Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: The demand for ‘tribal’ status for Himachal’s Trans-Giri and its Hatti community” published in Indian Express on 19th July 2022. What is the News? The Government of India is considering the Himachal Pradesh government’s request for the inclusion of the Hatti community in the list of… Continue reading Explained: The demand for ‘tribal’ status for Himachal’s Trans-Giri and its Hatti community
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NITI Aayog Releases Report on Digital Banks; Proposes a Licensing and Regulatory Regime for India
Source: The post is based on the article “NITI Aayog Releases Report on Digital Banks; Proposes a Licensing and Regulatory Regime for India” published in PIB on 20th July 2022. What is the News? NITI Aayog has released a report titled “A Proposal for Digital Banks in India: Licensing & Regulatory Regime”. What is the… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases Report on Digital Banks; Proposes a Licensing and Regulatory Regime for India
The NEET conundrum and Tamil Nadu’s steadfast opposition
Source: This post is based on the article “The NEET conundrum and Tamil Nadu’s steadfast opposition” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2022. What is the News? The Tamil Nadu government has opposed NEET-based admission to undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses from the beginning. Though it got exceptions earlier, in 2017 the Supreme Court refused to… Continue reading The NEET conundrum and Tamil Nadu’s steadfast opposition
National Culture Fund: National Culture Fund has completed 52 projects with various donors since its inception
Source: The post is based on the article “National Culture Fund has completed 52 projects with various donors since its inception” published in PIB on 19th July 2022. What is the News? The Minister of Culture has informed Lok Sabha about the National Culture Fund. What is the National Culture Fund? National Culture Fund(NCF) was… Continue reading National Culture Fund: National Culture Fund has completed 52 projects with various donors since its inception
Ministry of Power notifies ‘Green Energy Open Access’ Rules to accelerate ambitious renewable energy programmes
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Power notifies ‘Green Energy Open Access’ Rules to accelerate ambitious renewable energy programmes” published in PIB on 20th July 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Power has notified Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022. What are Electricity (Promoting… Continue reading Ministry of Power notifies ‘Green Energy Open Access’ Rules to accelerate ambitious renewable energy programmes
What is a Wormhole?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a Wormhole?” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2022. What is the News? This article explains the Wormhole. What is a Wormhole? A Wormhole can act as a bridge or a shortcut between two points in curved spacetime which are well separated in practical… Continue reading What is a Wormhole?
Explained| Why is there outrage over the new ‘National Emblem’?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained| Why is there outrage over the new ‘National Emblem’?” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has given India a first glimpse of the national emblem atop the new Parliament House coming up as part of the Central… Continue reading Explained| Why is there outrage over the new ‘National Emblem’?
Explained: What Rs 80 to a dollar means
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What Rs 80 to a dollar means” published in Indian Express on 20th July 2022. What is the News? The Indian rupee has breached the psychologically significant exchange rate level of 80 to a US dollar in early trade. What is the rupee exchange rate? The… Continue reading Explained: What Rs 80 to a dollar means
Grain shape influences liquefaction of sand, a major earthquake hazard
Source: The post is based on the article “Grain shape influences liquefaction of sand, a major earthquake hazard” published in PIB on 19th July 2022. What is the News? Scientists have found that the shape of sand grains influences the liquefaction of sand which is one of the major factors behind the collapse of structures… Continue reading Grain shape influences liquefaction of sand, a major earthquake hazard
Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana(AVYAY)
Source: The post is based on the article “Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana(AVYAY)” published in PIB on 19th July 2022. What is the News? The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Lok Sabha about the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana(AVYAY). What is Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana(AVYAY)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice &… Continue reading Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana(AVYAY)
