Source: The post is based on the article “A day to explore bear necessities” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2022. What is the News? The first World Sloth Bear Day was observed recently to generate awareness and strengthen conservation efforts around the unique bear species endemic to the Indian subcontinent. About Sloth Bear The… Continue reading Sloth Bear: A day to explore bear necessities
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Tamil Nadu notifies India’s first slender loris sanctuary
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu notifies India’s first slender loris sanctuary” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2022. What is the News? In a first in the country, the Tamil Nadu government has notified the Kaduvur slender loris sanctuary. The sanctuary will cover 11,806 hectares in Karur and Dindigul districts.… Continue reading Tamil Nadu notifies India’s first slender loris sanctuary
No more indictment under Section 66A of IT Act: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “No more indictment under Section 66A of IT Act: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court ordered States and their police forces to stop prosecuting free speech on social media under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act… Continue reading No more indictment under Section 66A of IT Act: Supreme Court
Home Minister to launch Hindi version of first-year MBBS books on Oct. 16
Source: The post is based on the article “Home Minister to launch Hindi version of first-year MBBS books on Oct. 16” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2022. What is the News? Union Home Minister will launch the Hindi versions of first-year MBBS textbooks in Bhopal. With this, Madhya Pradesh will inch closer to becoming… Continue reading Home Minister to launch Hindi version of first-year MBBS books on Oct. 16
The grandeur of the Chola Empire, one of the longest ruling dynasties in South India
Source: The post is based on the article “The grandeur of the Chola Empire, one of the longest ruling dynasties in South India” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2022. What is the News? After the Ponniyin Selvan I movie, based on Kalki’s creation of a world of the Cholas, there is a renewed interest… Continue reading The grandeur of the Chola Empire, one of the longest ruling dynasties in South India
Three lakh and counting: RTI pleas pile up at information commissions across India
Source: The post is based on the article “Three lakh and counting: RTI pleas pile up at information commissions across India” published in The Hindu on 12th October 2022. What is the News? According to a private report, after 17 years of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, nearly 3.15 lakh complaints and appeals are… Continue reading Three lakh and counting: RTI pleas pile up at information commissions across India
What are the allegations against Google by the NBDA?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are the allegations against Google by the NBDA?” published in The Hindu on 12th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 How search engines are the first port of call for information online?3 What are the key allegations against Google?4 How do other countries view and… Continue reading What are the allegations against Google by the NBDA?
The promise and challenges of flex fuel vehicles
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Union Minister Launches first of its kind pilot project on Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV) in India” published in the PIB on 11th October 2022. “The promise and challenges of flex fuel vehicles” published in the Livemint on 12th October 2022. Contents1 What is the… Continue reading The promise and challenges of flex fuel vehicles
PM addresses United Nations World Geospatial International Congress
Source: The post is based on the following articles “PM addresses United Nations World Geospatial International Congress” published in the PIB on 11th October 2022. “India’s geospatial economy is expected to cross Rs 63,000 crore by 2025 at a growth rate of 12.8% and to provide employment to more than 10 lakh people” published in… Continue reading PM addresses United Nations World Geospatial International Congress
Parliament panel moots use of Hindi, local languages in higher educational institutes
Source: The post is based on the article “Parliament panel moots use of Hindi, local languages in higher educational institutes” published in The Times of India on 10th October 2022. What is the News? The committee of Parliament on Official Language has submitted its 11th report to the President. About the committee of Parliament on Official… Continue reading Parliament panel moots use of Hindi, local languages in higher educational institutes
