Source: The post is based on the article “Prejudices against women didn’t reduce in last decade; 90% people still hold gender bias: UN” published in Down To Earth on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2023 has been released. What is Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI)? Released by:… Continue reading Gender Social Norms Index 2023: Prejudices against women didn’t reduce in last decade; 90% people still hold gender bias: UN
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Cyclone Biparjoy: What is the ‘landfall’ of a cyclone?
Source: The post is based on the article “Cyclone Biparjoy: What is the ‘landfall’ of a cyclone?” published in Indian Express on 16th June 2023 What is the News? The landfall process of Cyclone Biparjoy has started near Jakhau port in the Gujarat Kutch district and will continue till midnight. What is the “landfall” of… Continue reading Cyclone Biparjoy: What is the ‘landfall’ of a cyclone?
New study reveals higher temperature enhancements during acoustic shocks in the solar chromosphere
Source: The post is based on the article “New study reveals higher temperature enhancements during acoustic shocks in the solar chromosphere” published in PIB on 15th June 2023 What is the News? A new study has found that bright grains observed in the chromosphere of the Sun are due to upward propagating shocks in the… Continue reading New study reveals higher temperature enhancements during acoustic shocks in the solar chromosphere
Are non-communicable diseases increasing in India?
Source: The post is based on the article“Are non-communicable diseases increasing in India?” published in The Hindu on 16th June 2023 What is the News? The new national estimates for diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCD) show that 31 million more Indians became diabetic in four years (2019-2021). About the Study to assess the Non-communicable… Continue reading Are non-communicable diseases increasing in India?
W20 Summit Women-Led Development; Transform, Thrive and Transcend
Source: The post is based on the article “W20 Summit Women-Led Development; Transform, Thrive and Transcend” published in PIB on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The Women 20 Summit is set to take place in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. What is the Women 20 Summit? The Women 20 (W20) is the official G20 engagement… Continue reading W20 Summit Women-Led Development; Transform, Thrive and Transcend
What is the massive grain storage plan the govt has unveiled, how it’ll help farmers
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the massive grain storage plan the govt has unveiled, how it’ll help farmers” published in The Hindu on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the constitution of an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) to facilitate the world’s largest grain storage plan… Continue reading What is the massive grain storage plan the govt has unveiled, how it’ll help farmers
Why did the govt. impose a ceiling on wheat stocks?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why did the govt. impose a ceiling on wheat stocks?” published in The Hindu on 14th June 2023 What is the News? The Union Government has imposed limits on the stock of wheat that can be held by traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors.The objective… Continue reading Why did the govt. impose a ceiling on wheat stocks?
Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help
Source: The post is based on the article “Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help” published in Down To Earth on 15th June 2023 What is the News? Chite Lui River in Mizoram is in danger as it has been turned into a dumping ground. What is the Chite Lui River? Chite Lui River… Continue reading Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help
U.S., U.K. forge ‘Atlantic Declaration’ to boost ties
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S., U.K. forge ‘Atlantic Declaration’ to boost ties” published in The Hindu on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The United States and the United Kingdom have announced the Atlantic Declaration for a Twenty-First Century U.S.-UK Economic Partnership. What is the Atlantic Declaration? Signed between: US… Continue reading U.S., U.K. forge ‘Atlantic Declaration’ to boost ties
Researchers Discover 20 New Species of Sea Lettuce in the Baltic Sea Region
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers Discover 20 New Species of Sea Lettuce in the Baltic Sea Region” published in ANI on 14th June 2023 What is the News? Researchers have recently discovered 20 new species of Sea lettuce along the Baltic and Scandinavian coasts. What is Sea Lettuce? Sea Lettuce is… Continue reading Researchers Discover 20 New Species of Sea Lettuce in the Baltic Sea Region
