What is the News? The Kerala health department is on alert after the death of a 47-year-old from Thrissur due to the West Nile Virus. What is West Nile Virus? The West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne, single-stranded RNA virus. It is a member of the flavivirus genus and belongs to the Japanese encephalitis antigenic… Continue reading Explained: What is the West Nile Virus, how does it spread?
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Digital payment facility for PLI & RPLI through IPPB Mobile Banking App & Micro-ATM launched by Secretary, Department of Posts
What is the News? A two day meeting of senior functionaries of the Department of Posts(DoP) and India Post payments Bank(IPPB) called AAROHAN 4.0 has been concluded. What is AAROHAN 4.0? It is a meeting of senior functionaries of the Department of Posts(DoP) and India Post payments Bank(IPPB). Purpose: 1) To discuss and deliberate ways… Continue reading Digital payment facility for PLI & RPLI through IPPB Mobile Banking App & Micro-ATM launched by Secretary, Department of Posts
INS GOMATI DECOMMISSIONED AFTER 34 YEARS OF SERVICE
What is the News? INS Gomati was decommissioned at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai after 34 years of service. What is INS Gomati? INS Gomati was a Godavari-class guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy. Commissioned in: 1988 Named After: River Gomti Built by: Mazagon Dock Ltd in Mumbai Operations Participated in: During her service, INS… Continue reading INS GOMATI DECOMMISSIONED AFTER 34 YEARS OF SERVICE
Explained: An IAS couple is transferred after a dog-walking incident; what rules govern the conduct of senior Govt officers?
What is the News? A senior IAS officer and his wife were transferred from their posts in Delhi to two different places after a newspaper published a picture of the couple along with their dog walking on the tracks of a stadium at a time when young athletes should have been practising on it. What… Continue reading Explained: An IAS couple is transferred after a dog-walking incident; what rules govern the conduct of senior Govt officers?
India joins First Movers Coalition to decarbonise carbon-heavy sectors
What is the News? India has joined a public-private partnership initiative called First Movers Coalition. What is the First Movers Coalition? Launched by: President of the USA and the World Economic Forum(WEF) at COP26. Aim: To decarbonise the heavy industry and long-distance transport sectors that are responsible for 30 percent of global emissions. Target Sectors:… Continue reading India joins First Movers Coalition to decarbonise carbon-heavy sectors
Explained: What are community forest rights, why do they matter?
What is the News? The Chhattisgarh government has recognised the Community Forest Resource(CFR) rights of tribals living in Gudiyapadar, a hamlet inside the Kanger Ghati National Park in Bastar. With this, Chhattisgarh has become only the second state in the country to recognise CFR rights of a village inside a national park. What is a… Continue reading Explained: What are community forest rights, why do they matter?
National Facility for Gene Function in Health & Disease: what it will do, what it has
What is the News? The National Facility for Gene Function in Health and Disease(NFGFHD) was inaugurated in Pune. What is the National Facility for Gene Function in Health and Disease(NFGFHD)? Located at: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER),Pune. Purpose: It is a one-of-its-kind large facility providing a timely supply of animal models to… Continue reading National Facility for Gene Function in Health & Disease: what it will do, what it has
Govt. reconstitutes Central Advisory Board on Archaeology
What is the News? The Government of India has reconstituted the Central Advisory Board on Archaeology (CABA). What is the Central Advisory Board on Archaeology (CABA)? Purpose: To strengthen contacts between the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and those in the field of archaeological research. – To advise the Centre on matters relating to archaeology… Continue reading Govt. reconstitutes Central Advisory Board on Archaeology
Government lifts “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry
What is the News? The Centre has lifted the “export prohibition” on bamboo charcoal to boost the utilization of raw bamboo and support the industry. Background Bamboo is largely used in making Agarbattis wherein up to 16% which is the upper layers of the bamboo is used for manufacturing while the remaining 84% of bamboo… Continue reading Government lifts “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry
Explained: What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?
What is the News? The United States President is expected to launch the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)? In October 2021, the US administration announced the development of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework(IPEF). Pillars: The IPEF is built on four modules: 1) fair and resilient trade (including digital, labour, environmental… Continue reading Explained: What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?
