What is the News? The 15th meeting of the BRICS Science Technology Innovation(STI) Steering Committee was held recently. What are the key highlights of the 15th meeting of BRICS Science Technology Innovation (STI) Steering Committee? India to host 5 events as part of BRICS Science Technology Innovation Committee India will be hosting five events in… Continue reading Activities of 2022 discussed at BRICS STI Steering Committee: India to host 5 events
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In Kohima, a cemetery with a tennis court
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Kohima War Cemetery?3 What is the sequence of events that led to the formation of Kohima War Cemetery?4 What is the significance of Kohima in World War II?5 What is the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC)? What is the news? Kohima War Cemetery in Nagaland has figured in… Continue reading In Kohima, a cemetery with a tennis court
Year End Review: 2021- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are PM- KISAN Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMDY) MSP: In the Union Budget for 2018-19 had announced the predetermined principle to keep MSP at levels of one and half times the cost… Continue reading Year End Review: 2021- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Unique IDs: From PAN to Aadhaar, the universe of unique IDs is expanding in India
What is the News? Central Government and State Governments have been launching various Unique IDs to bring transparency and curb leakages in the system. What are the Unique IDs launched by the Central Government? Aadhaar: It is a 12-digit random number issued by the UIDAI (“Authority”) to the residents of India after satisfying the verification… Continue reading Unique IDs: From PAN to Aadhaar, the universe of unique IDs is expanding in India
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) to launch its first bi-monthly E-Newsletter
What is the News? The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) (DEPwD) is going to launch its first bi-monthly E-Newsletter. What is an E-Newsletter? The E-Newsletter is an attempt to showcase the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities activities in an accessible platform. The E-Newsletter will be helpful in the continuity of… Continue reading Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) to launch its first bi-monthly E-Newsletter
Neanderthal-inherited gene variant helps in protecting against severe COVID-19: Study
What is the News? A study was conducted to understand why Covid-19 has infected people differently — while some witness severe disease, others are impacted by milder symptoms. The study has found that a gene variant is what provides protection against severe disease. Who conducted the study? The study was conducted by an international team… Continue reading Neanderthal-inherited gene variant helps in protecting against severe COVID-19: Study
World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2022: Global unemployment projected to stand at 207 million in 2022: ILO
What is the News? The International Labour Organisation(ILO) has released the World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2022. The report examines the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on global and regional trends in employment, unemployment and labour force participation as well as on job quality, informal employment and working poverty. What are the key… Continue reading World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2022: Global unemployment projected to stand at 207 million in 2022: ILO
Explained: The Devas-Antrix deal and its aftermath
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Devas- Antrix deal?3 What happened after the termination of the deal?4 What steps are performed by India? What is the news? The Supreme Court has upheld the liquidation of Devas, whose foreign investors continue to fight for compensation following the cancelled 2005 satellite deal with Antrix. The Supreme… Continue reading Explained: The Devas-Antrix deal and its aftermath
Explained: The Ravidassias of Punjab
Contents1 What is the news?2 Who is Guru Ravidas and who are considered as Ravidassias?3 Why do devotees visit Varanasi to celebrate Guru Ravidas Jayanti?4 How did the Dera Sachkhand Ballan establish?5 What was the reason behind severing ties with Sikhism? What is the news? Recently, the Punjab elections have been postponed to 20th February… Continue reading Explained: The Ravidassias of Punjab
Farm reforms need not be a lost cause in India
News: Recently, a lawsuit against the Patiala Central Cooperative Bank was heard by India’s Supreme Court. This case drew attention to an attitudinal problem in the farm sector. What is the issue between farmers and Patiala Central Cooperative Bank? The bank sought to pay less compensation than what was ordered by a High Court. The… Continue reading Farm reforms need not be a lost cause in India
