Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Manamadurai pottery has recently been given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Manamadurai Pottery? Manamadurai in Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu is known for pottery making. The… Continue reading Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag
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India’s first water body census: How was it done, what does the report say
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first water body census: How was it done, what does the report say” published in Indian Express on 25th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the need for a water bodies census?3 What was the objective of the first water bodies census?4 What… Continue reading India’s first water body census: How was it done, what does the report say
How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool
Source: The post is based on the article “How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Humidity?3 Why does relative humidity matter?4 What is Wet Bulb Temperature? What is the News? Relative humidity is a… Continue reading How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool
Will policy power India’s race to space?
Source: The post is based on the article “Will policy power India’s race to space?” published in Livemint on 25th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Where does India’s space programme stand?3 What will be ISRO’s role as per space policy?4 What do the private players say on space policy? What is the News?… Continue reading Will policy power India’s race to space?
Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline
Source: The post is based on the article “Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Notifiable Disease?3 About the decline in Malaria cases in India4 What are the steps taken against Malaria?5 What… Continue reading Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline
IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health
Source: The post is based on the article “IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) have developed a device called ‘ARTSENS’ to assess the health and age of blood vessels and thereby… Continue reading IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health
India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan
Source: The post is based on the article “India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? India has started ‘Operation Kaveri’ to evacuate its nationals from war-hit Sudan. What is Operation Kaveri? Operation Kaveri is a mission by India to… Continue reading India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan
Vibrant Villages plan to be merged with PM Gati Shakti
Source: The post is based on the article “Vibrant Villages plan to be merged with PM Gati Shakti” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Vibrant Villages Programme(VVP)?3 What is PM Gati Shakti?4 Why is the Vibrant Villages Programme integrated with PM Gati Shakti? What is… Continue reading Vibrant Villages plan to be merged with PM Gati Shakti
India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index
Source: The post is based on the article “India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index” published in TOI on 24th April 2023 What is the News? The World Bank has released the Logistics Performance Index 2023. What is the Logistics Performance Index(LPI)? Released by: World Bank Purpose: It is an interactive benchmarking tool created… Continue reading India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index
DRDO & Indian Navy Conduct Successful Trial of BMD Interceptor from Naval Platform
Source: The post is based on the article “DRDO & Indian Navy Conduct Successful Trial of BMD Interceptor from Naval Platform” published in PIB on 23rd April 2023 What is the News? DRDO and Indian Navy successfully conducted a maiden flight trial of a sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the coast of Odisha. What is… Continue reading DRDO & Indian Navy Conduct Successful Trial of BMD Interceptor from Naval Platform
