Ministry of Culture releases the third Comic book on stories of 20 Tribal Freedom Fighters

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture releases the third Comic book on stories of 20 Tribal Freedom Fighters” published in PIB on 4th August 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has released the third Comic book on stories of 20 Tribal Freedom Fighters at Tiranga Utsav celebration… Continue reading Ministry of Culture releases the third Comic book on stories of 20 Tribal Freedom Fighters

Explained | The coal mining protests in the Hasdeo Aranya region

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The coal mining protests in the Hasdeo Aranya region” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2022. What is the News? Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed a private member resolution urging the Centre to cancel the allocation of all coal mining blocks in the ecologically… Continue reading Explained | The coal mining protests in the Hasdeo Aranya region

Union government rolls back Data Protection Bill

Source: The post is based on the article “Union government rolls back Data Protection Bill” published in The Hindu on 5th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Information Technology Minister has announced the withdrawal of The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019. What is the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019? Click Here to read… Continue reading Union government rolls back Data Protection Bill

NASA robots work together for the first time on International Space Station

Source: The post is based on the article “NASA robots work together for the first time on International Space Station” published in Indian Express on 28th July 2022. What is the News? For the first time ever, two Astrobee robots have begun working independently on the International Space Station, side by side with humans. What… Continue reading NASA robots work together for the first time on International Space Station

India’s trade deficit surges to over $31 bn – what is trade deficit, is it bad?

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s trade deficit surges to over $31 bn – what is trade deficit, is it bad?” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. What is the News? India’s trade deficit widened to a record $31.02 billion in July due to contracting merchandise exports and a rise… Continue reading India’s trade deficit surges to over $31 bn – what is trade deficit, is it bad?

Supreme Court calls for a panel to look into freebies issue

Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court calls for a panel to look into freebies issue” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has suggested setting up a specialised body composed of persons who can dispassionately examine the problem of Freebies. What are Freebies?… Continue reading Supreme Court calls for a panel to look into freebies issue

Cabinet nod for climate pledges

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet nod for climate pledges” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved India’s updated climate pledge to the Paris Agreement. However, the ​​approved pledges were fewer than those the Prime Minister committed in Glasgow. What is a… Continue reading Cabinet nod for climate pledges

Explained | Understanding the provisions for foreign visits of State government Ministers

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Understanding the provisions for foreign visits of State government Ministers” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2022. What is the News? Delhi State Transport Minister has moved the Delhi High Court with a plea to set aside the need for travel clearances by the… Continue reading Explained | Understanding the provisions for foreign visits of State government Ministers

Parliament passes the National Anti-Doping Bill 2022

Source: The post is based on the article “Parliament passes the National Anti-Doping Bill 2022” published in PIB on 3rd August 2022. Present Status: Passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Received the assent of the President on the 12th August 2022. What is the News? Parliament has passed the National Anti-Doping Bill 2022. Note:… Continue reading Parliament passes the National Anti-Doping Bill 2022

In several states, digital tools gap in government schools

Source: The post is based on the article “In several states, digital tools gap in government schools” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. What is the News? According to Unified District Information System for Education Plus 2020-21 data, in at least 10 states in India, less than 10% of schools are equipped with… Continue reading In several states, digital tools gap in government schools

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