Source: The post is based on the article “UNEP launches new worldwide digital platform to encourage sustainable marine tourism” published in Down To Earth on 16th September 2022. What is the News? The United Nations Environmental Programme(UNEP), along with UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation has launched the Green Fins Hub. What is Green Fins Hub? The… Continue reading Green Fins Hub: UNEP launches new worldwide digital platform to encourage sustainable marine tourism
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PM launches National Logistics Policy
Source: The post is based on the article “PM launches National Logistics Policy” published in PIB on 18th September 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the National Logistics Policy(NLP). What is Logistics? Logistics encompasses planning, coordinating, storing, and moving resources —people, raw materials, inventory, equipment, etc from one location to another,… Continue reading PM launches National Logistics Policy
To curb use of chemical fertilizers, Govt to give nod to PM PRANAM
Source: The post is based on the article “To curb use of chemical fertilizers, Govt to give nod to PM PRANAM” published in Indian Express on 19th September 2022. What is the News? The Union government intends to launch a scheme — named PM PRANAM — to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers by incentivising… Continue reading To curb use of chemical fertilizers, Govt to give nod to PM PRANAM
Explained | The process of inclusion or exclusion from the Scheduled Tribes list
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The process of inclusion or exclusion from the Scheduled Tribes list” published in The Hindu on 19th September 2022. What is the News? Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to add several tribes to the list of Scheduled Tribes(ST) in States such as Himachal Pradesh,… Continue reading Explained | The process of inclusion or exclusion from the Scheduled Tribes list
NCERT issues guidelines to schools for early identification of mental health problems in students
Source: The post is based on the article “NCERT issues guidelines to schools for early identification of mental health problems in students” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2022. What is the News? The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued guidelines titled “Early identification and intervention for mental health problems… Continue reading NCERT issues guidelines to schools for early identification of mental health problems in students
Global Estimates of Modern Slavery report: United Nations Estimates 50 Million People Across World Stuck In ‘modern Slavery’
Source: The post is based on the article “United Nations Estimates 50 Million People Across World Stuck In ‘modern Slavery’” published in NDTV on 14th September 2022. What is the News? International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a report titled Global Estimates of Modern Slavery report. What are the key findings of the report? Modern… Continue reading Global Estimates of Modern Slavery report: United Nations Estimates 50 Million People Across World Stuck In ‘modern Slavery’
India to host 9th session of SEED Treaty
Source: The post is based on the article “India to host 9th session of SEED Treaty” published in Hindu Business Line on 15th September 2022. What is the News? India is going to host the 9th session of the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture(ITPGRFA). What is… Continue reading India to host 9th session of SEED Treaty
Need to build resilient supply chains, boost connectivity: PM Modi at SCO
Source: The post is based on the article “Need to build resilient supply chains, boost connectivity: PM Modi at SCO” published in Business Standard on 17th September 2022. What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister addressed the 22nd Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) Council of Heads of State held at Samarkand, Uzbekistan. What are… Continue reading Need to build resilient supply chains, boost connectivity: PM Modi at SCO
Centre revises threshold for paid up capital of small companies
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre revises threshold for paid up capital of small companies” published in PIB on 16th September 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has revised the threshold for paid up capital of “small companies”. What is a Small Company? Small businesses are corporations, partnerships,… Continue reading Centre revises threshold for paid up capital of small companies
Union Home Minister presided over the signing of historic agreement between Government of India, Government of Assam and representatives of eight Adivasi Groups
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Home Minister presided over the signing of historic agreement between Government of India, Government of Assam and representatives of eight Adivasi Groups” published in PIB on 15th September 2022. What is the News? The government of India and the Assam Government has signed a tripartite agreement… Continue reading Union Home Minister presided over the signing of historic agreement between Government of India, Government of Assam and representatives of eight Adivasi Groups
