mission will aim to spread the message of the need for a nutritionally balanced diet.… Continue reading Union Minister to launch “Aahaar Kranti Mission”
ICMR’s International Symposium on “One Health” in India
What is the News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare chairs ICMR’s International Symposium for one health in India. About ICMR’s International Symposium ICMR’s Indian Journal of Medical Research: The journal discusses the One Health approach. The title of this symposium is ‘One Health in India: Research informing biosafety, preparedness, and response’. Committee on Eco-Health… Continue reading ICMR’s International Symposium on “One Health” in India
“Lab on Wheels Programme” For Education Equality
What is the News? Delhi Education Minister inaugurates Delhi Technological University(DTU) Lab on Wheels programme. About Lab on Wheels Programme: The Programme aims to impart education in the fields of Mathematics and Science. Especially to the students from marginalised and poor economic backgrounds. The programme aims to stimulate their interests in these subjects while pursuing… Continue reading “Lab on Wheels Programme” For Education Equality
People are Free to Choose Religion: Supreme Court
What is the News? The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to the Centre to ban black magic, superstition, and deceitful religious conversion. What was the case? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court seeking to control black magic, superstition & mass religious conversion of SC/STs. The petition also mentions the… Continue reading People are Free to Choose Religion: Supreme Court
“DIKSHA Platform” -Visually challenged struggle with e-textbooks
What is the News? As per a study by Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, Visually impaired students can’t access more than half of NCERT material on DIKSHA platform. About the study: The study conducted a systematic review of the Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing(DIKSHA) portal. The platform is a national platform for school education. Purpose: It… Continue reading “DIKSHA Platform” -Visually challenged struggle with e-textbooks
Education Minister Presents AICTE “Lilavati Awards” 2020
What is the News? Union Minister of Education has presented the AICTE Lilavati Awards 2020 on women empowerment to the winners. About Lilavati Awards: Lilavati Award is an initiative of the All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE). It aims to recognise efforts by AICTE-approved institutions to treat women with equality and fairness. Named after: The… Continue reading Education Minister Presents AICTE “Lilavati Awards” 2020
“Shaphari Scheme” – Centre to Certify Shrimp Farms
What is the News? Marine Products Export Development Authority(MPEDA) launches a certification scheme for aquaculture called the “Shaphari Scheme”. About Shaphari Scheme: Shaphari is a Sanskrit word that means the superior quality of fishery products suitable for human consumption. Purpose: It is an Antibiotics free Certification Scheme. It certifies hatcheries and farms for the production… Continue reading “Shaphari Scheme” – Centre to Certify Shrimp Farms
