Source: The post is based on the article “One conviction for unsafe sewer cleaning so far, House panel raps government” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Manual Scavenging?3 What is Manual Scavenging (Prohibition) Act?4 About the Parliamentary committee report on Manual Scavenging What is the News?… Continue reading One conviction for unsafe sewer cleaning so far, House panel raps government
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India’s disputed compensatory afforestation policy at odds with new IPCC report
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s disputed compensatory afforestation policy at odds with new IPCC report” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Afforestation in India3 What are the issues with CAMPA?4 Why is the Afforestation policy of India at odds with the IPCC report?5 What… Continue reading India’s disputed compensatory afforestation policy at odds with new IPCC report
Bedaquiline: India rejects Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to extend monopoly on lifesaving TB drug
Source: The post is based on the article “India rejects Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to extend monopoly on lifesaving TB drug” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 What is the News? The Indian Patent Office has rejected U.S. pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) attempt to extend its monopoly on the manufacturing of… Continue reading Bedaquiline: India rejects Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to extend monopoly on lifesaving TB drug
New catfish species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
Source: The post is based on the article “New catfish species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh” published in Tribune on 24th March 2023 What is the News? A new catfish species named ‘Exostoma Dhritiae’ was discovered by scientists of the Zoological Survey of India(ZSI) in Arunachal Pradesh. What is Exostoma Dhritiae? Exostoma Dhritiae is a new… Continue reading New catfish species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
Bharat 6G project: India plans to roll out high-speed internet by 2030
Source: The post is based on the article “Bharat 6G project: India plans to roll out high-speed internet by 2030” published in the Indian Express on 23rd March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is 6G?3 What is Bharat 6G Project?4 Is there any caution against the 6G Project?5 Which other countries are focussing… Continue reading Bharat 6G project: India plans to roll out high-speed internet by 2030
What is the Call Before u Dig application launched by PM?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Call Before u Dig application launched by PM?” published in Indian Express on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the ‘Call Before u Dig’ (CBuD) app. What is the Call Before u Dig(CBuD) app? Launched by: Department of… Continue reading What is the Call Before u Dig application launched by PM?
No more rights to foreign carriers in India. Why?
Source: The post is based on the article “No more rights to foreign carriers in India. Why?” published in Livemint on 23rd March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are bilateral air service agreements?3 What do foreign airlines want?4 Why is the Indian government against more rights?5 What could be the impact on air… Continue reading No more rights to foreign carriers in India. Why?
Getting it right: a historian’s effort to document the life of Bhagat Singh
Source: The post is based on the article “Getting it right: a historian’s effort to document the life of Bhagat Singh” published in The Hindu on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? Prime Minister has paid tributes to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru on Martyrs’ Day (Shaheed Diwas) What is Shaheed Diwas?… Continue reading Getting it right: a historian’s effort to document the life of Bhagat Singh
Indian Army to reintroduce millets in rations of soldiers
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Army to reintroduce millets in rations of soldiers” published in The Hindu on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? The Indian Army has decided to reintroduce millet flour in the rations of soldiers. Why has the Indian Army decided to introduce millet in the rations… Continue reading Indian Army to reintroduce millets in rations of soldiers
What is deadly Candida auris and what are the symptoms?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is deadly Candida auris and what are the symptoms?” published in TOI on 23rd March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Candida Auris?3 Who is vulnerable to Candida Auris?4 Is it similar to candida infection, a common yeast infection?5 Should India be worried about… Continue reading What is deadly Candida auris and what are the symptoms?
