What is the news? Scientists from three organizations namely Aaranyak, Panthera, and WWF-India have developed a model called ‘Spatial Mark-Resight'(SMR). It will precisely estimate the population size of leopards. Why ‘Spatial Mark-Resight'(SMR) model developed? Leopards can be identified like tigers with the help of their unique shape and size of the rosettes (black circular marks).… Continue reading ‘Spatial Mark-Resight'(SMR) model to estimate Leopard population
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Defence Minister launches “E-Chhawani portal”
What is the news? Union Defence Minister has launched the e-Chhawani portal. About the Portal: The portal aims to provide online municipal services to more than 20 lakh citizens across 62 Cantonment Boards. Developed by: The portal developed jointly by eGov Foundation, Bharat Electronics Limited(BEL), Directorate General Defence Estates(DGDE) and National Informatics Centre(NIC). Features: Through… Continue reading Defence Minister launches “E-Chhawani portal”
“International Criminal Court (ICC)” has jurisdiction in Palestinian Territories
What is the News? The International Criminal Court has said that it has jurisdiction over war crimes committed in the Palestinian Territories. About ICC: It is the world’s first permanent International Criminal Court (ICC). It was created by the 1998 Rome Statute and entered into force on July 1,2002. Furthermore, it was created on the principle… Continue reading “International Criminal Court (ICC)” has jurisdiction in Palestinian Territories
ISRO, MapmyIndia to develop India’s “indigenous mapping portal”
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and MapmyIndia announced a collaboration. They will launch an indigenous mapping portal and geospatial service. It will be an Indian alternative to Google Maps. Read about new Geospatial policy About collaboration on indigenous mapping portal and geospatial service: MapmyIndia is one of India’s oldest players in… Continue reading ISRO, MapmyIndia to develop India’s “indigenous mapping portal”
[UPSC Interview Transcript #20] :Manoj Soni Board, Tamil Nadu Home State, Growing potted plants Hobby
Contributed by ForumIAS community member IFS Interview 2019 Duration: 25-30 mins Board: Manoj Soni Home State: Tamil Nadu Hobby: Growing potted plants Chairman Is your native village or town You didn’t get any placement Tell me thirukural on forest Novel wat your reading last Member 2 Tell me something about the Chola dynasty Climate change… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #20] :Manoj Soni Board, Tamil Nadu Home State, Growing potted plants Hobby
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Vaccination of manual scavengers must be prioritised
Synopsis: The government is focussing on the vaccination of frontline sanitation workers. However, the most vulnerable among them, Manual scavengers, did not gethe attention they deserve. Introduction India is far behind in understanding sanitation workers and their different categories. Manual scavengers belong to the lowest strata of unprotected sanitation workers. Many people in India believe… Continue reading Vaccination of manual scavengers must be prioritised
Causes of accidents in firework industry
Synopsis: Labour reforms and technological advances within the fireworks industry is the need of the hour to minimise the causes of accidents in the firework industry. Introduction Thousands of workers in Tamil Nadu’s famed fireworks’ industry are working in unsafe conditions. It resulted in a series of accidents. Such as 20 workers died and 28… Continue reading Causes of accidents in firework industry
Government’s Notice to Twitter: Why Twitter’s actions are justified?
Synopsis: Twitter has acted with reason after defying the Indian government’s legal orders. It didn’t implement the order fully and this action is desirable despite the criticism. Introduction Twitter did not act in accordance with the Indian government’s orders under Section 69A of the IT Act. It was required to block hundreds of accounts under… Continue reading Government’s Notice to Twitter: Why Twitter’s actions are justified?
Climate activist arrested in ‘Toolkit Conspiracy’
Synopsis: A 22-year-old climate activist got arrested for misusing a toolkit. Such instances raise a question of alleged misuse of power by the government officials. Read More – Toolkit conspiracy case and its imapct on India- Explained Pointwise – ForumIAS Blog Background: The Delhi Police has already registered multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) post the 26th January farmer protest… Continue reading Climate activist arrested in ‘Toolkit Conspiracy’
