News of The Day – 19th August 2024

News of The Day – 19th August 2024

SOURCES: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB.

• Who are the Namdharis?
• About Guru Granth Sahib 

• About Lightening
• Mechanism of Lightning Strikes
• Threat of Lightning in Odisha
• How Palm Trees Defend against Lightning Strikes

• About “Viksit Bharat”
• Key Focus Area of VIkshit Bharat
• What lessons can India learn from China’s agricultural and economic reforms to boost its own growth?
• Why is it important for India to focus on improving its agricultural policies, especially in relation to pulses?

• About Depression
• A New Approach to Treating Depression

• What is Monkeypox?
• Smallpox, Chickenpox, and Monkeypox difference.
• What is Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)?
• Why Mpox has been declared as PHEIC?

• What are deceptive or dark patterns?
• Examples of Deceptive Patterns
• Additional Reading:
• About Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)

• What are Landslides?
• What are the Causes of Landslides?
• Challenges Associated with Landslides

• India’s preparedness to deal with natural disasters

• About Exercise Mitra Shakti
• Objective of the Exercise

• What is Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC)?

• Benefits of MRCC