Source: The post is based on the article “Chennai hosts an art exhibit showcasing Pichwai, some dating back 350 years” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? Chennai’s Collage is hosting an art exhibition showcasing Pichwai paintings, some of which date back 350 years. What are Pichwai Paintings? Pichwai paintings… Continue reading Chennai hosts an art exhibit showcasing Pichwai, some dating back 350 years
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NHAI sets up centre to manage dust
Source: The post is based on the article “NHAI sets up centre to manage dust” published in “TOI” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? The National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) has set up a ‘Dust and Control Management Centre’. What is the Dust and Control Management Centre? Specifications Details Setup by National Highways… Continue reading NHAI sets up centre to manage dust
National Efficient Cooking Programme launched, to promote affordable and energy-efficient induction cookers
Source: The post is based on the article “National Efficient Cooking Programme launched, to promote affordable and energy-efficient induction cookers” published in “PIB” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has launched the National Efficient Cooking Programme(NECP) and Energy Efficient Fans Programme(EEFP). What is the National Efficient Cooking Programme(NECP)?… Continue reading National Efficient Cooking Programme launched, to promote affordable and energy-efficient induction cookers
Billions of Years Ago, Venus May Have Had a Key Earthlike Feature
Source: The post is based on the article”Billions of Years Ago, Venus May Have Had a Key Earthlike Feature“published in “The New York Times” on october 26,2023. Contents1 Why in News?2 What is the comparison between Earth and Venus ?3 What models were adopted in the study?4 What are the key findings of the study… Continue reading Billions of Years Ago, Venus May Have Had a Key Earthlike Feature
Air Quality Index(AQI)
Source: This post “Air Quality Index” is based on the article”Delhi AQI ‘severe’ for second day; Mumbai’s air quality persists in ‘moderate’ category“published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd Novermber 2023. Why in the news? The Air Quality Index (AQI) in New Delhi persisted in the ‘severe’ category, registering at 466, according to the data… Continue reading Air Quality Index(AQI)
EV push: Bureau of Indian Standards approves indigenous charging standards for 2Ws, 3Ws
Source: The post is based on the article”EV push: Bureau of Indian Standards approves indigenous charging standards for 2Ws, 3Ws” published in “The hindu businessline” on october 18, 2023. Why in the news? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has granted approval to an indigenous AC and DC combined charging connector standard designed for light… Continue reading EV push: Bureau of Indian Standards approves indigenous charging standards for 2Ws, 3Ws
India won’t meet UN targets to reduce premature mortality from major non-communicable diseases: ICMR-NCDIR
Source: The post is based on the article”India won’t meet UN targets to reduce premature mortality from major non-communicable diseases: ICMR-NCDIR“published in “DownToEarth” on 25 october 2023. Contents1 Why in the news?2 What are the details of the ICMR study ?3 What are the results of the ICMR study ?4 What are the government initiatives… Continue reading India won’t meet UN targets to reduce premature mortality from major non-communicable diseases: ICMR-NCDIR
Defence Minister talks about ‘prisoner’s dilemma’ in international relations: What is this concept
Source: The post is based on the article “Defence Minister talks about ‘prisoner’s dilemma’ in international relations: What is this concept” published in “Indian Express” on 1st November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Prisoner’s Dilemma?3 What is an example of Prisoner’s dilemma?4 What are the applications of Prisoner’s dilemma in International relations?… Continue reading Defence Minister talks about ‘prisoner’s dilemma’ in international relations: What is this concept
53 accidents, 19 deaths per hour in road crashes in 2022: Road Transport Ministry
Source: The post is based on the article “53 accidents, 19 deaths per hour in road crashes in 2022: Road Transport Ministry” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd November 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways(MoRTH) has released a report titled ‘Road accidents in India -2022’. What are the key… Continue reading 53 accidents, 19 deaths per hour in road crashes in 2022: Road Transport Ministry
Novel therapeutic formulation developed for improved treatment of Indian red scorpion sting
Source: The post is based on the article “Novel therapeutic formulation developed for improved treatment of Indian red scorpion sting” published in “PIB” on 2nd November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is envenomation?3 What is the current treatment for Scorpion envenomation?4 What is the treatment developed by researchers? Why in the News? Researchers… Continue reading Novel therapeutic formulation developed for improved treatment of Indian red scorpion sting
