What is the News? The Prime Minister inaugurated the headquarters of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre(IN-SPACe) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. What is IN-SPACE? IN-SPACe is an independent nodal agency under the Department of Space. Mandate: To encourage, promote and handhold the private sector for their participation in the Space Sector. Responsibilities: Click Here… Continue reading Prime Minister inaugurated the Headquarters of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre(IN-SPACe) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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Lakeside View: Neeli Jheel in Asola to be developed as ecotourism hub
What is the News? The government of Delhi has given permission to develop the area near Neeli Jheel in Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary as an ecotourism hub. The Delhi Government’s plan around Neeli Jheel Source: TOI Neeli Jheel is a large lake hidden in the thick scrub forests of the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary. The… Continue reading Lakeside View: Neeli Jheel in Asola to be developed as ecotourism hub
Explained: The Sant Tukaram temple and its significance
What is the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Sant Tukaram Shila Mandir in the temple town of Dehu in Pune district. What is Shila? Shila refers to a rock that is currently on the Dehu Sansthan temple premises. It has been the starting point of Wari pilgrimage for centuries and is pious… Continue reading Explained: The Sant Tukaram temple and its significance
Union Minister For Labour & Employment Participates in World Of Work Summit In Geneva
What is the News? The Union Minister For Labour & Employment has participated in a High-Level Panel discussion under the World of Work Summit. What is the World of Work Summit? Organized by: International Labour Organization(ILO) The summit was organized on the sidelines of the International Labour Conference. Objectives: To discuss the multiple challenges that… Continue reading Union Minister For Labour & Employment Participates in World Of Work Summit In Geneva
Guidelines on Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022’
What is the News? Central Consumer Protection authority(CCPA) under the Department of Consumer Affairs has notified ‘Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022’ What are Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022? Issued by: Central Consumer Protection authority(CCPA) under the Department of Consumer Affairs. Objective:… Continue reading Guidelines on Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022’
Galápagos Giant Tortoise name Chelonoidis phantasticus Rediscovered
What is the News? A Giant Tortoise named Chelonoidis Phantasticus once believed to be extinct has been recently discovered in 2019. What is Chelonoidis Phantasticus? IUCN status: Critically endangered & possibly extinct. Chelonoidis Phantasticus is a Giant Tortoise. It is commonly called Fernandina Island, Galápagos Giant Tortoise. It has been named Fernanda after the Fernandina… Continue reading Galápagos Giant Tortoise name Chelonoidis phantasticus Rediscovered
‘Microbes cause Earth to function — from plants to humans, we all live due to microbial activity’
What is the News? This article talks about why microbes are essential to life and the threat it faces from climate change. Why are Microbes essential to Earth’s species? Source: TOI Microbial activities are foundational for the functioning of our planet. Without microbes, there is no chance that plants, animals, or humans would have ever… Continue reading ‘Microbes cause Earth to function — from plants to humans, we all live due to microbial activity’
Explained: The RBI plan to link credit cards with UPI
What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India has proposed to allow the linking of credit cards with the Unified Payments Interface(UPI). Linking of Credit Cards with UPI The linking of Credit Cards with UPI will first begin with the indigenous RuPay credit cards. Both the RuPay network and UPI are managed by the… Continue reading Explained: The RBI plan to link credit cards with UPI
NASA, USGS release detailed geological map of the moon
What is the News? The United States Geological Survey(USGS) in partnership with NASA and the Lunar Planetary Institute has released ‘The unified Geologic Map of the Moon’. How was the Unified Geologic Map of the Moon created? The map has been created with the help of the information gathered from six Apollo-era regional maps. It… Continue reading NASA, USGS release detailed geological map of the moon
Explained | The Indian patent regime and its clash with the U.S. norms
What is the News? The U.S Trade Representative(USTR) has released Special 301 Report 2022. The report has said that India was one of the most challenging major economies as far as IP protection and enforcement is concerned. The report retains India on its Priority Watch List along with six other countries- Argentina, Chile, China, Indonesia,… Continue reading Explained | The Indian patent regime and its clash with the U.S. norms
