What is the news? Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh has urged the Union Government to declare the Tai Khamti-British war of 1839 as the nation’s first war of independence. What is the Tai Khamti war? The Tai Khamti war took place in 1839 between the Tai Khamti people and the British. The theatre of… Continue reading 1839 struggle by Tai Khamti is India’s first war of independence: Arunachal Deputy CM
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Japanese professor creates ‘tele-taste’ TV screen
What is the News? A Japanese Professor has developed a prototype lickable TV screen named Taste the TV (TTTV). What is Taste the TV (TTTV)? Taste the TV(TTTV) is a prototype lickable TV screen that can imitate food flavours. How does it work? The TV uses a carousel(device that rotates) of 10 flavour canisters(metal container)… Continue reading Japanese professor creates ‘tele-taste’ TV screen
Poverty key factor in determining institutional delivery: study
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the Study3 What are the key findings of the study?4 What are the barriers in assessing Institutional Deliveries? 5 What are the recommendations given by the study? 6 What is the significance of this study? What is the news? According to a study, poverty, education, and exposure to a community health… Continue reading Poverty key factor in determining institutional delivery: study
India gives food aid, defence equipments to Mozambique
What is the news? India has sent food and defence equipment to Mozambique (central African nation). India sent food aid through INS Kesari (landing ship tank) to Mozambique under the eight edition of Mission Sagar. It was delivered at Port Maputo of Mozambique. Why aid is being sent? Mozambique is facing a lot of challenges… Continue reading India gives food aid, defence equipments to Mozambique
The elderly are assets, not dependents
News: India’s demographic dividend implies that there is a larger pool of young population. This implies lower dependency and can boost the economy of a country, like was experienced by East Asian tigers and even in China. But in the future, India is likely to experience an increasingly elderly population. Must Read: Elderly population in… Continue reading The elderly are assets, not dependents
Outpatient care: Prevention is better than cure
News: Outpatient healthcare is not getting the required attention. Contents1 What is outpatient (OP) healthcare and how do OP expenses affect people?2 Why OP care insurance has not been in India yet?3 Why there is a need for extending OP care coverage?4 Why it is important to make note of a few challenges?5 What lessons could… Continue reading Outpatient care: Prevention is better than cure
Iran nuclear talks reverberate in the Gulf
News: Ongoing Vienna summit is exploring the possibility of the USA’s re-entry into a Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action (JCPOA). Two parties that are not present, but will be most impacted, are Israel and the six states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Read more: Talks on Iran Nuclear Deal Resumes Contents1 What is the… Continue reading Iran nuclear talks reverberate in the Gulf
A chance to tap India’s high equity in Myanmar
News: Indian Foreign Secretary’s recent visit to Myanmar was intended to deepen cooperation between the two countries. His mission succeeded to a large extent, as substantive discussions were held with the top State Administrative Council (SAC) leadership and political parties. But, despite this success, challenges still remain. Must Read: Ways to restore democracy in Myanmar… Continue reading A chance to tap India’s high equity in Myanmar
Olive Ridley turtles: Turtle trail to get a boost with mass tagging mission
What is the News? Scientists have resumed the Project of tagging Olive Ridley turtles at Rushikulya rookery along the Odisha coast. About the Project Launched by: It is a collaborative Project of the Zoological Survey of India in association with the Odisha Forest and Environment Department. Nesting Sites Covered: The project of tagging of the… Continue reading Olive Ridley turtles: Turtle trail to get a boost with mass tagging mission
Population not the sole factor in J&K limitation says officials
What is the news? Members of opposition in J&K have objected to the Delimitation commission’s proposal for delimitation of J&K constituency. The J&K Delimitation Commission had recently proposed to increase six seats for the Jammu division and only one for the Kashmir division. What is the provision against which objections have been raised? Objections are… Continue reading Population not the sole factor in J&K limitation says officials
