What is the News? The government of India has released the final report of the Integrated Landscape Management Plan for Greater Panna Landscape. What is the Integrated Landscape Management Plan for Greater Panna Landscape? Prepared by: Wildlife Institute of India(WII) Purpose: The plan has been prepared in respect of the Ken-Betwa Link Project which has… Continue reading Integrated Landscape Management Plan For Greater Panna Landscape Released
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India to oppose continuation of moratorium on customs duties on e-com trade at WTO meet
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the E-transmission Moratorium? 3 What will be India’s stand on E-transmission Moratorium?4 Why is India opposing the extension of the E-transmission Moratorium? What is the News? India will strongly oppose the continuation of the moratorium on customs duties on e-commerce trade at the World Trade Organization(WTO)’s 12th Ministerial Conference… Continue reading India to oppose continuation of moratorium on customs duties on e-com trade at WTO meet
Har Ghar Dastak 2.0 campaign commences
What is the News? The Union Health Ministry has launched “Har Ghar Dastak campaign 2.0” to accelerate the pace and coverage of COVID19 vaccination across States and UTs. What is the Har Ghar Dastak campaign? The Har Ghar Dastak campaign was launched in Nov 2021. Under this campaign, healthcare workers in all the States visited… Continue reading Har Ghar Dastak 2.0 campaign commences
India and Sweden Host Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm
What is the News? India and Sweden hosted the Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm, Sweden. What is Industry Transition Dialogue? Hosted by: India and Sweden as part of the Leadership for Industry Transition (LeadIT) Initiative. Purpose: To contribute to the UN Conference ‘Stockholm+50’ that will set the agenda for COP27. At the dialogue, the Union… Continue reading India and Sweden Host Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm
Kerala registers car that runs on hydrogen fuel — 1st in country
What is the News? The first hydrogen-powered car named “Toyota Mirai” was registered in Kerala in April 2022. With this, Kerala has become one of the select few states to allow the registration of such cars. Note: The registered vehicle is exempt from taxation because it will be used for research and development purposes. What… Continue reading Kerala registers car that runs on hydrogen fuel — 1st in country
Explained: What are ‘artillery rockets,’ and why is the US sending them to Ukraine?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is HIMARS?3 What is an artillery rocket?4 What’s the difference between a rocket and a missile? What is the News? The United States has announced that it is sending its High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems known as HIMARS to Ukraine. What is HIMARS? The US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket… Continue reading Explained: What are ‘artillery rockets,’ and why is the US sending them to Ukraine?
Cabinet approves Expanding the mandate of Government e Marketplace – Special Purpose Vehicle (GeM – SPV) to allow procurement by Cooperatives as Buyers
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Government e-Marketplace(GeM)?3 What is the recent decision taken by the Government? 4 What is the significance of this decision? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has given its approval for expanding the mandate of Government e-Marketplace(GeM) to allow procurement by Cooperatives as buyers on GeM. What is… Continue reading Cabinet approves Expanding the mandate of Government e Marketplace – Special Purpose Vehicle (GeM – SPV) to allow procurement by Cooperatives as Buyers
Explained: Why Neptune and Uranus appear in different colours
What is the News? Neptune and Uranus have much in common. They have similar masses, sizes and atmospheric compositions. But their appearances are in different shades of blue. At visible wavelengths, Neptune is a rich, deep azure hue while Uranus is a distinctly pale shade of cyan. Why do Uranus and Neptune appear in different… Continue reading Explained: Why Neptune and Uranus appear in different colours
NTPC releases Biodiversity Policy for conservation and restoration of biodiversity
What is the News? National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC Ltd.), as a member of the India Business & Biodiversity Initiative(IBBI) has released a renewed Biodiversity Policy 2022. What is the purpose of the Biodiversity Policy 2022? Aim: To establish a comprehensive vision and guiding principle for conservation, restoration, and enhancement of biodiversity. – To… Continue reading NTPC releases Biodiversity Policy for conservation and restoration of biodiversity
UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Valley of Flowers’ opens for Tourists
What is the News? The Valley of Flowers will be accessible to the public from June to October which remains covered in a blanket of snow for the remaining six months. What is the Valley of Flowers? Located in: Chamoli district of Uttarakhand Discovered by: The place was accidentally discovered in 1931 by Frank S… Continue reading UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Valley of Flowers’ opens for Tourists
