Source: The post is based on the article “Centre issues e-waste management rules” published in Livemint on 11th November 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has published the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The rules shall come into force from the 1st day of April, 2023. What are the… Continue reading Centre issues e-waste management rules
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Centre formulates action plan to promote exports of millets and value-added products of millets
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre formulates action plan to promote exports of millets and value-added products of millets” published in PIB on 10th November 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released a comprehensive Millets exports promotion programme to promote Indian millets exports across the globe… Continue reading Centre formulates action plan to promote exports of millets and value-added products of millets
What is the Mangrove Alliance for Climate, which India joined at COP27?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Mangrove Alliance for Climate, which India joined at COP27?” published in Indian Express on 11th November 2022. What is the News? At the 27th Session of Conference of Parties(COP27), Mangrove Alliance for Climate(MAC) was launched with India as a partner. What is the Mangrove… Continue reading What is the Mangrove Alliance for Climate, which India joined at COP27?
2015-22 on track to be the eight warmest years on record: WMO
Source: The post is based on the article “2015-22 on track to be the eight warmest years on record: WMO” published in TOI on 7th November 2022. What is the News? The State of the Global Climate report 2022 has been released by the World Meteorological Organization(WMO). What are the key findings of the report?… Continue reading 2015-22 on track to be the eight warmest years on record: WMO
Centre’s capex infusion strategy needs rethink
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre’s capex infusion strategy needs rethink” published in Livemint on 10th November 2022. What is the News? The Government of India is likely to raise its capital expenditure plan further.It could raise its expenditure from 7.5 trillion rupees in FY23 to 10 trillion rupees in FY24. What… Continue reading Centre’s capex infusion strategy needs rethink
Rupee-denominated trade made eligible for export promotion, obligation schemes
Source: The post is based on the article “Rupee-denominated trade made eligible for export promotion, obligation schemes” published in The Hindu on 10th November 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has expanded the norms for incentives and export obligations under the Foreign Trade policy to cover foreign trade transactions settled in rupees.… Continue reading Rupee-denominated trade made eligible for export promotion, obligation schemes
Level of groundwater extraction lowest in 18 years, finds study
Source: The post is based on the article “Level of groundwater extraction lowest in 18 years, finds study” published in The Hindu on 10th November 2022. What is the News? Union Minister of Jal Shakti has released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for the entire country for the year 2022. About the Dynamic… Continue reading Level of groundwater extraction lowest in 18 years, finds study
Nushu: The secret language men don’t know
Source: The post is based on the article “Nushu: The secret language men don’t know” published in BBC on 8th November 2022. What is the News? BBC Culture’s Secret Languages series has described the significance of the Nushu language. What is Nushu? Nushu literally means “the script of women”. It is a secret language invented… Continue reading Nushu: The secret language men don’t know
Kerala moves to remove Governor as Chancellor of universities
Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala moves to remove Governor as Chancellor of universities” published in The Hindu on 10th November 2022. What is the News? The Kerala government has decided to bring in an ordinance to remove the Governor from the post of Chancellor of all state-run universities. Why does the… Continue reading Kerala moves to remove Governor as Chancellor of universities
India’s first private satellite vehicle set for launch: All you need to know about Vikram S, and why it is a big deal
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first private satellite vehicle set for launch: All you need to know about Vikram S, and why it is a big deal” published in Indian Express on 10th November 2022. What is the News? India’s first-ever privately developed rocket named “Vikram S” is ready for launch.… Continue reading India’s first private satellite vehicle set for launch: All you need to know about Vikram S, and why it is a big deal
