Context- Agricultural operations may flourish with new farm acts, but they threaten to lead to the marginalization of the farmers Contents1 How farmer’s protest is unique?2 Why is the anger so pronounced in Punjab?3 What is government’s contention?4 What are the issues with the new farm Acts? How farmer’s protest is unique? Farmer’s group come together–… Continue reading Farmers could perish with new farm acts
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ESSENTIAL SERVICES MAINTAINENCE (ESMA)ACT
What is ESMA? The Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) was enacted in 1968, to maintain “certain essential services (which if obstructed would) affect the normal life of the community”. The Essential Services Maintenance Act empowers the government to control production, distribution and supply of certain essential commodities. What are the aims of ESMA? The Act… Continue reading ESSENTIAL SERVICES MAINTAINENCE (ESMA)ACT
US, China dominated arms market in 2019: SIPRI
Source: Click Here News: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute(SIPRI) has released a report on the global arms market. Facts: Key Takeaways: The total sales by the Top 25 arms manufacturers rose by 8.5% to $361 billion or 50 times the annual budget of the UN’s peacekeeping operations. S and Chinese companies dominated the global arms market in… Continue reading US, China dominated arms market in 2019: SIPRI
What are Eco-ducts or Eco-bridges?
Eco-ducts or Eco-bridges? Source: Click Here News: Ramnagar Forest Division in Nainital district,Uttarakhand has recently built its first eco-bridge for reptiles and smaller mammals. Facts: Eco-ducts or Eco-bridges: These are areas of wildlife habitat that aim to enhance wildlife connectivity that can be disrupted because of highways or logging.Usually these bridges are overlaid with planting from the… Continue reading What are Eco-ducts or Eco-bridges?
What is Havana Syndrome?
Source: Click Here News: National Academies of Sciences(NAS) has found microwave radiation to be the cause for the “Havana syndrome”. Facts: Havana Syndrome: In 2016, US diplomats in Havana reported feeling ill after hearing strange sounds and experiencing odd physical sensations in their hotel rooms or homes.The symptoms included nausea, severe headaches, fatigue, dizziness, sleep problems, and hearing… Continue reading What is Havana Syndrome?
UN removes cannabis from ‘most dangerous drug’ category
Source: Click Here News: United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs(CND) has voted to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from Schedule IV of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. Facts: Earlier Status: Cannabis was a part of both Schedule I and IV of the UN’s Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs — and while drugs in Schedule I can… Continue reading UN removes cannabis from ‘most dangerous drug’ category
History Quiz: The Mauryan Empire | 8th Dec, 2020
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Himachal Pradesh wants GI status for five products
Source: Click Here News: Himachal Pradesh government is trying to obtain GIs (Geographical Indication) for five products from the state. Facts: The Five Products are: Karsog Kulth: Kulthi or Kulth (horse gram) is a legume grown as a kharif crop in Himachal Pradesh. Kulth grown in the Karsog area of Mandi district is believed to be particularly rich… Continue reading Himachal Pradesh wants GI status for five products
Urban Quality of Life Index
Source: Click Here News: IIT-Bombay researchers have released an Urban Quality of Life Index. Facts: About the Index: The index has compared the quality of life in various cities in India and ranked them on the basis of various categories such as water, power, electricity, literacy rate, employment rate among others. For the first time, the index has… Continue reading Urban Quality of Life Index
Upgraded Akash missile successfully test-fired
Source: Click Here News: Indian Air Force has successfully test-fired the Akash Missiles at Suryalanka test firing range in Andhra Pradesh. Facts: Akash Missile: It is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile defense system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited(BDL). Used by: It is an indigenously made missile inducted into… Continue reading Upgraded Akash missile successfully test-fired
