Source: The post is based on the article “At G20 meet, a Guinness effort to shine light on Karnataka’s Lambani craft” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2023. What is the News? At the third G20 culture working group (CWG) meeting in Hampi, a Guinness world record was created for the ‘largest display of… Continue reading At G20 meet, a Guinness effort to shine light on Karnataka’s Lambani craft
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India joins the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group
Source: The post is based on the article “India joins the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group” published in PIB on 9th July 2023 What is the News? India has joined the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG). What is the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG)?… Continue reading India joins the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group
Ministry of Education releases combined report on Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for the year 2020-21 & 2021-22
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Education releases combined report on Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for the year 2020-21 & 2021-22” published in PIB on 9th July 2023 What is the News? The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education has released the Performance Grading Index… Continue reading Ministry of Education releases combined report on Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for the year 2020-21 & 2021-22
Objections overruled, Forest Bill goes to House unchanged
Source: The post is based on the article “Objections overruled, Forest Bill goes to House unchanged” published in Indian Express on 10th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023?3 What are the key provisions of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023?4 What are the key issues with… Continue reading Objections overruled, Forest Bill goes to House unchanged
Data Protection Bill approved by Cabinet: Content, concerns
Source: The post is based on the article “Data Protection Bill approved by Cabinet: Content, concerns” published in Indian Express on 6th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022?3 What are the key changes that are made in the bill now?4 What… Continue reading Data Protection Bill approved by Cabinet: Content, concerns
Coming, women-only courts for alternative dispute resolution
Source: The post is based on the article “Coming, women-only courts for alternative dispute resolution” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is launching a unique initiative of setting up women-only courts called Nari Adalats. What are Nari Adalats? Nari Adalats are being set up at the… Continue reading Coming, women-only courts for alternative dispute resolution
Understanding solar flares: How explosions on Sun’s surface can lead to radio blackouts
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding solar flares: How explosions on Sun’s surface can lead to radio blackouts” published in Down To Earth on 6th July 2023 What is the News? The Sun emitted an X-class solar flare disrupting radio communications over parts of the United States and the Pacific Ocean. What… Continue reading Understanding solar flares: How explosions on Sun’s surface can lead to radio blackouts
GSTN launches geocoding in all states and UTs
Source: The post is based on the article “GSTN launches geocoding in all states and UTs” published in Indian Express on 8th July 2023 What is the News? The GST Network (GSTN) has introduced geocoding functionality in all states and union territories of India. What is Geocoding? Geocoding converts an address or description of a… Continue reading GSTN launches geocoding in all states and UTs
CMV and ToMV: The two ‘mosaic’ viruses that hit tomato crop in Maharashtra and Karnataka
Source: The post is based on the article “CMV and ToMV: The two ‘mosaic’ viruses that hit tomato crop in Maharashtra and Karnataka” published in Indian Express on 8th July 2023 What is the News? Tomato growers in Maharashtra have blamed the crop decline to the Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) while the growers in Karnataka… Continue reading CMV and ToMV: The two ‘mosaic’ viruses that hit tomato crop in Maharashtra and Karnataka
Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
Source: The post is based on the article “Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why does TRAI want regulation for OTT communication services?3 Why is TRAI exploring selective banning of OTT apps?4 What does the draft telecom Bill… Continue reading Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
