Status of Garment sector in India

Source- This post on the Status of Garment sector in India has been created based on the article “India’s garment export woes self-inflicted: report” published in “The Hindu” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) published its report. Status of Garment sector in India 1. A report by… Continue reading Status of Garment sector in India

Brain-eating amoeba

Source- This post on the Brain-eating amoeba has been created based on the article “Kerala issues guidelines on amoebic brain infection” published in “The Hindu” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, five cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis in adolescents, including three deaths, reported in Kerala in the past three months. Health department response… Continue reading Brain-eating amoeba

Study related to uranium concentration in drinking water

Source- This post on the Study related to uranium concentration in drinking water has been created based on the article “60 µg/l uranium in drinking water safe: Nuclear safety watchdog” published in “Indian Express” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) study concluded that uranium concentrations up to… Continue reading Study related to uranium concentration in drinking water

The Voicebox” Program 

Source- This post on the The Voicebox” Program has been created based on the article “NFDC and Netflix Partner to Launch “The Voicebox” – an Upskilling Program for Voice-over Artists in India” published in “The Hindu” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and Netflix India have collaborated… Continue reading The Voicebox” Program 

Microsoft Update Flaw Causes Global Disruption

Source- This post on the Microsoft Update Flaw Causes Global Disruption has been created based on the article “Microsoft update flaw triggers worldwide chaos” published in “The Hindu” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? A faulty update from CrowdStrike which is a Texas-based cybersecurity firm disrupted several Windows computers and servers worldwide. Digital… Continue reading Microsoft Update Flaw Causes Global Disruption

Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)

Source- This post on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) has been created based on the article “India plans to enter into carbon crediting mechanism with Japan” published on “The Hindu” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? India and Japan plan to establish a Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) for carbon trading and carbon credit… Continue reading Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)

Study related to decline in life expectancy post Covid

Source- This post on India’s lost 2.6 years’ life expectancy between 2019 and 2020 has been created based on the article “Covid-19: India lost 2.6 years’ life expectancy between 2019 and 2020” published in “Business Standard” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? In the aftermath of COVID-19, India experienced a significant decline in… Continue reading Study related to decline in life expectancy post Covid

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