Context Recently, a painting from Kakatiya-era drawn in a natural rock shelter on the Rudragiri hillock depicts several evidences from the Ramayana. The site unveils a combination of prehistoric rock paintings from the Mesolithic period and exquisite artwork from the Kakatiya dynasty. About Rudragiri caves: Rudragiri hillock is Read More …
Month: July 2023
J-K: Skill India project successfully revives dying Namda Art
Context: Under the Pradhan mantri kaushal Vikas Yojana, Namda craft of kashmir is being successfully revived and the first batch of Namda art products for export to the UK has been shipped. About Namda Art: Fabric: Namda are felted rugs that are made by enmeshing wool fibers with Read More …
India recorded all-time high of 93% DPT3 immunization coverage in 2022: WHO
Context: The projections for national immunization coverage for 2022 from WHO and UNICEF have recently been made public. Key Highlights: Inclusion in India: Current status: In 2022, India had 93 percent of its 22.5 million babies covered, against surpassing the previous pre-pandemic best of 91% Read More …
Authorities who misconstrue authority
Context: The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 vested a cadre of officers under the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) with powers to prevent money laundering, attach proceeds of crime, and confiscate assets. Power and Function of ED: Search and Read More …
Digital Time Vouchers
Context: The Election Commission of India introduces digital time vouchers for political parties to avail airtime on Doordarshan and AIR. About DigitalTime Voucher: A DTV is a digital token that represents a certain amount of airtime on Doordarshan or All India Read More …
“Bhoomi Samman Award and land Digitization”
Context: Recently, the President of India presented the “Bhoomi Samman” 2023 at a function organized by the Union Ministry of Rural Development in New Delhi. State Secretaries and District Collectors will get awards, along with their teams, for their successful implementation of Read More …
Multidimensional Poverty
Context: Niti Aayog has recently released the report ‘National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023’. What is multidimensional poverty? Multidimensional poverty encompasses the various deprivations experienced by poor people in their daily lives – such as poor health, lack of education, inadequate Read More …
Exports Dip in the first quarter of the year
Context: The merchandise exports shrank by 15.1 % in the first quarter of the current financial year. This is against the backdrop of a record feat of $450 billion of merchandise exports in the year 2022-23. Trends for the last three months-In April Read More …
Extreme Weather Event
Context: Recently, in July, 2023, all seven of Earth’s continents have experienced extraordinary extreme weather events. About Extreme Weather Events Definition: When the weather conditions show significant differences than the usual weather, this is termed as extreme weather or severe weather. The extreme weather conditions may last Read More …
Rudragiri Hillock
Context: Rudragiri hillock, unveils a fascinating combination of prehistoric rock paintings from the Mesolithic period and exquisite artwork from the Kakatiya dynasty About Rudragiri Hillock: Location: Rudragiri Hillock is located amidst the Eastern Ghats. These served as living quarters for people during the Mesolithic age around Read More …