Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture organizes Bathukamma festival- an annual celebration in Telangana at Kartavyapath, India Gate” published in PIB on 26th September 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has organized the celebration of Bathukamma festival being held at Kartavyapath, India Gate, New Delhi. What is… Continue reading Ministry of Culture organizes Bathukamma festival- an annual celebration in Telangana at Kartavyapath, India Gate
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Successful Flight Tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System(VSHORADS) Missile by DRDO
Source: The post is based on the article “Successful Flight Tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System(VSHORADS) Missile by DRDO” published in PIB on 26th September 2022 What is the News? The Defense Research and Development Organization(DRDO) has conducted two successful test flights of the Very Short Range Air Defense System(VSHORADS). What is a… Continue reading Successful Flight Tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System(VSHORADS) Missile by DRDO
Subject of Akshay Kumar’s new movie, why Ram Setu is the bridge across history, mythology and controversy
Source: The post is based on the article “Subject of Akshay Kumar’s new movie, why Ram Setu is the bridge across history, mythology and controversy” published in Indian Express on 28th September 2022 What is the News? The teaser of Akshay Kumar’s new movie, Ram Setu has once again generated buzz around the Ram Setu… Continue reading Subject of Akshay Kumar’s new movie, why Ram Setu is the bridge across history, mythology and controversy
Thamirabarani: Govt, ATREE adopt ‘hyper local’ approach to restore one of south Asia’s oldest rivers
Source: The post is based on the article “Thamirabarani: Govt, ATREE adopt ‘hyper local’ approach to restore one of south Asia’s oldest rivers” published in Down To Earth on 28th September 2022 What is the News? The district administration of Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu along with Bengaluru-based non-profit Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and… Continue reading Thamirabarani: Govt, ATREE adopt ‘hyper local’ approach to restore one of south Asia’s oldest rivers
National launch of JALDOOT App
Source: The post is based on the article “National launch of JALDOOT App” published in PIB on 27th September 2022 What is the News? The Union Minister of Rural Development has launched the “JALDOOT App”. What is a JALDOOT App? Developed by: Ministry of Rural Development and Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Aim: To monitor the… Continue reading National launch of JALDOOT App
Sittanavasal, a Jain heritage site in Tamil Nadu, battles the elements
Source: The post is based on the article “Sittanavasal, a Jain heritage site in Tamil Nadu, battles the elements” published in The Hindu on 25th September 2022. What is the News? At least three-fourths of the art in Sittanavasal is either damaged or vandalised. This is due to unrestricted public access and general exposure to the elements. About… Continue reading Sittanavasal, a Jain heritage site in Tamil Nadu, battles the elements
Broad-billed sandpiper spotted for the first time at Nanjarayan tank bird sanctuary
Source: The post is based on the article “Broad-billed sandpiper spotted for the first time at Nanjarayan tank bird sanctuary” published in The Hindu on 25th September 2022. What is the News? Broad-billed sandpiper (Calidris falcinellus) has been spotted for the first time at Nanjarayan tank bird sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. What is a Broad-billed… Continue reading Broad-billed sandpiper spotted for the first time at Nanjarayan tank bird sanctuary
1,464 books, 74 years and counting: How the world’s largest Encyclopaedic Sanskrit Dictionary is taking shape
Source: The post is based on the article “1,464 books, 74 years and counting: How the world’s largest Encyclopaedic Sanskrit Dictionary is taking shape” published in Indian Express on 26th September 2022 What is the News? Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute in Pune, Maharashtra is hosting an Open Day for the general public to… Continue reading 1,464 books, 74 years and counting: How the world’s largest Encyclopaedic Sanskrit Dictionary is taking shape
Centre to set out area limits for mineral mining in states
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to set out area limits for mineral mining in states” published in The Hindu on 27th September 2022 What is the News? The Government of India is preparing to set out area caps for mining as it aims to carve out smaller mining areas to attract… Continue reading Centre to set out area limits for mineral mining in states
Foreign Trade Policy extended for six months
Source: The post is based on the article “Foreign Trade Policy extended for six months” published in PIB on 26th September 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce has announced the extension of the existing Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20) by another six months. What is Foreign Trade Policy? Foreign Trade Policy provides a… Continue reading Foreign Trade Policy extended for six months
