What is the News? Assam will mark World Rhino Day — September 22 — with a special ceremony by burning a stockpile of nearly 2,500 horns of the one-horned rhinoceros. About Greater One-Horned Rhino Greater One-Horned Rhino (or “Indian rhino”) are identified by a single black horn about a grey-brown hide with skin folds, which… Continue reading Explained: Why Assam govt is burning 2,500 rhino horns in a special ceremony
Govt to promote pearl farming in tribal areas
What is the News? TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India) has signed an agreement with the Jharkhand-based Purty Agrotech for the promotion of pearl farming in tribal areas. What are Pearls? Pearls are the only gemstones in the world that come from a living creature. Mollusks such as oysters and mussels produce pearls… Continue reading Govt to promote pearl farming in tribal areas
Process to induct women into NDA by May 2022: govt.
What is the News? The Ministry of Defence has informed the Supreme Court that it proposes to have the ‘mechanism’ to induct women cadets into the National Defence Academy (NDA) for entry into the armed forces to be ready in May 2022. What is the issue? In 2020, the Supreme court had asked the government… Continue reading Process to induct women into NDA by May 2022: govt.
State Food Safety Index: FSSAI
What is the news? Recently, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) -State Food Safety Index (SFSI). This index is used to measure the performance of States across various parameters of food safety. What is State Food Safety Index? It is an index is developed by… Continue reading State Food Safety Index: FSSAI
New panel to devise school curriculum
What is the News? The Union Education Ministry has set up a committee headed by space scientist K. Kasturirangan to devise the National Curriculum Frameworks(NCFs). About the Committee on National Curriculum Framework(NCF) The National Curriculum Framework serves as a guiding document for the development of textbooks, syllabus and teaching practices in schools across the country.… Continue reading New panel to devise school curriculum
Population growth rates have shrunk more for minorities: Pew report
What is the News? Pew Research has released its key findings about the religious composition of India. What are the Key Findings? India’s overall population more than tripled between 1951 and 2011, though growth rates have slowed since the 1990s: The total number of Indians grew to 1.2 billion in the 2011 census from 361… Continue reading Population growth rates have shrunk more for minorities: Pew report
Two more Indian Beaches get coveted International Blue Flag Certification
What is the News? The two more Indian beaches namely Kovalam beach in Chennai and Eden beach in Puducherry have been awarded the Blue Flag certification. What is Blue Flag Certification? ‘Blue Flag’ is a certification that can be obtained by a beach, marina, or sustainable boating tourism operator, and serves as an eco-label. The… Continue reading Two more Indian Beaches get coveted International Blue Flag Certification
Maharashtra: Rain water mars painting in prominent cave at Ellora
What is the News? The rainfall has resulted in rainwater seeping into cave number 32 at the world-renowned Ellora Caves, causing some damage to a painting. About Cave number 32 Cave no 32 is also known as ‘Indra Sabha’ Cave. It is a two-storey architectural marvel excavated in the ninth century. It is considered as… Continue reading Maharashtra: Rain water mars painting in prominent cave at Ellora
Explained: CIA officer on India trip reports Havana Syndrome; what is known about its symptoms and causes so far
What is the News? A US intelligence officer on an Indian trip last month has reported symptoms of Havana Syndrome. This is the first instance of the phenomenon being reported in India, at least on record, and could have diplomatic implications. What is Havana Syndrome? Havana Syndrome refers to a set of mental health symptoms… Continue reading Explained: CIA officer on India trip reports Havana Syndrome; what is known about its symptoms and causes so far
Gig Workers and their challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Indian government announced a “Code on Social Security, 2020” to deal with “Social Security for Unorganized Workers, Gig Workers and Platform Workers. But the Code is yet to be given effect. At present, gig workers are not being provided with the benefit of social security under any of the… Continue reading Gig Workers and their challenges – Explained, pointwise
