Artistes breathe a new life into Seethakali folk art

Source: The post is based on the article “Artistes breathe a new life into Seethakali folk art”  published in The Hindu on 28th August 2023 What is the News? The Perinad Seethakali Sangham, a group of artists from diverse backgrounds, revived the dying Seethakali folk art form in 2017. This group is now set to… Continue reading Artistes breathe a new life into Seethakali folk art

Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases the 6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases the 6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes”  published in PIB on 28th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Minor irrigation(MI) schemes?3 What is the Census Report on Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes?4 What are the key findings of… Continue reading Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases the 6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes

Cyclone frequency may rise over Indian coast from the warming of Pacific: study

Source: The post is based on the article “Cyclone frequency may rise over Indian coast from the warming of Pacific: study”  published in The Hindu on 30th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the study say about the Tropical Cyclones?3 What is Pacific Decadal Oscillation(PDO)?4 What is the difference between PDO and… Continue reading Cyclone frequency may rise over Indian coast from the warming of Pacific: study

ISRO all set to launch first Sun mission

Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO all set to launch first Sun mission”  published in PIB on 29th August 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that the Aditya-L1 mission, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun, will be launched on September 2 from… Continue reading ISRO all set to launch first Sun mission

World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched

Source: The post is based on the article “World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched”  published in PIB on 29th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle?3 What is the significance of Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle?4 What is the status of… Continue reading World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched

Indian Army contingent leaves for exercise BRIGHT STAR

Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Army contingent leaves for exercise BRIGHT STAR”  published in PIB on 29th August 2023 What is the News? Indian Army contingent comprising 137 personnel has departed to Egypt to participate in Exercise BRIGHT STAR- 23.  What is Exercise BRIGHT STAR? Exercise BRIGHT STAR  is a multinational… Continue reading Indian Army contingent leaves for exercise BRIGHT STAR

Strategic Initiatives by Coal Ministry increase Availability of Domestic Coking Coal for Steel Production, Reduce Imports

Source: The post is based on the article “Strategic Initiatives by Coal Ministry increase Availability of Domestic Coking Coal for Steel Production, Reduce Imports”  published in PIB on 29th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Coking Coal and why is it imported?3 What is Mission Coking Coal?4 What are the measures taken… Continue reading Strategic Initiatives by Coal Ministry increase Availability of Domestic Coking Coal for Steel Production, Reduce Imports

ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara

Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara”  published in The Hindu on 27th August 2023 What is the News? ISRO-Space Applications Centre (Ahmedabad) has successfully tested a device called ‘Nabhmitra’. What is Nabhmitra? Nabhmitra is a device developed by ISRO-Space Applications Centre (Ahmedabad) for the… Continue reading ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara

What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag

Source: The post is based on the article “What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag”  published in TOI on 28th August 2023 What is the News? Chokuwa rice has received a GI (Geographical Indication) tag due to its exceptional quality and uniqueness. What is Chokuwa Rice? Chokuwa… Continue reading What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag

China releases new map showing territorial claims

Source: The post is based on the article “China releases new map showing territorial claims”  published in The Hindu on 27th August 2023 What is the News? The Chinese government has released the “2023 edition of the standard map of China”. What does the “2023 edition of the standard map of China” show? The map… Continue reading China releases new map showing territorial claims

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