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[pib] Manipuri Basanta Raasa

As part of the celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a celebration of Destination North East India, dance and music of Manipur was organised. Manipuri Raas Leela The Raas Leela, also referred to as Manipuri Dance, is one of the major Indian classical dance forms, originating from the state of Manipur. The dance form is… Continue reading [pib] Manipuri Basanta Raasa

India offers ‘Panchamrita’ Strategy for Climate Conundrum at Glasgow

PM Modi has proposed a five-fold strategy called the ‘Panchamrita’ for India to play its part in helping the world get closer to 1.5 degrees Celsius on the first day of the global climate meeting in Glasgow. What is Panchamrita? ‘Panchamrita’ is a traditional method of mixing five natural foods — milk, ghee, curd, honey… Continue reading India offers ‘Panchamrita’ Strategy for Climate Conundrum at Glasgow

[pib] BASIC Countries

The Union Environment Minister has delivered the statement on behalf of the BASIC group of countries at the UN Climate Change Conference underway at Glasgow. Who are the BASIC Countries? The BASIC countries (also Basic countries or BASIC) are a bloc of four large newly industrialized countries – Brazil, South Africa, India and China. It… Continue reading [pib] BASIC Countries

There’s a mismatch between India’s graduate aspirations and job availability

Context There is a huge pool of unemployed university graduates with unfulfilled aspirations. This group of dissatisfied, disgruntled youth can lead to disastrous consequences for our society. Enhanced enrollment Reservation: The extension of reservations to OBCs and EWS increased the enrollment of students from these socio-economic backgrounds. Increased education institutions: In addition, the massive increase… Continue reading There’s a mismatch between India’s graduate aspirations and job availability

MGNREGS faces negative net balance

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) faces a negative net balance of Rs. 8,686 crores, including payments due. About MGNREGA It stands for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act of 2005. This is labour law and social security measure that aims to guarantee the ‘Right to Work’. The act was first… Continue reading MGNREGS faces negative net balance

Katol L6 Chondrite Meteorite

Last month, researchers from the Geological Survey of India collected some meteorite fragments near the town of Katol in Nagpur in 2012. Studying this, IIT Kgp researchers have unravelled the composition expected to be present in the Earth’s lower mantle which is at about 660 km deep. Katol L6 Initial studies revealed that the host… Continue reading Katol L6 Chondrite Meteorite

[pib] Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar

The Prime Minister has recalled the rich contributions of Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar on Thevar Jayanthi. Who was M. Thevar (1908-1963)? Muthuramalingam was a politician and a patriarch of Thevar community in the state of Tamil Nadu. He was elected three times to the national Parliamentary Constituency. His legacy: (a) Association with INC Thevar attended the… Continue reading [pib] Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar

Nationwide Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) drive launched

Union Health Minister has launched a nationwide expansion of Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). Why such drive? Pneumonia was a leading cause of death among children under five, globally and in India. Pneumonia caused by pneumococcus is the most common cause of severe pneumonia in children. Around 16% of… Continue reading Nationwide Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) drive launched

Mission Samudrayan: India’s First and Unique Manned Ocean

Union Minister of Earth Sciences has launched India’s First Manned Ocean Mission Samudrayan at Chennai. Mission Samudrayan The Samudrayan project has been undertaken by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT). It will be a part of the Rs 6,000 crore Deep Ocean Mission. It is designed to carry 3 persons in 2.1meter diameter Titanium… Continue reading Mission Samudrayan: India’s First and Unique Manned Ocean

What India’s new water policy seeks to deliver

Context Over a period of one year, the committee set up to draft the new National Water Policy (NWP) received 124 submissions by state and central governments, academics and practitioners. The NWP is based on the striking consensus that emerged through these wide-ranging deliberations. Major suggestion in NWP Demand-side: Diversification of public procurement operations Irrigation… Continue reading What India’s new water policy seeks to deliver

Should the NDPS Act be amended?

The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has proposed certain changes to some provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985. The recommendations have assumed importance in the backdrop of some high-profile drug cases including the recent arrest of Bollywood actor’s son. What is NDPS Act? The NDPS Act, 1985… Continue reading Should the NDPS Act be amended?

What is Climate Vulnerability Index?

Environmental think tank Council on Energy, Environment and Water has carried a first-of-its-kind district-level climate vulnerability assessment, or Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI). Climate Vulnerability Index The Index takes into account certain indicators when assessing the preparedness of a state or district. It considers: Exposure (that is whether the district is prone to extreme weather events)… Continue reading What is Climate Vulnerability Index?

Sundarbans among 5 sites with highest ‘Blue Carbon’ globally

India’s Sundarbans National Park is among five sites that have the highest blue carbon stocks globally, according to a new assessment. Highlights of the study ‘World Heritage forests’ are now releasing more carbon than they are absorbing, primarily due to human activity and climate change, according to the assessment. UNESCO lists 50 sites across the… Continue reading Sundarbans among 5 sites with highest ‘Blue Carbon’ globally

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