Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Home Affairs

Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Home Affairs” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2022? National… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Home Affairs

What are the regulations announced for foreign universities in India?

Source: The post is based on the article “What are the regulations announced for foreign universities in India?” published in Indian Express on 7th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key provisions of draft regulations to allow foreign universities to enter India?3 Why did previous attempts to allow foreign university campuses… Continue reading What are the regulations announced for foreign universities in India?

Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge” published in PIB on 2nd January 2023 What is the News? Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) announces the launch of “Prajjwala Challenge” for bringing about “Transformation of the Indian Rural Economy”. What is Prajjwala Challenge? Launched by: Ministry of Rural… Continue reading Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge

India’s plan to develop green hydrogen

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s plan to develop green hydrogen” published in The Hindu on 6th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Green Hydrogen?3 Why was the National Green Hydrogen mission launched?4 What are the key features of the National Green Hydrogen mission?5 What are the challenges ahead?… Continue reading India’s plan to develop green hydrogen

New electrolyte found can help better ammonia synthesis

Source: The post is based on the article “New electrolyte found can help better ammonia synthesis” published in PIB on 5th January 2023 What is the News? A team of Indian scientists have developed a new aqueous electrolyte that can help make electrochemical ammonia synthesis more efficient. The novel approach could be useful for industries… Continue reading New electrolyte found can help better ammonia synthesis

Cabinet approves continuation of Schemes of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves continuation of Schemes of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region” published in PIB on 5th January 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Schemes of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region for the balance period of… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Schemes of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

Asian elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat in Nilgiri Reserve

Source: The post is based on the article “Asian elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat in Nilgiri Reserve” published in The Hindu on 6th January 2023 What is the News? According to a study, the endangered Asian Elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat, the flat terrain in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. About… Continue reading Asian elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat in Nilgiri Reserve

UGC unveils draft norms to allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India

Source: The post is based on the article “UGC unveils draft norms to allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India” published in The Hindu on 6th January 2023 What is the News? University Grants Commission has announced draft regulations for foreign universities setting up campuses in India. What are the key provisions of… Continue reading UGC unveils draft norms to allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India

NAAC releases new benchmarks to assess varsities, autonomous colleges

Source: The post is based on the article “NAAC releases new benchmarks to assess varsities, autonomous colleges” published in TOI on 5th January 2023 What is the News? The National Assessment and Accreditation Council(NAAC) has released the benchmark scores that the colleges and universities receive during their accreditation process to bring transparency to the process. … Continue reading NAAC releases new benchmarks to assess varsities, autonomous colleges

Jain community protests: What are the issues linked to Jharkhand, Gujarat shrines

Source: The post is based on the article “Jain community protests: What are the issues linked to Jharkhand, Gujarat shrines’ Scheme” published in Indian Express on 5th January 2023 What is the News? Members of the Jain community have been staging protests over demands related to two holy sites — Sammed Shikhar on Parasnath hill… Continue reading Jain community protests: What are the issues linked to Jharkhand, Gujarat shrines

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