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
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World Investment Report: India 7th in FDI inflows: UNCTAD
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?2.1 Global findings3 Findings related to India 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… 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
NHAI’s road laying feat enters Guinness Book of World Records
What is the News? The National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) has made it to the Guinness Book of World Records. What has NHAI done to enter into the Guinness Book of World Records? NHAI has created a world record by constructing 75 km continuous bituminous concrete in a single lane in the least time–105 hours… Continue reading NHAI’s road laying feat enters Guinness Book of World Records
India and Vietnam sign mutual logistics agreement
What is the News? India’s Defence Minister is on a visit to Vietnam. What are the key highlights of his visit? Mutual Logistics Agreement India and Vietnam signed a Logistics Agreement to allow the militaries of the two sides to use each other’s bases for repair and replenishment of supplies. This is the first such… Continue reading India and Vietnam sign mutual logistics agreement
The science behind the cancer cure by monoclonal antibody dostarlimab
What is the News? Recently, 12 patients in the United States were completely cured of rectal cancer without requiring any surgery or chemotherapy. The trial used a monoclonal antibody called dostarlimab every three weeks for six months for the treatment What is Dostarlimab? Dostarlimab is a type of monoclonal antibody. It blocks proteins called checkpoints… Continue reading The science behind the cancer cure by monoclonal antibody dostarlimab
India to simultaneously launch the first Human Space Mission “Gaganyaan” and the first Human Ocean Mission in 2023
What is the News? Minister of Earth Sciences; MoS PMO has said that India will achieve the unique distinction of simultaneously launching the first Human Space Mission “Gaganyaan” as well as the first manned Human Ocean Mission in 2023. What is the Samudrayaan Mission? The Samudrayaan mission is India’s first manned ocean mission. It is… Continue reading India to simultaneously launch the first Human Space Mission “Gaganyaan” and the first Human Ocean Mission in 2023
Funding under Technology Development Fund scheme of DRDO enhanced to Rs 50 crore per project from Rs 10 crore
What is the News? The Defence Minister has approved the enhancement of funding under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to Rs 50 crore per project from Rs 10 crore. What is the Technology Development Fund(TDF) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Defence Executing Agency: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Aim: Creating an ecosystem for… Continue reading Funding under Technology Development Fund scheme of DRDO enhanced to Rs 50 crore per project from Rs 10 crore
