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NIPUN Bharat Mission

In News  Recently, the National Steering Committee (NSC) for implementation of the NIPUN Bharat Mission has been constituted under the chairmanship of the Union Education Minister. About the roles and responsibilities of the NSC To oversee the progress of the National Mission on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy and provide guidance on policy issues. To arrive […]

Mullaperiyar Dam Issue

In News  Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Supervisory Committee to take an immediate and firm decision on the maximum water level that can be maintained at Mullaperiyar dam amidst torrential rains in Kerala. Background  The SC was hearing a petition that raised concern over the water level in Mullaperiyar Dam. In the past, the […]

Queen Heo Hwang-ok of Korea and her Ayodhya connection

In News The Queen Heo Hwang-ok Memorial Park will be inaugurated in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.  About It is named after a Korean queen believed to have had Indian roots. It lies on the banks of the River Sarayu in Ayodhya. It has acres of green space, mostly known as Ram Katha Park. Who was Queen […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Findings led to deeper analysis, says Facebook (Governance) How did facebook fuel hate speech? What are the insights from the incidence and the way ahead? Also learn about whistleblowing. GS 3 4 Hardlook: Delhi holds its breath (Environment) What is the […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   China’s new law ‘formalises’ its LAC actions (IR) Know about the new border law of china and what would be the implications for India, what is the status of tensions that erupted along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), […]

Sabarmati River

In News  Gujarat’s Sabarmati river remains highly polluted despite the spending of nearly ?200 crores that the Centre had allocated to curb pollution in the river from 2014-15 to 2017-18.  About the River  The Sabarmati is a seasonal river with its flows dominated by the monsoon. It originates from Aravalli Hills, Rajasthan and meets in […]

Melioidosis

In News  A made-in-India aromatherapy spray is being pulled off retail giant Walmart’s shelves in the United States after a medical investigation linked it to melioidosis. About  The spray was reported to contain a bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei. The spray, “Better Homes and Gardens Lavender & Chamomile Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones”, was […]

Metaverse

In Context Facebook is planning to rebrand itself with a new name to reflect its focus on building the metaverse. This will create 10,000 jobs in the European Union in the next five years to work on futuristic technology. What is Metaverse? The term ‘metaverse’ was coined by American writer Neal Stephenson in his 1992 […]

International Snow Leopard Day

In News International Snow Leopard Day is observed on 23rd October. About Aim: To raise awareness on conservation and protection of snow leopards. Background: The day commemorates the anniversary of the Bishkek Declaration and celebrates this endangered cat and raises awareness for its conservation and protection.  It was on October 23, 2013, when political leaders […]

Amended Technology Up-gradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)

In News  Recently, the Union Minister of Textiles reviewed the Amended Technology Up-gradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) at the 5th Inter-Ministerial Steering  Committee  (IMSC) meeting organized by the Ministry of Textiles.  Objectives behind the move  The scheme was reviewed to boost the Indian Textile Industry by enabling ease of doing business, bolstering exports & fuelling employment.  […]

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