What is the News? Quacquarelli Symonds has released its QS World University Rankings 2023. What is QS World University Rankings 2023? QS World University Rankings is an annual publication of university rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds(QS). Parameters: The rankings are based on six parameters — academic reputation (AR), employer reputation (ER), faculty-student ratio (FSR), citations per… Continue reading QS World University Rankings 2023: IISc Bengaluru tops Indian Varsity
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Diversify crops, shift rice to places that can support it: Central panel
What is the News? The Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices(CACP) has recommended the promotion of crop diversification, favouring oilseed crops amid the global inflation in oilseeds and vegetable oils prices. What are the recommendations given by CACP? Need for Crop Diversification Dependence on rice-wheat cropping systems especially in States like Punjab, Haryana and western… Continue reading Diversify crops, shift rice to places that can support it: Central panel
Union Minister launches Animal Vaccine and Kits developed by the ICAR-NRC on Equines
What is the News? Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has launched Animal Vaccine and other Diagnostic Kits developed by the ICAR-National Research Center on Equines, Hisar, Haryana. What are the Vaccines and kits developed by ICAR? Ancovax Vaccine on Equines: It is an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Delta (COVID-19) vaccine for animals. The immunity induced… Continue reading Union Minister launches Animal Vaccine and Kits developed by the ICAR-NRC on Equines
Explained: Why bond yields are rising, and what it means for markets and investors
What is the News? In India, Bond yields have risen to their highest levels in the last three years. What are Bond and Bond Yield? A bond is a fixed income instrument that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower (typically corporate or governmental). Bonds are used by companies, municipalities, states, and… Continue reading Explained: Why bond yields are rising, and what it means for markets and investors
Rhino reintroduction a hit in Assam Reserve
What is the News? The results of the 14th Assam Rhino Census conducted at Manas National park have been released. What are the key findings of the 14th Assam Rhino Census? Rhino Population Manas National Park had about 100 One Horned Rhinos prior to 1990.But a prolonged ethno-political conflict thereafter took a heavy toll with… Continue reading Rhino reintroduction a hit in Assam Reserve
1st in Asia: Thailand legalizes marijuana but smoking pot still illegal
What is the News? Thailand has become the first country in Asia to decriminalize Marijuana which is also known as Cannabis. Why has Thailand decriminalized Marijuana? Thailand has decriminalized Marijuana with the aim of boosting its agriculture and tourism sectors. Under decriminalization, it is no longer a crime in Thailand to grow and trade marijuana… Continue reading 1st in Asia: Thailand legalizes marijuana but smoking pot still illegal
World Investment Report: India 7th in FDI inflows: UNCTAD
What is the News? The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released the World Investment Report. What are the key findings of the report? Global findings The United States ($367 billion) remained the top recipient of FDI in 2021. It was followed by China ($181 billion) and Hong Kong ($141 billion). FDI Inflows… Continue reading World Investment Report: India 7th in FDI inflows: UNCTAD
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Australia for Technical Cooperation for Australia-India Water Security Initiative(AIWASI)
What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) and the Government of Australia have signed an MoU for Technical Cooperation in urban water management. What is the significance of the MoU? The MoU will enable both India and Australia to learn about technological advancements gained by two nations in key areas of… Continue reading Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Australia for Technical Cooperation for Australia-India Water Security Initiative(AIWASI)
After 75 Years, Will Cheetahs Make India Their Home Again?
What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is set to introduce cheetahs from South Africa in a Kuno-Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. It is an attempt to rehabilitate the species that had become extinct in the country. When did the Cheetahs become extinct in India? Source: TOI The earliest… Continue reading After 75 Years, Will Cheetahs Make India Their Home Again?
NCPCR launches “CiSS application” under Baal Swaraj portal to help rehabilitation of children in street situations
What is the News? National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights(NCPCR) has launched a “CiSS application” under the Baal Swaraj portal. It will help in the rehabilitation process of Children in Street Situations(CiSS). What is Baal Swaraj Portal? Launched by: National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights(NCPCR) Purpose: The portal is for online… Continue reading NCPCR launches “CiSS application” under Baal Swaraj portal to help rehabilitation of children in street situations
