Source: The post is based on the article “Centre launches ‘Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023’ to design & prototype innovative app or software that can detect dark patterns on e-Commerce platforms” published in “PIB” on 27th October 2023 Why in the News? The Department of Consumer Affairs in collaboration with IIT (BHU) has launched Dark… Continue reading Centre launches ‘Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023’ to design & prototype innovative app or software that can detect dark patterns on e-Commerce platforms
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Anamalai Tiger Reserve panel assesses progress of tiger rewilding project
Source: The post is based on the article “ATR panel assesses progress of tiger rewilding project” published in “The Hindu” on 27th October 2023 Why in the News? A committee visited the Anamalai Tiger Reserve to check the progress of the Forest Department’s first Tiger rewilding project. What is Tiger Rewilding? Rewilding involves the reintroduction… Continue reading Anamalai Tiger Reserve panel assesses progress of tiger rewilding project
On internationalization of higher education -Why India must offer student work visas
Source: The post on internationalization of higher education is based on the article “Why India must offer student work visas” published in “Indian Express” on 26th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS2 Governance – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: The article discusses India’s aim to internationalize its… Continue reading On internationalization of higher education -Why India must offer student work visas
2020 Winner: Changemaker Social Transformation – Shanti Raghavan Developing a ‘purple economy’ for disability inclusion
Source: The post is based on the article “2020 Winner: Changemaker Social Transformation – Shanti Raghavan Developing a ‘purple economy’ for disability inclusion ” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 26th October 2023 Why in the News? Shanti Raghavan is the recipient of the Business Line Changemakers Award in 2020. She leads an organization called EnAble… Continue reading 2020 Winner: Changemaker Social Transformation – Shanti Raghavan Developing a ‘purple economy’ for disability inclusion
Dogra architecture gets a revival at J&K’s Maharaj Gunj
Source: The post is based on the article “Dogra architecture gets a revival at J&K’s Maharaj Gunj” published in “The Hindu” on 26th October 2023 Why in the News? Srinagar Smart City Ltd. and the Kashmir chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) have joined hands to conserve vernacular elements… Continue reading Dogra architecture gets a revival at J&K’s Maharaj Gunj
In a first, Army gets vertical wind tunnel to train special forces
Source: The post is based on the article “In a first, Army gets vertical wind tunnel to train special forces” published in “The Hindu” on 26th October 2023 Why in News? The Indian Army has installed its first vertical wind tunnel (VWT) at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS) at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh. Why… Continue reading In a first, Army gets vertical wind tunnel to train special forces
ISA to release report on global adoption of solar technology in November
Source: The post is based on the article “ISA to release report on global adoption of solar technology in November” published in “The Hindu” on 26th October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is the Global solar Stocktake Report?3 What is a Global Solar Facility?4 How much gigawatts of solar photovoltaic panels have been… Continue reading ISA to release report on global adoption of solar technology in November
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan on Japan-India Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan on Japan-India Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership” published in “PIB” on 26th October 2023 Why in the News? The Union Cabinet of India has approved a memorandum of cooperation between India and Japan on a Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership.… Continue reading Cabinet approves Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan on Japan-India Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership
India hosting meeting of the United Nations Forum on Forests to deliberate on forest fires and forest certification
Source: The post is based on the article “India hosting meeting of the United Nations Forum on Forests to deliberate on forest fires and forest certification” published in “PIB” on 26th October 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is organizing a Country-Led Initiative (CLI) event as part of… Continue reading India hosting meeting of the United Nations Forum on Forests to deliberate on forest fires and forest certification
As Gujarat’s Dhordo village gets UNWTO recognition, PM Modi says it showcases India’s tourism potential
Source: The post is based on the article “As Gujarat’s Dhordo village gets UNWTO recognition, PM Modi says it showcases India’s tourism potential” published in “The Hindu” on 26th October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 Where is Dhordo Village?3 What is the Best Tourism Villages Initiative?4 What is the United Nations World Tourism Organization… Continue reading As Gujarat’s Dhordo village gets UNWTO recognition, PM Modi says it showcases India’s tourism potential
