Year: 2020

West Bengal Major Irrigation and Flood Management Project

News: Government of India, West Bengal Government, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) and World Bank have signed a loan agreement for a project titled ‘West Bengal Major Irrigation and Flood Management Project’. Facts: Aim: To improve irrigation service delivery, strengthen flood risk management and improve climate change resilience in the Damodar Valley Command Area(DVCA). Significance:… Continue reading West Bengal Major Irrigation and Flood Management Project

Punjab farmers’ to go for direct seeding of rice

News: Due to labour shortage, Punjab farmers are turning towards direct seeding of rice(DSR) moving away from the traditional practice — of sowing nursery and then transplanting it. Facts: Direct Seeding of Rice: DSR refers to the process of establishing a rice crop from seeds sown in the field rather than by transplanting seedlings from… Continue reading Punjab farmers’ to go for direct seeding of rice

Finance minister releases fifth tranche of economic package

News: Union finance minister has unveiled the fifth and last tranche as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan(Self-reliant India campaign). Facts: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA):  Government to allocate an additional Rs 40,000 crore for MNREGA.This will help generate nearly 300 crore person days in total and will also help provide more… Continue reading Finance minister releases fifth tranche of economic package

Odisha braces for heavy rain from cyclonic storm Amphan

News: Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued an ‘orange alert’ over heavy to very heavy rainfall that is likely to take place in coastal districts due to Cyclonic storm Amphan. Facts: About Colour- Coded Weather Warning: The IMD issues colour-coded warnings to alert the public ahead of severe or hazardous weather conditions that can cause disruption… Continue reading Odisha braces for heavy rain from cyclonic storm Amphan

40 gharials released in Ghaghara river amid lockdown

News: Uttar Pradesh Government has released Gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) in the Ghaghara river for the conservation and protection in natural habitat. Facts: Gharial: It is a species of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snouts which resembles a pot(ghara in Hindi). Habitat: They prefer to live in riverine habitats with deep, clear, fast-moving water… Continue reading 40 gharials released in Ghaghara river amid lockdown

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