GLAAS Report: Extreme weather events continue to hamper access to potable water, sanitation; urgent action needed: WHO

Source: The post is based on the article “Extreme weather events continue to hamper access to potable water, sanitation; urgent action needed: WHO” published in Down To Earth on 14th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the GLAAS Report?3 What are the key findings of the GLAAS Report?4 What are the recommendations… Continue reading GLAAS Report: Extreme weather events continue to hamper access to potable water, sanitation; urgent action needed: WHO

Explained | Kerala Government’s Bills to remove the Governor as Chancellor of State Universities

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Kerala Government’s Bills to remove the Governor as Chancellor of State Universities” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the University Laws (amendment) Bill?3 Why has the State Government introduced this Bill?4 What are the arguments against… Continue reading Explained | Kerala Government’s Bills to remove the Governor as Chancellor of State Universities

Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: WB report

Source: The post is based on the article “Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: WB report” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled “Striving for Clean Air: Air Pollution and Public Health in South Asia”. What are the… Continue reading Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: WB report

Union Minister for Jal Shakti Inaugurates The 7th Edition of India Water Impact Summit

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister for Jal Shakti Inaugurates The 7th Edition of India Water Impact Summit” published in PIB on 15th December 2022 What is the News? Union Minister for Jal Shakti has inaugurated the 7th Edition of the India Water Impact Summit (IWIS) at New Delhi. What is… Continue reading Union Minister for Jal Shakti Inaugurates The 7th Edition of India Water Impact Summit

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK) now named as Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan(PM VIKAS) Scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK) now named as Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan(PM VIKAS) Scheme” published in PIB on 15th December 2022 What is the News? The Minister of Minority Affairs has informed that the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK) has now been… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK) now named as Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan(PM VIKAS) Scheme

South Commission: The global south could’ve had its own economic club

Source: The post is based on the article “The global south could’ve had its own economic club” published in the Livemint on 16th November 2022. What is the News? At the time India has stepped into the presidency of the G20, India can bring together the economies of the southern hemisphere (excluding those of rich Australia and… Continue reading South Commission: The global south could’ve had its own economic club

House committee calls for more medical facilities for troops at forward locations

Source: The post is based on the article “House committee calls for more medical facilities for troops at forward locations” published in The Hindu on 14th December 2022 What is the News? The Public Accounts Committee(PAC) has released a report titled “Provisioning, procurement and issue of High Altitude Clothing, Equipment, Ration and Housing”. What are… Continue reading House committee calls for more medical facilities for troops at forward locations

How gene therapy could cure cancer

Source: The post is based on the article “How gene therapy could cure cancer” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 About T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL)3 What is ‘base editing?’4 How did base-editing work? What is the News? Scientists in the United Kingdom have tested a new form… Continue reading How gene therapy could cure cancer

Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise “Kazind – 2022” to Commence at Umroi (Meghalaya)

Source: The post is based on the article “Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise “Kazind – 2022” to Commence at Umroi (Meghalaya)” published in PIB on 14th December 2022 What is the News? The 6th Edition of India – Kazakhstan joint training exercise “KAZIND-22” is scheduled to be conducted at Umroi (Meghalaya). What is Exercise KAZIND? Exercise… Continue reading Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise “Kazind – 2022” to Commence at Umroi (Meghalaya)

India’s imports from China rose sharply post Galwan clash: What trade data show

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s imports from China rose sharply post Galwan clash: What trade data show” published in Indian Express on 14th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 China-India Trade3 What is the difference between China and the US as a trading partner of India?4 What has been the… Continue reading India’s imports from China rose sharply post Galwan clash: What trade data show

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