Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker: The recently-released Malayalam film Pathonpatham Noottandu (‘Nineteenth Century’), directed by Vinayan, has earned both critical acclaim and audience approval. It is based on the life of Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker, a social reformer from the Ezhava community in Kerala who lived in the 19th century. Born into a well-off family of merchants in […]
Category: Current Affairs
One Water Approach
One Water Approach: The United Nations has estimated that by the year 2050, four billion people will be seriously affected by water shortages, pushing the One Water approach towards all sources of water. One Water Approach, also referred to as Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), is the recognition that all water has value, regardless of […]
NCRB Releases Prison Statistics In India Report, 2021
NCRB Releases Prison Statistics In India Report, 2021: Key findings of the report: Overcrowded Prisons: over 130% occupancy Undertrials: 77% SC/ST/OBC: over 67% of inmates belong to these communities. Highest number of undertrials: Uttar Pradesh> Bihar> MH Transgender: Most prisons don’t have separate facilities including in Delhi
Windfall Tax
Windfall Tax: Government has defended the windfall tax (applicable from July 1), as a way to rein in the “phenomenal profits” made by some oil refiners who chose to export fuel to reap the benefits of skyrocketing global prices while affecting domestic supplies. Windfall tax: The United States Congressional Research Service (CRS) defines a windfall […]
Quantum Network
Quantum Network: IIT, Madras has become 1st institute in India to join IBM Quantum Network. IBM’s Quantum Network aims to advance quantum computing skills and research in India. Quantum computing is a rapidly-emerging technology that harnesses the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems too complex for classical computers. Quantum networks form an important element […]
Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav
Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav: The Union Health Ministry is planning to launch a nationwide, mega voluntary blood donation drive, called the Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav, on September 17, with an aim to collect one lakh units of blood. The drive hopes to create a database of donors who can be called upon at times of emergency. The […]
India’s Retail Inflation
India’s Retail Inflation: India’s retail inflation resurged to 7% in August from 6.71% in July, fuelled by a 7.62% uptick in food prices paid by consumers, even as industrial output growth in July dropped to the lowest level since April at just 2.4%, with output levels dropping 2.75% month on month. This is the eighth […]
Agricultural And Processed Food Exports : Data
Agricultural And Processed Food Exports : Data The Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S) has released the data of India’s Agricultural and processed food products exports for the first quarter of current Fiscal (April-July 2022-23). DGCI&S, under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, is the pioneer official organization for collection, compilation and […]
World Dairy Summit 2022
World Dairy Summit 2022: Prime Minister inaugurated the International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit (IDF WDS) 2022 at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. International Dairy Federation is the leading source of scientific and technical expertise for all stakeholders of the dairy chain. Since 1903, IDF’s network of dairy experts has provided a mechanism […]
Wonder On Wheels
Wonder On Wheels: Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) commissioner launched ‘Wonder on Wheels’, an initiative to introduce art and cultural activities for Anganwadi children, in collaboration with NGO Freethinking Foundation. This is the continuation of the Montessori School on Wheels programme launched before. The bus is furnished with detachable seating, shelves and storage to allow […]
