What is the News? This article talks about the Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle. What is Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle? Source: Livemint Cantor’s giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii) also known commonly as the Asian giant softshell turtle and the frog-faced softshell turtle is a species of freshwater turtle in the family Trionychidae. Origin of Name: The… Continue reading Saving a Giant Softshell Turtle
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US and India working to build on gains from trade forum
What is the News? Officials from US and India are looking at what can be achieved at this year’s U.S. India Trade Policy Forum(TPF) session, likely to be held in November,2022. What is the U.S. India Trade Policy Forum(TPF)? Established in: 2005 and reconstituted in 2014. Aim: To help smooth out differences in trade and… Continue reading US and India working to build on gains from trade forum
Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Scheme “SHRESHTA”
What is the News? The Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the “SHRESHTA”- Scheme. What is SHRESHTA Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Full-Form: Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) Objective: To provide high-quality education for meritorious but poor Scheduled Castes(SC) students… Continue reading Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Scheme “SHRESHTA”
Painted Leopard Gecko: Gecko found in Andhra, Odisha turns out to be a new species
What is the News? Researchers have identified a new species of Gecko named Eublepharis pictus also known as the Painted Leopard Gecko. What is a Painted Leopard Gecko? Discovered in: 2017 Genus: It belongs to the gecko genus Eublepharis Geographical Distribution: It appears to be a common species in the forests of Andhra Pradesh and… Continue reading Painted Leopard Gecko: Gecko found in Andhra, Odisha turns out to be a new species
A Unique Liquid-Mirror Telescope sees first light in the Indian Himalayas
What is the News? India has commissioned an International Liquid Mirror Telescope(ILMT) in Devasthal, Uttarakhand. What is the International Liquid Mirror Telescope(ILMT)? Built by: Astronomers from India, Belgium and Canada. Location: It is located at an altitude of 2450 meters at the Devasthal Observatory campus of Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), an autonomous… Continue reading A Unique Liquid-Mirror Telescope sees first light in the Indian Himalayas
India, Israel seek links on futuristic defence tech
What is the News? The Israel Defence Minister is on a visit to India. Note: 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the formation of the official diplomatic ties between India and Israel. What are the key highlights of his visit to India? Signed Vision Statement India and Israel signed a ‘Vision Statement’ to further deepen… Continue reading India, Israel seek links on futuristic defence tech
Explained: How ‘Use and File’ system will bring new health insurance products faster
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Current System?3 What is the “Use and File” procedure?4 How will this be beneficial?5 What if the IRDAI raises concerns over such a product later?6 What is the status of the health insurance business in India? What is the News? The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of… Continue reading Explained: How ‘Use and File’ system will bring new health insurance products faster
In a first, IIM-Ahmedabad brings out agriculture land price index
What is the News? IIM-Ahmedabad(IIM-A) has joined hands with SFarms India (an e-marketplace for agricultural land) to launch a farm land price index called IIM-Ahmedabad SFarmsIndia Land Price Index (ISALPI). What is IIM-Ahmedabad SFarmsIndia Land Price Index (ISALPI)? Launched by: IM-Ahmedabad(IIM-A) and SFarms India (an e-marketplace for agricultural land). Purpose: The index has been designed… Continue reading In a first, IIM-Ahmedabad brings out agriculture land price index
Explained: What is sologamy or ‘self-marriage’?
What is the News? A woman from Gujarat has announced that she would marry herself in what she described as an “act of self-love”. This wedding is seen as one of the country’s first instances of self-marriage or “sologamy”. What is Sologamy? Sologamy is the act of marrying oneself in a public ceremony, also referred… Continue reading Explained: What is sologamy or ‘self-marriage’?
New Guidelines for Central Sector Scheme “Promotion of MSMEs in North Eastern Region and Sikkim” for enhancing productivity and competitiveness
What is the News? The Central Government has approved New Guidelines of Central Sector Scheme “Promotion of MSMEs in North Eastern Region(NER) and Sikkim”. What is the “Promotion of MSMEs in the North Eastern Region and Sikkim” Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME) Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To provide financial… Continue reading New Guidelines for Central Sector Scheme “Promotion of MSMEs in North Eastern Region and Sikkim” for enhancing productivity and competitiveness
