What is the News? Union Environment Minister has launched Awareness Mascot ‘Prakriti’& other Green Initiatives for Effective Plastic Waste Management. What is Prakriti? Prakriti is a mascot to spread greater awareness among the masses about the small changes that can be sustainably adopted in our lifestyle for a better environment. The mascot will also inform… Continue reading Union Environment Minister Launches Awareness Mascot ‘Prakriti’ & Green Initiatives for Effective Plastic Waste Management
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Rajya Sabha passes Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022
What is the News? Rajya Sabha has passed the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022. Lok Sabha has already passed this Bill. What is the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022? Purpose: The Bill seeks to amend the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957. Key Provisions of the Bill Unification of Municipal Corporations in Delhi: The… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022
75 Digital Banking Units in different districts to be set up in consumer- friendly manner: Minister
What is the News? In the Union Budget 2022, the Finance Minister has proposed setting up 75 digital banking units (DBUs) in 75 districts across India through scheduled commercial banks. What are Digital Banking Units (DBUs)? Simply put, digital banking involves taking all traditional banking activity online — doing away with paperwork like cheques, pay-in… Continue reading 75 Digital Banking Units in different districts to be set up in consumer- friendly manner: Minister
Bill in Lok Sabha to ban WMD funding
Present Status: Passed in both the Houses and received the assent of the President on the 6th August 2022. What is the News? The External Affairs Minister (EAM) has introduced the Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill,2022. What is Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems… Continue reading Bill in Lok Sabha to ban WMD funding
The Indian Antarctic Bill and its various provisions
Present Status: Passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Received the assent of the President on the 6th of August 2022. What is the News? Lok Sabha has introduced the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022. The Bill aims to lay down a set of rules to regulate a range of activities on territories in Antarctica where… Continue reading The Indian Antarctic Bill and its various provisions
99% of world breathes unhealthy air: new WHO data
What is the News? Ahead of the World Health Day (7th April), the World Health Organization (WHO) has released the Air Quality Database 2022. What is the Air Quality Database 2022? The WHO air quality database compiles data on annual mean concentrations of particulate matter(PM) and nitrogen dioxide(NO2). The data compiled in this database is… Continue reading 99% of world breathes unhealthy air: new WHO data
Explained | Arctic sea ice peaked on February 25 this year. Why Is that important?
What is the News? Arctic sea ice has appeared to have hit its annual maximum extent on February 25, 2022, after growing through the fall and winter. According to National Snow and Ice Data Centre(NSIDC), this year’s Arctic sea ice wintertime extent is the 10th-lowest in the satellite record. Note: NSIDC is a United States… Continue reading Explained | Arctic sea ice peaked on February 25 this year. Why Is that important?
Broadcast Seva Portal launched for ease of doing business in broadcast
What is the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has launched the “Broadcast Seva Portal”. What is Broadcast Seva Portal? Launched by: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(I&B). Purpose: It is an online portal aimed at improving the ease of doing business in the broadcast industry. Features: The portal can be used by broadcasters for… Continue reading Broadcast Seva Portal launched for ease of doing business in broadcast
Union Minister launches a major futuristic PPP mode initiative for ‘Clean Energy’ with the full launch of “Mission Integrated Biorefineries” to accelerate Clean Energy solutions through Public-Private Alliances
What is the News? The Union Minister of Science and Technology has announced the launch of the Integrated Biorefineries Mission. What is the Integrated Biorefineries Mission? Launched under Mission Innovation Co-Led by: India and Netherlands Aim: Develop and demonstrate innovative solutions to accelerate the commercialization of integrated biorefineries, with a target of replacing 10% of… Continue reading Union Minister launches a major futuristic PPP mode initiative for ‘Clean Energy’ with the full launch of “Mission Integrated Biorefineries” to accelerate Clean Energy solutions through Public-Private Alliances
India’s trade deficit widens 87.5% to record $192 billion
What is the News? According to Government data, India’s trade deficit has increased by 87.5% to a record $192 billion in 2021-22 from $102 billion in the previous financial year. India’s Merchandise Trade Deficit India’s Merchandise exports for 2021-22 were at a record high of $418 billion. Similarly, imports also increased by 43.18% to $610… Continue reading India’s trade deficit widens 87.5% to record $192 billion
