Animal Protection Index: India ranks second News: World Animal Protection, an international animal welfare charity has released Global animal protection index 2020 Facts: About Global Animal Protection Index [read more] It aims to showcase where countries are doing well, and where they fall short on animal welfare policy and legislation. The index ranks countries from… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 13, 2020
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ARI Scientists Study methane-oxidizing bacteria for methane mitigation and value addition
News:Scientists at Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology, have isolated 45 different strains of methanotrophic bacteria. Facts: About Methanotrophs They metabolise and convert methane into carbon-di-oxide. They can effectively reduce the emission of methane (the second most important greenhouse gas (GHG)). In rice fields, methanotrophs are… Continue reading ARI Scientists Study methane-oxidizing bacteria for methane mitigation and value addition
New environment impact norm cuts time for public hearing
News: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released draft EIA notification. Facts: It proposes an update to Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) notification of 2006 The current EIA specifies a “minimum of 30 days” for people to respond. The draft EIA notification gives a “minimum of 20 days” of notice period. It also requires… Continue reading New environment impact norm cuts time for public hearing
Silk Samagra Scheme
News:The Minister of Textiles has informed Rajya Sabha about the implementation of Silk Samagra Scheme for Development of Sericulture. Facts: About the scheme: It is a Central Sector Scheme launched for a period of three years i.e 2017-2020. Aim:To scale up production of Silk by improving the quality and productivity and to empower downtrodden, poor… Continue reading Silk Samagra Scheme
Crime Multi Agency Centre and National Cybercrime Training Centre
News:Union Minister for Home affairs has launched the Crime Multi Agency Centre(Cri-MAC) and National Cybercrime Training Centre(NCTC). Facts: About NCTC: The National Cybercrime Training Centre (NCTC) is meant for professional quality eLearning services on cyber crime investigation on large scale to police officers, judges, prosecutors and other stakeholders. About Cri-MAC: Crime Multi Agency Centre(Cri-MAC) aims… Continue reading Crime Multi Agency Centre and National Cybercrime Training Centre
Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2020)
News:Recently,the Indian Coast Guard(ICG) has conducted the National level Search and Rescue Exercise(SAREX-2020) in Goa. Facts: About the exercise: The exercise has been conducted biennially since 2003 by Indian Coast Guard under the aegis of National Maritime Search and Rescue Board(NMSARB). Aim:To test the efficiency of operations and coordination of the stakeholders involved in Search… Continue reading Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2020)
A new era for girls report:Taking stock of 25 years of progress
News:Recently, UNICEF along with Plan International and United Nations Women has released a report titled “A New era for girls: Taking stock on 25 years of progress”. Facts: About the report: The report is issued in the context of the Generation Equality campaign and to mark the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform… Continue reading A new era for girls report:Taking stock of 25 years of progress
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 13, 2020
With the rise in risk of epidemics, India needs a new Epidemic disease act. Examine. The Hindu [read more] Discuss how use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can help in improving pest management and crop productivity. What steps are needed in this direction? Indian Express What is inverted duty structure? Discuss the impact of Inverted… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 13, 2020
Must Read News Articles I 13th March 2020
Today’s Newspaper – Paperwise GS – 1 Nothing in this section today [read more] GS -2 Editorial [Issues Related to health] Fighting COVID-19 together for shared future Parliament Bill Bills on Bankruptcy Code, Mineral Law get RS nod GS -3 Environment [Environment Impact Assessment] New Environment law cuts time for hearing Infrastructure [Roads, Road Safety]… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 13th March 2020
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