Miniature dhows from Beypore make their way to Qatar World Cup

Source: The post is based on the article “Miniature dhows from Beypore make their way to Qatar World Cup” published in The Hindu on 12th November 2022 What is the News? Kerala’s own Beypore Uru (yacht made of wood and coir) is all set to be a part of FIFA World Cup 2022. Note: Beypore… Continue reading Miniature dhows from Beypore make their way to Qatar World Cup

PM pays tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his Jayanti

Source: The post is based on the article “PM pays tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his Jayanti” published in PIB on 13th November 2022 What is the News? The Prime Minister has paid  tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his Jayanti. Who was Acharya Kriplani? Acharya Kriplani was born in 1888 in Hyderabad, Sindh. He was… Continue reading PM pays tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his Jayanti

Vice President leads delegation at the 19th ASEAN-India Summit in Cambodia

Source: The post is based on the article “Vice President leads delegation at the 19th ASEAN-India Summit in Cambodia” published in PIB on 13th November 2022. What is the News? The Vice President is leading India’s delegation at the 19th ASEAN-India Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Note: This year marks the 30th anniversary of ASEAN-India… Continue reading Vice President leads delegation at the 19th ASEAN-India Summit in Cambodia

Shabd Shala Initiative: Finding Indian language equivalents for selfie, drones…

Source: The post is based on the article “Finding Indian language equivalents for selfie, drones” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022. What is the News? The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology(CSTT) will soon launch the ‘Shabd Shala’ initiative. What is the Shabd Shala Initiative? Shabd Shala is a website which will invite… Continue reading Shabd Shala Initiative: Finding Indian language equivalents for selfie, drones…

How type-2 diabetes can be reversed in young people without medication

Source: The post is based on the article “How type-2 diabetes can be reversed in young people without medication” published in Indian Express on 14th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Type 2 Diabetes?3 What are the primary causes of diabetes?4 What are the measures that should be taken to prevent diabetes?… Continue reading How type-2 diabetes can be reversed in young people without medication

General Network Access: Regulatory loopholes may end up favouring bigger players: Experts

Source: The post is based on the article “Regulatory loopholes may end up favouring bigger players: Experts” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is General Network Access(GNA)?3 What are the benefits of the General Network Access(GNA) regulatory framework?4 What are the issues with the GNA framework now?… Continue reading General Network Access: Regulatory loopholes may end up favouring bigger players: Experts

IUU fishing: Extra-regional fishing fleets present in Indian Ocean: Navy

Source: The post is based on the article “Extra-regional fishing fleets present in Indian Ocean: Navy” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing?3 Who regulates IUU fishing activities?4 What is the impact of IUU fishing?5 What are the measures taken and… Continue reading IUU fishing: Extra-regional fishing fleets present in Indian Ocean: Navy

Jharkhand wants new quota Bill placed in Ninth Schedule: What this section of Constitution is

Source: The post is based on the article “Jharkhand wants new quota Bill placed in Ninth Schedule: What this section of Constitution is” published in Indian Express on 14th November 2022. What is the News? The Jharkhand Assembly has cleared two Bills, one increasing reservation in vacant government posts and services in the state to… Continue reading Jharkhand wants new quota Bill placed in Ninth Schedule: What this section of Constitution is

Rule of Law Index: India Ranks 77 Out Of 140 Countries, Improves In Order & Security Parameter

Source: The post is based on the article “Rule of Law Index: India Ranks 77 Out Of 140 Countries, Improves In Order & Security Parameter” published in The Quint on 13th November 2022 What is the News? According to the Rule of Law Index 2022, rule of law has declined globally for the fifth consecutive… Continue reading Rule of Law Index: India Ranks 77 Out Of 140 Countries, Improves In Order & Security Parameter

The strange case of the Indian skimmer

Source: The post is based on the article “The strange case of the Indian skimmer” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022 What is the News? Recently, Indian skimmer was seen in huge flocks during winter in Coringa wildlife sanctuary (Kakinada). What is an Indian Skimmer? Indian skimmer or Indian scissors-bill (Rynchops albicollis) is… Continue reading The strange case of the Indian skimmer

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