Source: The post is based on the article “Narco-terror nexus examined case-wise, Centre informs RS” published in The Hindu on 3rd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 India’s Vulnerability to drug trafficking:3 Is there a nexus between narcotics business and terrorist activities?4 What are the steps taken by the government of India to tackle… Continue reading Narco-terror nexus examined case-wise, Centre informs RS
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Government introduces a new category of Ayush visa for foreign nationals seeking treatment under Indian systems of medicine
Source: The post is based on the article “Government introduces a new category of Ayush visa for foreign nationals seeking treatment under Indian systems of medicine” published in PIB on 2nd August 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has notified the creation of a new category of Ayush… Continue reading Government introduces a new category of Ayush visa for foreign nationals seeking treatment under Indian systems of medicine
Rescued Himalayan vultures script India’s first captive breeding success story in Assam Zoo
Source: The post is based on the article “Rescued Himalayan vultures script India’s first captive breeding success story in Assam Zoo” published in Deccan Herald on 1st August 2023. What is the News? In 2011-2012, Himalayan vultures were rescued from poisoning incidents in Assam. Despite initial skepticism from veterinarians about their survival in the hot… Continue reading Rescued Himalayan vultures script India’s first captive breeding success story in Assam Zoo
India’s telemedicine service eSanjeevani completes over 14 crore consultations: Center
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s telemedicine service eSanjeevani completes over 14 crore consultations: Center” published in The New Indian Express on 1st August 2023. What is the News? India’s telemedicine application eSanjeevani has completed 14 crore consultations. What is eSanjeevani? eSanjeevani is a cloud-based integrated telemedicine solution of the Ministry of… Continue reading India’s telemedicine service eSanjeevani completes over 14 crore consultations: Center
Centre forms expert panel to revise anti-discrimination guidelines on campuses
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre forms expert panel to revise anti-discrimination guidelines on campuses” published in The Hindu on 3rd August 2023. What is the News? The Union Education Ministry has constituted an expert committee to revisit its regulations and guidelines on anti-discrimination guidelines in higher educational institutions. About anti-discrimination guidelines… Continue reading Centre forms expert panel to revise anti-discrimination guidelines on campuses
WHO report on tobacco control: Key findings, how India fares
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO report on tobacco control: Key findings, how India fares” published in Indian Express on 2nd August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are MPOWER measures?3 What are the key findings of the WHO report on tobacco control?4 What does the WHO report say about India?… Continue reading WHO report on tobacco control: Key findings, how India fares
Panel submits report on sub-categorisation of OBCs after 6 years
Source: The post is based on the article “Panel submits report on sub-categorisation of OBCs after 6 years” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for sub-categorisation of OBCs?3 What were the terms of reference of the Rohini Commission?4 How did the work of the… Continue reading Panel submits report on sub-categorisation of OBCs after 6 years
Tamil Nadu’s Jaderi ‘namakatti’, chedibutta saree and Kanniyakumari Matti banana get GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu’s Jaderi ‘namakatti’, chedibutta saree and Kanniyakumari Matti banana get GI tag” published in The Hindu on 31st July 2023. What is the News? The Geographical Indications Registry has granted the GI tag to three famous products from Tamil Nadu. What are the products from Tamil… Continue reading Tamil Nadu’s Jaderi ‘namakatti’, chedibutta saree and Kanniyakumari Matti banana get GI tag
Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests
Source: The post is based on the article “Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2023 What is the News? The Government has introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha. What is the Government of National… Continue reading Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests
World’s Largest Food/ Grain Storage Plan
Source: The post is based on the article “World’s Largest Food/ Grain Storage Plan” published in PIB on 1st August 2023. What is the News? The Minister of Cooperation has informed Lok Sabha about the “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector”. What is the World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative… Continue reading World’s Largest Food/ Grain Storage Plan
