Delimitation should be based on 2031 Census
A paper released by the Pranab Mukherjee Foundation (PMF) has suggested that the next delimitation exercise should be a two-step… Continue reading Delimitation should be based on 2031 Census
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National Family Health Survey- 5 Part: I
Current times require integrated and coordinated efforts from all health institutions, academia and other partners directly or indirectly associated with… Continue reading National Family Health Survey- 5 Part: I
What is Project 17A?
Himgiri, the first of the three stealth frigates being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, under Project… Continue reading What is Project 17A?
Species in news: Himalayan Serow
A Himalayan Serow has been sighted for the first time in the Himalayan cold desert region. Try this MCQ: Q.In… Continue reading Species in news: Himalayan Serow
Issues related to Nursing Sector in India
The year 2020 has been designated as “International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife”. But the nursing education in… Continue reading Issues related to Nursing Sector in India
Hydroponics: the art of soil-less farming
This newscard is an excerpt from the original article published in TH. Many questions related to agricultural techniques are being… Continue reading Hydroponics: the art of soil-less farming
Shola Sky Islands of the Western Ghats
Tropical montane grasslands (TMG) in the Shola Sky Islands of the Western Ghats have suffered big losses due to invasions… Continue reading Shola Sky Islands of the Western Ghats
Matru Sahyogini Samitis Scheme
The MP government has issued an order for the appointment of committees led by mothers to ensure better monitoring of… Continue reading Matru Sahyogini Samitis Scheme
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
User trials of the indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)… Continue reading Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
Demand for repeal of the law and importance of parliamentary scrutiny
The article explains in detail the functioning of committees in the scrutiny of the Bills and underscores the importance of… Continue reading Demand for repeal of the law and importance of parliamentary scrutiny
Five years of Paris Agreement
Climate Ambition Summit was held on the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. The article takes stock of the progress… Continue reading Five years of Paris Agreement
What are Rossby Waves?
Droughts in India have historically been associated with El Nino, anomalous warming of the equatorial Pacific, but Indian scientists have… Continue reading What are Rossby Waves?
Voluntary Disclosure of Exotic Pets
Last month, the Supreme Court upheld an Allahabad High Court order granting immunity from investigation and prosecution if one declared… Continue reading Voluntary Disclosure of Exotic Pets
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Technology
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated communication between its two labs using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)… Continue reading Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Technology
Morocco to normalize ties with Israel
Morocco has become the fourth Arab nation this year to recognise Israel after interventions by the US. Must read: Israel… Continue reading Morocco to normalize ties with Israel
Narrow Band-Internet of Things (NB-IoT)
In a first, BSNL launches world’s largest NB-IoT to provide connectivity for millions of unconnected machines, sensors and industrial IoT… Continue reading Narrow Band-Internet of Things (NB-IoT)
What is Shakti Act?
In a bid to curb crimes against woman and children in Maharashtra, the state cabinet unveiled the ‘Shakti Act.’ The… Continue reading What is Shakti Act?
UN Population Award for 2020
HelpAge India has been presented the UN Population Award for 2020 (institutional category), according to a release issued by UNFPA.… Continue reading UN Population Award for 2020
What is Aurora Borealis?
Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis could be visible in regions such as in the northern parts of Illinois… Continue reading What is Aurora Borealis?
Anganwadi centres
The article highlights the role of Anganwadi’s in the effective implementation and service delivery under the ICDS. Gaps in the… Continue reading Anganwadi centres
