Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister unveils India’s first truly indigenously developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus developed by KPIT-CSIR in Pune” published in PIB on 21st August 2022. What is the News? Union Minister of Science & Technology has launched India’s first truly indigenously developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus. About Hydrogen… Continue reading Union Minister unveils India’s first truly indigenously developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus developed by KPIT-CSIR in Pune
Droughts Hurt World’s Largest Economies
Source: The post is based on the article “Droughts Hurt World’s Largest Economies” published in Livemint on 22nd August 2022. What is the News? Severe droughts across the Northern Hemisphere— from the US to waterways in Europe and China—are impacting the global trade system already under stress. Which countries are experiencing droughts? Parts of China… Continue reading Droughts Hurt World’s Largest Economies
Care Economy: Meaning, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The importance of care work is now widely acknowledged and reflected in various international commitments such as the SDGs and the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Centenary Declaration. The Care Economy became the target of policy discussions after the ILO released a study titled ‘Care Work and Care Jobs for the… Continue reading Care Economy: Meaning, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
Grameen Udyami Project launched in Ranchi to promote skill development and Entrepreneurship amongst the tribal youth
Source: The post is based on the article “Grameen Udyami Project launched in Ranchi to promote skill development and Entrepreneurship amongst the tribal youth” published in PIB on 20th August 2022. What is the News? National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC) in partnership with Seva Bharti and Yuva Vikas Society has launched the second phase of Grameen… Continue reading Grameen Udyami Project launched in Ranchi to promote skill development and Entrepreneurship amongst the tribal youth
Explained: What are cloudburst incidents and are they rising across India?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are cloudburst incidents and are they rising across India?” published in Indian Express on 22nd August 2022. What is the News? Over 20 people have been killed in the destruction caused by cloudbursts and flash floods in different parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand over… Continue reading Explained: What are cloudburst incidents and are they rising across India?
Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study” published in The Hindu on 20th August 2022. What is the News? A study conducted in India has found that warning labels on food packets are most effective in helping consumers identify foods high in sugar, saturated fat… Continue reading Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study
Data on Manual Scavenging
Source: The post is based on the article “Data on Manual Scavenging” published in The Hindu on 22nd August 2022. What is the News? The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment has provided data on Manual Scavenging while replying to a question in Lok Sabha. What is Manual Scavenging? Click Here to read People Engaged… Continue reading Data on Manual Scavenging
Explained: What is Mandala in art?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is Mandala in art?” published in Indian Express on 21st August 2022. What is the News? Residents of Liverpool are amazed over a Mandala the size of one and a half football pitches in length created by artist James Brunt with materials such as leaves… Continue reading Explained: What is Mandala in art?
Snailfish can survive sub-zero temperatures; but will it beat climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “Snailfish can survive sub-zero temperatures; but will it beat climate change” published in Down To Earth on 18th August 2022. What is the News? A study has found a Snailfish that lives in an iceberg habitat in Greenland can survive in icy Arctic waters due to the… Continue reading Snailfish can survive sub-zero temperatures; but will it beat climate change
Govt awards GI tag to Mithila Makhana for ‘farmer’s profit’
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt awards GI tag to Mithila Makhana for ‘farmer’s profit’” published in Indian Express on 21st August 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has awarded the Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Mithila Makhana. What is Mithila Makhana? Makhana is a special variety of aquatic cash… Continue reading Govt awards GI tag to Mithila Makhana for ‘farmer’s profit’
