News: Project Himank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has recently achieved a remarkable feat by constructing the world’s highest motorable road at Mig La Pass in Ladakh. About Mig La Pass Location: Mig La Pass (also called Migla Pass) is located on the Changthang Plateau in Ladakh. It has become the highest motorable mountain… Continue reading Mig La Pass
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Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki
News: A recent volcanic eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia released an ash cloud soaring up to an astounding 11 kilometers into the sky. About Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki is located on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It lies along the tectonically active Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone… Continue reading Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki
PM-YUVA 3.0
News: The Ministry of Education’s Department of Higher Education has introduced PM-YUVA 3.0, the Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors. PM-YUVA 3.0 About PM-YUVA 3.0 Launched by: Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education to nurture young literary talent in India. Aim: To train budding authors under the age of 30 to promote a… Continue reading PM-YUVA 3.0
White Island (Whakaari)
News: The owners of New Zealand’s Whakaari (White Island) volcano were cleared of legal responsibility for the 2019 eruption that killed 22 people. The High Court ruled they only owned the land and were not liable for tourist safety. About White Island (Whakaari) White Island is an active stratovolcano located in the Bay of Plenty, off… Continue reading White Island (Whakaari)
Key Programmes Approved by the Union Cabinet
Source- This post on Key Programmes Approved by the Union Cabinet has been created based on the article “Cabinet Okays 7 Schemes Worth About ₹ 14,000 Crore For Agriculture Sector” published in “NDTV” on 3rd September 2024. Why in News? The Government of India has launched seven major programmes to drive the holistic growth of the agriculture… Continue reading Key Programmes Approved by the Union Cabinet
Bagmati River
Source- This post on the Bagmati River has been created based on the article “Flood Situation In Bihar’s Muzaffarpur After Bagmati River’s Water Level Rises” published in “NDTV” on 16 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, a flood situation has emerged in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur area due to the rising water levels of the Bagmati… Continue reading Bagmati River
Ujani Dam
Source-This post on Ujani Dam has been created based on the article “6 Drown As Boat Capsizes In Dam Backwaters In Pune” published in “NDTV” on 24 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, a boat capsized in the backwaters of Ujani Dam in Maharashtra’s Pune district, drowning six persons, including two children. About Ujani Dam… Continue reading Ujani Dam
Ross Ice Shelf
Source-This post on Ross Ice Shelf is based on the article “Antarctica’s France-Sized Ice Shelf Makes Daily Jumps, Raising Icequake Concerns “published in “NDTV” on 24th March 2024. Why in the News? Researchers have uncovered a surprising phenomenon in Antarctica where the massive Ross Ice Shelf which is roughly the size of France, lurches forward… Continue reading Ross Ice Shelf
Pi Day 2023: History And Significance Of This Mathematical Constant
Source: The post is based on the article “Pi Day 2023: History And Significance Of This Mathematical Constant” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pi Day?3 Why March 14?4 What is Pi? What is the News? Pi Day was recently celebrated worldwide to recognize the mathematical constant,… Continue reading Pi Day 2023: History And Significance Of This Mathematical Constant
Only 22% of candidates trained under PMKVY found a job, shows data
Source: The post is based on the article “Only 22% of candidates trained under PMKVY found a job, shows data” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY)?3 What does the Economic Survey say on PMKVY?4 What are the issues faced by the scheme?… Continue reading Only 22% of candidates trained under PMKVY found a job, shows data
