Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Home Affairs” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2022? National… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Home Affairs
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What are the regulations announced for foreign universities in India?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are the regulations announced for foreign universities in India?” published in Indian Express on 7th January 2023 What is the News? Higher Education Regulator University Grants Commission(UGC) has released draft regulations to allow foreign universities to enter India. What are the key provisions of draft regulations… Continue reading What are the regulations announced for foreign universities in India?
Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge” published in PIB on 2nd January 2023 What is the News? Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) announces the launch of “Prajjwala Challenge” for bringing about “Transformation of the Indian Rural Economy”. What is Prajjwala Challenge? Launched by: Ministry of Rural… Continue reading Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge
UGC unveils draft norms to allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India
Source: The post is based on the article “UGC unveils draft norms to allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India” published in The Hindu on 6th January 2023 What is the News? University Grants Commission has announced draft regulations for foreign universities setting up campuses in India. What are the key provisions of… Continue reading UGC unveils draft norms to allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India
NAAC releases new benchmarks to assess varsities, autonomous colleges
Source: The post is based on the article “NAAC releases new benchmarks to assess varsities, autonomous colleges” published in TOI on 5th January 2023 What is the News? The National Assessment and Accreditation Council(NAAC) has released the benchmark scores that the colleges and universities receive during their accreditation process to bring transparency to the process. … Continue reading NAAC releases new benchmarks to assess varsities, autonomous colleges
Jain community protests: What are the issues linked to Jharkhand, Gujarat shrines
Source: The post is based on the article “Jain community protests: What are the issues linked to Jharkhand, Gujarat shrines’ Scheme” published in Indian Express on 5th January 2023 What is the News? Members of the Jain community have been staging protests over demands related to two holy sites — Sammed Shikhar on Parasnath hill… Continue reading Jain community protests: What are the issues linked to Jharkhand, Gujarat shrines
Acid attack victims failed by lack of a cohesive law, legal process
Source: The post is based on the article “Acid attack victims failed by lack of a cohesive law, legal process” published in The Hindu on 4th January 2023 What is the News? Activists have been calling for strict curbs on acid sales to curb the incidents of acid attacks. What is the data on acid… Continue reading Acid attack victims failed by lack of a cohesive law, legal process
Explained | Why has a high-power Ladakh committee been formed?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Why has a high-power Ladakh committee been formed?” published in The Hindu on 4th January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has constituted a high-powered committee chaired by the Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai for the Union Territory of… Continue reading Explained | Why has a high-power Ladakh committee been formed?
700-ft-long mural Wall of Peace thrown open at last
Source: The post is based on the article “700-ft-long mural Wall of Peace thrown open at last” published in The Hindu on 4th January 2023 What is the News? The Wall of Peace was inaugurated in Kerala. What is the Wall of Peace? Wall of Peace is a great work of modern mural art on… Continue reading 700-ft-long mural Wall of Peace thrown open at last
50 ASI-protected monuments disappear: How did they go ‘missing’, what happens next
Source: The post is based on the article “50 ASI-protected monuments disappear: How did they go ‘missing’, what happens next” published in Indian Express on 4th January 2023 What is the News? According to a submission made in Parliament by the Ministry of Culture, as many as 50 of India’s 3,693 centrally protected monuments are… Continue reading 50 ASI-protected monuments disappear: How did they go ‘missing’, what happens next
In a first, woman officer gets operationally deployed at the forbidding Siachen Glacier
Source: The post is based on the article “In a first, woman officer gets operationally deployed at the forbidding Siachen Glacier” published in TOI on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? Captain Shiva Chauhan has become the first woman army officer to get operationally deployed on the Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield. In… Continue reading In a first, woman officer gets operationally deployed at the forbidding Siachen Glacier
2022 Year Ender Review: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Source: The post is based on the article “2022 Year Ender Review: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of… Continue reading 2022 Year Ender Review: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Rural Development
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Rural Development” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Rural Development has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Rural Development in 2022? Mahatma Gandhi… Continue reading Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Rural Development
Draft Rules for Online Gaming: Online games must register with self-regulatory body, say draft rules
Source: The post is based on the article “Online games must register with self-regulatory body, say draft rules” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY) has released draft rules for online gaming companies. It has also proposed an amendment to bring online… Continue reading Draft Rules for Online Gaming: Online games must register with self-regulatory body, say draft rules
Year-End- Review of Ministry of Heavy Industries – 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End- Review of Ministry of Heavy Industries – 2022” published in PIB on 30th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Heavy Industries in… Continue reading Year-End- Review of Ministry of Heavy Industries – 2022
Year End Review –Ministry of Education
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review –Ministry of Education” published in PIB on 30th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Education has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Education in 2022? Samagra Shiksha Shiksha Shabdkosh:… Continue reading Year End Review –Ministry of Education
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Year End Review 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Year End Review 2022” published in PIB on 30th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying have launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the… Continue reading Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Year End Review 2022
New geospatial policy to foster startup ecosystem
Source: The post is based on the article “New geospatial policy to foster startup ecosystem” published in Livemint on 1st January, 2023 What is the News? The Department of Science and Technology(DST) has notified a National Geospatial Policy 2022 with the goal of making India a world leader in the global geospatial sector. What is… Continue reading New geospatial policy to foster startup ecosystem
Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Coal
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Coal” published in PIB on 30th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Coal has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Coal in 2022? Scheme for Harnessing… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Coal
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways -Annual report ‘Road accidents in India — 2021’
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Road Transport & Highways -Annual report ‘Road accidents in India — 2021” published in PIB on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has published the annual report ‘Road accidents in India — 2021’. About Road accidents in… Continue reading Ministry of Road Transport & Highways -Annual report ‘Road accidents in India — 2021’
Year-end Review-2022 Ministry of Steel
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-end Review-2022 Ministry of Steel” published in PIB on 30th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Steel has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Steel in 2022? India is the 2nd largest… Continue reading Year-end Review-2022 Ministry of Steel
Government gives official recognition to Esports
Source: The post is based on the article “Government gives official recognition to Esports” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The Government of India has officially recognised e-sports as part of the ‘Multi-sport’ event. What are E-sports? Esports (Electronic Sports) is a competitive sport where gamers use their physical… Continue reading Government gives official recognition to Esports
Year End Review – 2022 Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review- 2022 Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises” published in PIB on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the… Continue reading Year End Review – 2022 Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Year End Review – 2022 : Ministry of Mines
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review – 2022 : Ministry of Mines” published in PIB on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Mines has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Mines in 2022? Khanij… Continue reading Year End Review – 2022 : Ministry of Mines
Explained | The recommendation to ban the sale of single cigarettes
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The recommendation to ban the sale of single cigarettes” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare in its latest report has recommended several measures to reduce the use of tobacco products.… Continue reading Explained | The recommendation to ban the sale of single cigarettes
India, ADB sign $125 million loan to improve Urban Services in Tamil Nadu
Source: The post is based on the article “India, ADB sign $125 million loan to improve Urban Services in Tamil Nadu” published in the PIB on 28th December 2022. What is the News? The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $125 million loan to develop climate-resilient sewage collection and treatment,… Continue reading India, ADB sign $125 million loan to improve Urban Services in Tamil Nadu
Expedite classification of nomadic tribes in quota lists, panel tells Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Expedite classification of nomadic tribes in quota lists, panel tells Centre” published in The Hindu on 27th December 2022. What is the News? The parliamentary panel on Social Justice and Empowerment has highlighted the Centre’s “very slow” process to categorise over 260 denotified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes… Continue reading Expedite classification of nomadic tribes in quota lists, panel tells Centre
Year-End Review 2022: Ministry of Earth Sciences
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare” published in PIB on 27th December 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Earth Sciences has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences? -Six… Continue reading Year-End Review 2022: Ministry of Earth Sciences
Year-End Review 2022: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare” published in PIB on 27th December 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Agriculture… Continue reading Year-End Review 2022: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Year End Review: Ministry of Tourism
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review: Ministry of Tourism” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Tourism has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Tourism in 2022? National Digital Tourism Mission(NDTM):… Continue reading Year End Review: Ministry of Tourism
Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Panchayati Raj” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in 2022? SVAMITVA… Continue reading Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Amid VHP row over song in school, recalling Muhammad Iqbal, also the poet of Saare Jahan Se Achcha
Source: The post is based on the article “Amid VHP row over song in school, recalling Muhammad Iqbal, also the poet of Saare Jahan Se Achcha” published in Indian Express on 24th December 2022 What is the News? Police in Uttar Pradesh has booked the principal of a government school for hurting religious sentiments by… Continue reading Amid VHP row over song in school, recalling Muhammad Iqbal, also the poet of Saare Jahan Se Achcha
A short history of the looted Benin Bronzes, 20 of which Germany has returned to Nigeria
Source: The post is based on the article “A short history of the looted Benin Bronzes, 20 of which Germany has returned to Nigeria” published in Indian Express on 24th December 2022 What is the News? Germany has returned the 20 Benin Bronzes that were looted in the 19th century to Nigeria at a ceremony.… Continue reading A short history of the looted Benin Bronzes, 20 of which Germany has returned to Nigeria
Centre to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food security law
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food security law” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022 What is the News? The Government of India has decided to provide a free ration to 81.35 crore poor people under the National Food… Continue reading Centre to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food security law
Year End Review-2022: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review-2022: Ministry of Women and Child Development” published in PIB on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Women… Continue reading Year End Review-2022: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Palm-leaf manuscript museum with audio-visual technology opens window to little-known history
Source: The post is based on the article “Palm-leaf manuscript museum with audio-visual technology opens window to little-known history” published in The Hindu on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? Kerala Chief Minister will inaugurate a palm-leaf manuscript museum with modern audio-visual technology at the Central Archives Fort in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. What is the… Continue reading Palm-leaf manuscript museum with audio-visual technology opens window to little-known history
Year-end Review: Ministry of Ayush
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-end Review: Ministry of Ayush” published in PIB on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Ayush in 2022? WHO – Global Center for… Continue reading Year-end Review: Ministry of Ayush
With 9 new additions, registered Geographical Indications (GI) rise to 432
Source: The post is based on the article “With 9 new additions, registered Geographical Indications (GI) rise to 432” published in AIR on 20th December 2022 What is the News? Nine new items from various states of India such as Gamosa of Assam, Tandur Redgram of Telangana, Raktsey Karpo Apricot of Ladakh, Alibag White Onion… Continue reading With 9 new additions, registered Geographical Indications (GI) rise to 432
Year End Review 2022- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy” published in PIB on 21st December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Minority of New and Renewable Energy has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the… Continue reading Year End Review 2022- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Vadnagar, Sun Temple of Modhera and Unakoti: Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO
Source: The post is based on the article “Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 What is the News? Gujarat’s Vadnagar town, the iconic Sun Temple at Modhera and the rock cut sculptures of Unakoti in Tripura have been added to the tentative list of… Continue reading Vadnagar, Sun Temple of Modhera and Unakoti: Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO
Social Progress Index(SPI) for States and Districts received by EAC-PM, released
Source: The post is based on the article “Social Progress Index(SPI) for States and Districts received by EAC-PM, released” published in PIB on 21st December 2022 What is the News? The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has released the Social Progress Index(SPI). What is the Social Progress Index(SPI)? Prepared by: Institute for… Continue reading Social Progress Index(SPI) for States and Districts received by EAC-PM, released
Government has taken several steps to provide Vocational Education to the youth
Source: The post is based on the article “Government has taken several steps to provide Vocational Education to the youth” published in PIB on 19th December 2022 What is the News? The Minister of State for Education has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken by the government to provide vocational education to the youth.… Continue reading Government has taken several steps to provide Vocational Education to the youth
Organ donations rise after Covid-19 dip: What do the numbers show?
Source: The post is based on the article “Organ donations rise after Covid-19 dip: What do the numbers show?” published in Indian Express on 20th December 2022 What is the News? According to the data presented by the government in Parliament, organ donations have picked up again in 2021 after they had decreased in 2020… Continue reading Organ donations rise after Covid-19 dip: What do the numbers show?
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE – YEAR END REVIEW 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “MINISTRY OF DEFENCE – YEAR END REVIEW 2022” published in PIB on 18th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Defence has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Defence in 2022? Agnipath INS Vikrant… Continue reading MINISTRY OF DEFENCE – YEAR END REVIEW 2022
Year End Review of The Ministry of Minority Affairs
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review of The Ministry of Minority Affairs” published in PIB on 18th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in 2022?… Continue reading Year End Review of The Ministry of Minority Affairs
What is the law on acid attacks in India?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the law on acid attacks in India?” published in Indian Express on 19th December 2022 What is the News? A 17-year-old girl was attacked with an acid-like substance in Delhi by three assailants while she was on her way to school. How prevalent are acid… Continue reading What is the law on acid attacks in India?
Year End Review: 2022 – Ministry of Civil Aviation
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review: 2022 – Ministry of Civil Aviation” published in PIB on 16th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in 2022?… Continue reading Year End Review: 2022 – Ministry of Civil Aviation
2,500-year-old puzzle solved by Indian student
Source: The post is based on the article “2,500-year-old puzzle solved by Indian student” published in The Hindu on 17th December 2022 What is the News? In his PhD thesis, Cambridge scholar Dr Rishi Rajpopat claims to have solved Sanskrit’s biggest puzzle—a grammar problem found in the ‘Ashtadhyayi’, an ancient text written by the scholar… Continue reading 2,500-year-old puzzle solved by Indian student
Lok Sabha clears Bill to include Hattee community in ST list of Himachal Pradesh
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha clears Bill to include Hattee community in ST list of Himachal Pradesh” published in The Hindu on 16th December 2022 What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Bill to include the Hattee community in the Trans-Giri region of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh… Continue reading Lok Sabha clears Bill to include Hattee community in ST list of Himachal Pradesh
Find ways to counter China’s soft power push: Parliamentary panel to MEA
Source: The post is based on the article “Find ways to counter China’s soft power push: Parliamentary panel to MEA” published in Economic Times on 16th December 2022 What is the News? A Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs has recommended that the ministry of external affairs(MEA) prepare a policy document on India’s soft power… Continue reading Find ways to counter China’s soft power push: Parliamentary panel to MEA
