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 What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) and UN-Water have released the Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water(GLAAS) report. What… Continue reading GLAAS Report: Extreme weather events continue to hamper access to potable water, sanitation; urgent action needed: WHO
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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 What is the News? Kerala Assembly has passed the University Laws (Amendment) Bill,2022. What are the University Laws (amendment) Bill? The Bill amends the statutes… 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 What is the News? Scientists in the United Kingdom have tested a new form of experimental gene therapy technique called Base Editing to create cancer in a teenage girl. About T-cell acute lymphoblastic… 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 What is the News? Amid fresh demands for snapping of trade ties with China in the wake of the Tawang clash, official data show that India’s… Continue reading India’s imports from China rose sharply post Galwan clash: What trade data show
