What is the News? The National Family Health Survey(NFHS-5) Report has highlighted the recent trends in Fertility and Obesity. What is the National Family Health Survey(NFHS)? Read here: National Family Health Survey (NFHS)? What are the key findings of NFHS-5? Total Fertility Rate(TFR): The Total Fertility Rate(TFR), the average number of children per woman, has… Continue reading Fertility falls, obesity goes up in India , says National Family Health Survey
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Explained: Why Punjab’s DSR push matters, how much groundwater will it save
Why in the News? Punjab government announced Rs 1,500 incentive per acre for farmers opting for Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR). What is Direct Seeding of Rice(DSR)? Direct seeding is a method under which pre-germinated seeds are directly drilled into the field by a tractor-powered machine. DSR is also called the ‘broadcasting seed technique’. How… Continue reading Explained: Why Punjab’s DSR push matters, how much groundwater will it save
Isro to join race to Venus, eyes 2024 orbiter launch
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) is planning to launch Venus Mission in 2024. What is the Venus Mission? To be launched by: ISRO Year of Launch: 2024 Objective: To study the Venusian atmosphere which is toxic and corrosive in nature as clouds of sulfuric acid cover the planet. Experiments planned for the… Continue reading Isro to join race to Venus, eyes 2024 orbiter launch
Explained: What is Shigella, the bacteria that killed a girl after she ate shawarma in Kerala?
What is the News? The Kerala health department has identified Shigella bacteria as the cause for the food poisoning incident in Kasaragod, which claimed the life of a girl and led to 30-odd others being admitted to the hospital. What is Shigella? Shigella is a bacterium that belongs to the enterobacter family — a group… Continue reading Explained: What is Shigella, the bacteria that killed a girl after she ate shawarma in Kerala?
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports invites suggestions on draft National Youth Policy
What is the News? The Government of India has reviewed the existing draft National Youth Policy,2014 and prepared a New Draft National Youth Policy(NYP). Why was the Draft National Youth Policy prepared? Currently, youths between the ages of 15 and 29 are estimated to constitute more than 34% of the total population in India. While… Continue reading Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports invites suggestions on draft National Youth Policy
Scientists develop a new model for inferring density inhomogeneity in the solar corona
What is the News? Scientists have developed a new theoretical model to quantify the inhomogeneity in the density of Solar Corona generated by the turbulence in the electrically conducting, magnetized fluid present as plasma in it. What is Solar Corona? The Solar Corona is the outermost part of the Sun’s atmosphere. The corona is usually… Continue reading Scientists develop a new model for inferring density inhomogeneity in the solar corona
Norwesters: The SpiceJet ‘accident
What is the News? Spicejet aircraft experienced severe turbulence at around 16,000 feet while on approach to the destination airport. Why did this turbulence on the aircraft occur? The turbulence in the aircraft might have occurred due to the following possible reasons: Firstly, it appears that the flight crew had not followed the speed for… Continue reading Norwesters: The SpiceJet ‘accident
Delimitation panel notifies new J&K Assembly constituencies
What is the News? The Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission has notified the new boundaries, names and number of Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, paving the way for the first-ever Assembly election in the Union Territory. What is the Delimitation Commission? Click here to read about it Delimitation in the J&K State In the… Continue reading Delimitation panel notifies new J&K Assembly constituencies
India stays out of Global Declaration on Future of Internet
What is the News? The United States and 60 other partner countries signed a political declaration called the “Declaration for the Future of the Internet”. India, China and Russia are among the nations that have not signed this declaration. What is the Declaration for the Future of the Internet? Vision: -To champion a single interconnected… Continue reading India stays out of Global Declaration on Future of Internet
India embarks on the World’s largest film restoration project under National Film Heritage Mission: I&B Minister
What is the News? The Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting has announced the World’s largest film restoration project under National Film Heritage Mission(NFHM). What is the National Film Heritage Mission(NFHM)? Launched in: 2016 by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Aim: To preserve, restore and digitize India’s cinematic heritage. Objectives of the mission: 1)… Continue reading India embarks on the World’s largest film restoration project under National Film Heritage Mission: I&B Minister
