What is the News? The US President, along with the heads of other G7 member states has launched the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment(PGII) Initiative. What is the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment(PGII) Initiative? It is a $600-billion global infrastructure investment partnership aimed at helping developing countries. The initiative was first unveiled at… Continue reading Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment(PGII) Initiative: G7 leaders unveil $600 billion plan to rival China’s Belt and Road Initiative in developing nations
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Utricularia Furcellata: Rare plant species found in western Himalayan region for first time
What is the News? A very rare carnivorous plant species called Utricularia Furcellata has been found in the western Himalayan region for the first time. What is Utricularia Furcellata? It is a rare carnivorous plant species found in Uttarakhand’s Mandal valley, Chamoli district. This plant was last seen in the country in Meghalaya state in… Continue reading Utricularia Furcellata: Rare plant species found in western Himalayan region for first time
The Global Liveability Index 2022: These are the world’s ‘most’ and ‘least’ liveable cities
What is the News? The Global Liveability Index 2022 has been released. What is the Global Liveability Index? Published by: Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) annually Aim: To quantify the challenges presented to an individual’s lifestyle in 173 cities. Categories: The index ranked the cities based on these categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.… Continue reading The Global Liveability Index 2022: These are the world’s ‘most’ and ‘least’ liveable cities
Union Minister takes part in the “2022 UN Ocean Conference” in Lisbon
What is the News? The Union Minister of Earth Sciences is participating in the “2022 UN Ocean Conference” in Lisbon, Portugal. What is the Ocean Conference 2022? Co-Hosted by: Governments of Kenya and Portugal Aim: To propel much-needed science-based innovative solutions aimed at starting a new chapter of global ocean action. Theme: Scaling up Ocean… Continue reading Union Minister takes part in the “2022 UN Ocean Conference” in Lisbon
Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban 2.0 launches Revised Swachh Certification Protocols to sustain Open Defecation Free Status across Urban India
What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) has launched Revised Swachh Certification Protocols for ODF, ODF+, ODF++ and Water+ certifications under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0. What is Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0? Launched by: Prime Minister in October 2022 Aim: To achieve “Garbage Free” status for all cities. Components of the Mission:… Continue reading Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban 2.0 launches Revised Swachh Certification Protocols to sustain Open Defecation Free Status across Urban India
National Monuments Authority observes Martyrdom Day of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at Red Fort
What is the News? The National Monuments Authority has observed the Martyrdom Day of the great warrior Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at Red Fort in New Delhi. Who was Baba Banda Singh Bahadur? Baba Banda Singh Bahadur was a great Sikh warrior. Contributions: He was a commander of the Khalsa army who defeated the Mughals… Continue reading National Monuments Authority observes Martyrdom Day of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at Red Fort
Explained | Can virtual servers bypass India’s VPN rules?
What is the News? Some of the leading virtual private network(VPN) service providers have announced that they will remove servers from India after India’s cyber agency Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has announced new rules for VPN providers. What is a Virtual Server? A virtual server is a simulated server environment built on an actual… Continue reading Explained | Can virtual servers bypass India’s VPN rules?
EU Draft Nature Restoration Law: Halving pesticide use, dismantling dams: EU’s ambitious draft law to restore nature
What is the News? The European Commission(EC) has unveiled a draft “Nature Restoration Law” to restore nature and mitigate climate change on the European continent. What is the EU Draft Nature Restoration Law? Aim: To cover at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 with nature restoration measures, and eventually extend… Continue reading EU Draft Nature Restoration Law: Halving pesticide use, dismantling dams: EU’s ambitious draft law to restore nature
Odisha to install siren to caution elephants movement in forest
What is the News? The Forest Department in Odisha is experimenting with a siren system to reduce human-elephant encounters. What is the Odisha Government doing to reduce Human-Elephant encounters? Odisha Forest Department in association with a non-government organization has started a pilot project on a siren system to alert traffic about elephant movement. The siren… Continue reading Odisha to install siren to caution elephants movement in forest
Explained: What are ‘carbon bombs’, why environmentalists want them defused?
What is the News? A group of environmentalists, lawyers and activists have come together to identify and ‘defuse carbon bombs’ that have the potential to contribute significantly to global warming. What are Carbon Bombs? It is “an oil or gas project that will result in at least a billion tonnes of CO2 emissions over its… Continue reading Explained: What are ‘carbon bombs’, why environmentalists want them defused?
