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New species of ecologically vital plant found in Western Ghats

Source: Click here News: A new species of Indian Muraingrasses (Genus Ischaemum) have been spotted by scientists in Goa in the Western Ghats. Facts: Ischaemum Janarthanamii: It is a species of Muraingrass which is known for their ecological and economic importance such as fodder. Named after: It was named in the honour of Prof. M. K. Janarthanam, Professor of… Continue reading New species of ecologically vital plant found in Western Ghats

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Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility(APVAX)

News: Asian Development Bank(ADB) has launched a $9 billion vaccine initiative—the Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (APVAX). Facts: Aim: To offer rapid and equitable support to its developing members as they procure and deliver effective and safe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines. Criteria: If a country has to obtain finances under APVAX, then it should fulfil one of the… Continue reading Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility(APVAX)

Declare exotic pets, avoid prosecution: how one-time scheme works

Source: Click here News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) has come out with an advisory on a one-time voluntary disclosure scheme that allows owners of exotic live species that have been acquired illegally or without documents to declare their stock to the government. Facts: Aim of the scheme: To address the challenge of zoonotic diseases,… Continue reading Declare exotic pets, avoid prosecution: how one-time scheme works

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Draft Indian Ports Bill, 2020

Initial status: Ministry had circulated the draft Indian Ports Bill 2020 for inputs from stakeholders. Feedback incorporated in the draft Indian Ports Bill, 2021 Present status: Draft Indian Ports Bill, 2021 is under consultative stage. About Draft Indian Ports Bill, 2020 Ministry: Ports, Shipping and Waterways Aim:  To enable the structured growth and sustainable development… Continue reading Draft Indian Ports Bill, 2020

WHO releases Global Health Estimates 2019

Source: Click here News: World Health Organization(WHO) has released the Global Health Estimates 2019. Facts: Global Health Estimates: The report provides a comprehensive and comparable assessment of mortality and loss of health due to diseases and injuries for all regions of the world.The new data of Global Health Estimates cover the period from 2000 to 2019. Key… Continue reading WHO releases Global Health Estimates 2019

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 12th December 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 1 Not all Indian droughts are caused by El Nino The Hindu Page – 8 Syllabus Topic – Geography – Climatology GS Paper 2 Centre’s vista | The Indian Express Indian Express Page – 1  Syllabus Topic –… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 12th December 2020

9 PM Daily Brief – December 11, 2020

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS 2 Karnataka’s cow protection bill Iran Nuclear Deal GS 3 Government policies – harder to implement Farmer-govt Talks Emissions Gap Report 2020 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY Karnataka’s cow protection bill Source: Indian Express Gs2: Government Policies and Interventions… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – December 11, 2020

Qrious Project: Why petrol price is increasing in India? How and why should India achieve “End of oil-age”?

Adding to the already high stress on the economy due to technical recession and inflation, OIL MARKETING companies have hiked the prices of petrol and diesel by over Rs. 2 and by nearly Rs. 3.50, respectively, since November 19, after a period of 59 days when prices were held static.  But why the petrol price… Continue reading Qrious Project: Why petrol price is increasing in India? How and why should India achieve “End of oil-age”?

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