Seventy-five years ago, on 10th December 1948, the UN General Assembly approved the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at a meeting in Paris. This laid one of the foundation stones of the international order that emerged following the horrors of World War II. The declaration was proclaimed as “a common standard of achievement for all… Continue reading 75 Years of Universal Declaration of Human Rights- Explained Pointwise+ Infographics
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Cyclone disaster management in India- Explained Pointwise + Infographics
Cyclone Michaung has barrelled through India’s southern coast and has left Chennai city flooded and struggling to return to normal. India witnesses several cyclones throughout the year, which necessitates adequate disaster management measures to minimise the damage. 8% of the geographical area in 13 Coastal States and Union Territories (UTs) of India are affected by… Continue reading Cyclone disaster management in India- Explained Pointwise + Infographics
UGC approves guidelines for short-term skill development courses
Source: The post is based on the article “UGC approves guidelines for short-term skill development courses” published in “The Hindu” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved draft guidelines for the “Introduction of Short-Term Skill Development Courses in Higher Educational Institutes”. Note- The guidelines have been framed in… Continue reading UGC approves guidelines for short-term skill development courses
Pompe Disease: India’s first patient of this disease passes away
Source: The post is based on the article “Pompe Disease:India’s first patient of this disease passes away” published in “Indian Express” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? Nidhi Shirol, India’s first Pompe disease patient has passed away at the age of 24 years. What is Pompe Disease? Specifications Details What is it 1)… Continue reading Pompe Disease: India’s first patient of this disease passes away
Article 99 of the UN Charter, invoked for the first time in decades as Israel attacks Gaza
Source: The post is based on the article “Article 99 of the UN Charter, invoked for the first time in decades as Israel attacks Gaza” published in “Indian Express” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? The United Nations Secretary-General has decided to invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter and has urged the… Continue reading Article 99 of the UN Charter, invoked for the first time in decades as Israel attacks Gaza
Reservation policy need not be followed in appointment of law officers, rules Madras High Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Reservation policy need not be followed in appointment of law officers, rules Madras High Court” published in “The Hindu” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? The Madras High Court has ruled that the rule of reservation need not be followed in the appointment of law… Continue reading Reservation policy need not be followed in appointment of law officers, rules Madras High Court
Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya gets Geographical Indication tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya gets Geographical Indication tag” published in “Deccan Herald” on 5th December 2023 Why in the News? Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric, Garo Dakmanda (traditional dress), Larnai pottery and Garo Chubitchi (alcoholic beverage) has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Lakadong Turmeric? Specifications… Continue reading Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya gets Geographical Indication tag
Ethanol Blending: Government Greenlights Ethanol Production from Sugarcane Juice and B-Molasses
Source: This post is based on the article “Centre allows use of sugarcane juice, B-molasses to make ethanol; caps sugar diversion at 17 lakh tonnes in 2023-24” published in “The Hindu” on 16th December 2023. Why in the News? The government lifted the ban on using sugarcane juice for ethanol production, allowing both sugarcane juice… Continue reading Ethanol Blending: Government Greenlights Ethanol Production from Sugarcane Juice and B-Molasses
GNoME: Google DeepMind’s AI breakthrough could revolutionize chip, battery development
Source: The post is based on the article “GNoME: Google DeepMind’s AI breakthrough could revolutionize chip, battery development” published in “Indian Express” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? Researchers at Google DeepMind have developed a new Deep Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool called GNoME to discover new materials. What is GNoME? GNoME stands… Continue reading GNoME: Google DeepMind’s AI breakthrough could revolutionize chip, battery development
Urban Planning and Development- Explained Pointwise+Infographic
The India Infrastructure Report 2023 on Urban Planning and Development was recently released. The report covers various complex issues related to urban planning and development in India. India is experiencing rapid economic growth. Economic development is often accompanied by urbanisation. According to the 2011 Census, the urbanisation rate in India was 31.2%, which is expected… Continue reading Urban Planning and Development- Explained Pointwise+Infographic
