Source: The post is based on the article “India to bridge language gap with neighbours” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) has planned a special project called ‘The Language Friendship Bridge’. What is the Language Friendship Bridge Project? Aim: To create a pool of… Continue reading Language Friendship Bridge Project: India to bridge language gap with neighbours
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Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports
Source: The post is based on the article “Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The Central government has extended the date for implementation of the track and trace system for exports of drug formulations till August 1,2023.… Continue reading Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports
Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected
Source: The post is based on the article “Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected” published in Indian Express on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a revision in the formula for the pricing of natural gas. What is the revised natural gas… Continue reading Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected
A new measurement could change understanding of the Universe: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “A new measurement could change understanding of the Universe: Study” published in ANI on 8th April 2023 What is the News? A recent study carried out by the researchers was able to achieve the most accurate calibration of Cepheid stars. What are Cepheid Stars? Cepheid Star is… Continue reading A new measurement could change understanding of the Universe: Study
A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts
Source: The post is based on the article “A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts” published in Down To Earth on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The substantial research and conservation resources invested towards studying, protecting and managing smaller and less charismatic carnivores has generally been poor.… Continue reading A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts
Efforts on to get satellite radio collar for ‘Arikompan’ before translocation
Source: The post is based on the article “Efforts on to get satellite radio collar for ‘Arikompan’ before translocation” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court has ordered that the wild elephant Arikompan roaming at Santhanpara and Chinnakkanal in the Idukki district… Continue reading Efforts on to get satellite radio collar for ‘Arikompan’ before translocation
E-monitoring roads: unpaid fines driving govt. Rethink
Source: The post is based on the article “E-monitoring roads: unpaid fines driving govt. Rethink” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has accepted in the Supreme Court that its implementation of Section 136 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 has many problems and required mending.… Continue reading E-monitoring roads: unpaid fines driving govt. Rethink
Mission to map rural India’s cultural assets covers over one lakh villages
Source: The post is based on the article “Mission to map rural India’s cultural assets covers over one lakh villages” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The government has identified and documented distinctive features of more than one lakh villages across the country. This entire exercise has been carried… Continue reading Mission to map rural India’s cultural assets covers over one lakh villages
Govt to provide financial aid to prisoners who can’t afford bail
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt to provide financial aid to prisoners who can’t afford bail” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has decided to launch a special scheme to provide financial support to poor people who continue to be in… Continue reading Govt to provide financial aid to prisoners who can’t afford bail
What’s Hikikomori? Why 15 lakh Japanese are living in isolation?
Source: The post is based on the article “What’s Hikikomori? Why 15 lakh Japanese are living in isolation?” published in The Economic Times on 8th April 2023. What is the News? A phenomenon of social withdrawal known as Hikikomori is spreading rapidly in Japan. What is Hikikomori? It is a term used to describe people who have withdrawn from… Continue reading What’s Hikikomori? Why 15 lakh Japanese are living in isolation?
