Source: The post is based on the article “Education minister launches ‘Jaadui Pitara’ learning material for foundational years” published in Hindustan Times on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? Union Education Minister has launched an innovative learning material for foundational years of children called “Jaadui Pitara”. What is Jaadui Pitara? ‘Jaadui Pitara’ or ‘Magic… Continue reading Education minister launches ‘Jaadui Pitara’ learning material for foundational years
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Indian football has Vision 2047 but does it have the legs?
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian football has Vision 2047 but does it have the legs?” published in Hindustan Times on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The All India Football Federation(AIFF) has unveiled its strategic roadmap titled ‘Vision 2047’. The plan hopes that in the country’s centenary year of independence,… Continue reading Indian football has Vision 2047 but does it have the legs?
Halteria: What is ‘virovore’: An organism that eats viruses discovered
Source: The post is based on the article “What is ‘virovore’: An organism that eats viruses discovered” published in Hindustan Times on 4th January 2023 What is the News? Researchers have found the first known “Virovore”, an organism that eats viruses. What is Virovore? A virovore is an organism which obtains energy and nutrients from… Continue reading Halteria: What is ‘virovore’: An organism that eats viruses discovered
Only 31% women own mobile phones, says Oxfam report on India digital divide
Source: The post is based on the article “Only 31% women own mobile phones, says Oxfam report on India digital divide” published in Hindustan Times on 7th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Digital Divide?3 What are the key findings of the report?4 What are the recommendations given by the report to… Continue reading Only 31% women own mobile phones, says Oxfam report on India digital divide
India opposes attempt to link action on emissions to farming
Source: The post is based on the article “India opposes attempt to link action on emissions to farming” published in Hindustan Times on 20th November 2022. What is the News? India has communicated strong objections to discussions under the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture(KJWA) which has sought to expand efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouse… Continue reading India opposes attempt to link action on emissions to farming
Tri-services Missile Command on anvil as stand-off weapons era dawns
Source: The post is based on the article “Tri-services Missile Command on anvil as stand-off weapons era dawns” published in the Hindustan Times on 3rd October 2022. What is the News? The government is considering setting up of a tri-services missile/rocket command on the lines of the space and the cyber command as the first… Continue reading Tri-services Missile Command on anvil as stand-off weapons era dawns
Swedish defence firm Saab plans to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Swedish defence firm Saab plans to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon in India” published in Hindustan Times on 27th September 2022 What is the News? Swedish defence firm Saab has announced its plan to set up a manufacturing facility in India for the Carl-Gustaf M4 shoulder-fired weapon system… Continue reading Swedish defence firm Saab plans to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon in India
PM inaugurates Atal Bridge on Sabarmati river
Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Atal Bridge on Sabarmati river” published in Hindustan Times on 27th August 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the pedestrian-only ‘Atal Bridge’ on Sabarmati river in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad city. What is Atal Bridge? Atal Bridge is a foot-over bridge (FOB) on… Continue reading PM inaugurates Atal Bridge on Sabarmati river
F/A 18 Super Hornet fighter jet: Competition heats up for naval fighter deal ahead of Vikrant’s commissioning
Source: The post is based on the article “F/A 18 Super Hornet fighter jet: Competition heats up for naval fighter deal ahead of Vikrant’s commissioning” published in Hindustan Times on 25th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is IAC Vikrant?3 What is the F/A-18 Super Hornet?4 Why is the F/A-18 Super Hornet compatible… Continue reading F/A 18 Super Hornet fighter jet: Competition heats up for naval fighter deal ahead of Vikrant’s commissioning
Over 7.9 million enrolled under Bal Aadhaar initiative
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 7.9 million enrolled under Bal Aadhaar initiative” published in Hindustan Times on 16th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bal Aadhar?3 How is Bal Aadhar different from Aadhar Card?4 What happens to the Baal Aadhar after the children turn five? What is the… Continue reading Over 7.9 million enrolled under Bal Aadhaar initiative
