Telangana’s Gongadi Shawls Refashioned into Shoes Context: The robust, all-weather shawl known as a gongadi in Telangana is created for generations by the Kuruma and Kuruba, pastoral communities dispersed across the Deccan plateau, using the coarse wool of the hardy Deccani sheep. Now, three graduates […]
A New House, Again in Red Sandstone Context: In order to maintain continuity, the new triangular Parliament House, which was constructed to accommodate the three-sided block of ground on which it stands, confronts the previous circular building. Points to Ponder: Construction Design: To accommodate the […]
Will AI Tools Help Detect Telecom Fraud? Context: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has started using an artificial intelligence-based facial recognition tool called “Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition powered Solution for Telecom SIM Subscriber Verification” or ASTR to weed out widespread instances of fraudulently obtained […]
Why Are Cheetah Cubs Dying In Kuno Reserve? Context: Three of the four cheetah cubs who were born this week in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park perished naturally. In response, the government established a fresh panel of specialists to keep an eye on Project Cheetah. […]
Iron Fortification: Health Risks Of Excessive Iron Intake Context: Although necessary for several body processes, including the production of haemoglobin, iron can be detrimental if consumed in excess. Food fortification with iron is one of the indicated treatments for iron-deficient anaemia. Points to Ponder: Iron […]
Rights Groups Demand Questions On Disability Remain In NFHS-6 Context: Disability rights groups are calling for an immediate correction and inclusion of questions regarding disabilities in the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), which is scheduled to begin in July. National Family Health Survey Purpose: The […]
Fortified Rice Is Safe Context : On Friday, the Union Food Ministry refuted the claim made by the opposition Congress that fortified rice is still being sold through fair price shops despite several advisories from experts and organisations like NITI Aayog and the Food […]
Navy, ISRO Release Training Plan For Gaganyaan Crew Context: The Indian Navy and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released the Gaganyaan Recovery Training Plan at the Water Survival Training Facility (WSTF) at INS Garuda, Kochi, marking a significant step towards fulfilling India’s ambitious Gaganyaan […]
