Source: The post is based on the article “India sees reduction in stunting; but wasting, obesity are concerns: report” published in The Hindu on 29th May 2023 What is the News? Recently, a Joint Malnutrition Estimate was released by the UNICEF, the WHO and the World Bank. What are the key concerns highlighted by the Joint Malnutrition Estimate? The world… Continue reading Joint Malnutrition Estimate: India sees reduction in stunting; but wasting, obesity are concerns: report
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‘From prevalence in eight States in 2001, dengue now a nationwide infection’
Source: The post is based on the article “‘From prevalence in eight States in 2001, dengue now a nationwide infection’” published in The Hindu on 29th May 2023 What is the News? Dengue, which was restricted to eight States in 2001, currently covers all the States and Union Territories in India. What is Dengue? Read more: Dengue What is DNA… Continue reading ‘From prevalence in eight States in 2001, dengue now a nationwide infection’
Shrinking snow cover continues to haunt Himachal Pradesh
Source: The post is based on the article “Shrinking snow cover continues to haunt Himachal Pradesh” published in The Hindu on 29th May 2023 What is the News? The trend of a gradual reduction in snow cover in ecologically fragile Himachal Pradesh has increased. Also, the mean maximum and minimum average temperature is on the rise in the Himalayan region. About… Continue reading Shrinking snow cover continues to haunt Himachal Pradesh
A Foucault pendulum swings inside the new Parliament
Source: The post is based on the article “A Foucault pendulum swings inside the new Parliament” published in The Hindu on 29th May 2023 What is the News? The new Parliament building’s one of the key features includes a Foucault pendulum suspended from its ‘Constitutional Gallery’ area. It was designed and installed by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM),… Continue reading A Foucault pendulum swings inside the new Parliament
What is the Model Prisons Act announced by the MHA?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Model Prisons Act announced by the MHA?” published in the Indian Express on 29th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced that it has finalised the preparation of the Model Prisons Act, 2023. Why has the Government come up with the… Continue reading What is the Model Prisons Act announced by the MHA?
ISRO’s new NavIC satellite launches successfully: Why a regional navigation system matters to India
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO’s new NavIC satellite launches successfully: Why a regional navigation system matters to India” published in the Indian Express on 29th May 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the first of the second-generation satellites for its navigation constellation successfully. What is Navigation with the… Continue reading ISRO’s new NavIC satellite launches successfully: Why a regional navigation system matters to India
When Roman merchants and soldiers came to Madurai to trade in pepper
Source: The post is based on the article “When Roman merchants and soldiers came to Madurai to trade in pepper” published in The Hindu on 25th May 2023 What is the News? This article discusses the historical trade routes between Roman merchants and the city of Madurai (Pandya Dynasty). What are the historical trade routes between Roman merchants and Madurai?… Continue reading When Roman merchants and soldiers came to Madurai to trade in pepper
European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’
Source: The post is based on the article “European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’” published in The Hindu on 27th May 2023 What is the News? European Union’s chief climate negotiator has recently said that Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is not intended to be “protectionist” and only meant to avoid the… Continue reading European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’
EU audit finds ‘many weaknesses’ in Indian organic products certification
Source: The post is based on the article “EU audit finds ‘many weaknesses’ in Indian organic products certification” published in The Hindu Business line on 24th May 2023 What is the News? A European Union (EU) audit has found “many weaknesses” in the certification of Indian organic products exported to the EU. What are the findings of… Continue reading EU audit finds ‘many weaknesses’ in Indian organic products certification
What Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl figurine tells us about the prehistoric civilisation
Source: The post is based on the article “What Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl figurine tells us about the prehistoric civilisation” published in the Indian Express on 27th May 2023 What is the News? Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated International Museum Expo. The Mascot of the International Museum Expo is a contemporized version of the Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl made of… Continue reading What Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl figurine tells us about the prehistoric civilisation
