What is the News? The Prime Minister has participated in the 5th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit. What is the 5th BIMSTEC Summit? Chaired by: Sri Lanka Theme: “Towards a Resilient Region, Prosperous Economies, Healthy People” Main outcomes of the summit BIMSTEC Charter: The charter formalizes the grouping… Continue reading 5th BIMSTEC Summit
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Nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended—a global crisis, says new UNFPA report
What is the News? The United Nations Population Fund(UNFPA) has released its flagship State of World Population Report 2022 titled “Seeing the Unseen: The case for action in the neglected crisis of unintended pregnancy”. What are the key findings of the report? Women’s sexual and reproductive health rights: Only 57% of women are able to… Continue reading Nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended—a global crisis, says new UNFPA report
National Commission for Women Launches Legal Services Clinic in Collaboration with DSLSA
What is the News? The National Commission for Women(NCW) has launched a Legal Aid Clinic. What is a Legal Aid Clinic? Launched by: National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with Delhi State Legal Services Authority(DSLSA) Purpose: It will act as a single-window facility for resolving the grievances of women by offering them free legal… Continue reading National Commission for Women Launches Legal Services Clinic in Collaboration with DSLSA
In presence of Union Home Minister, Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya signed historic agreement for settlement of inter-state border dispute
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the dispute about?3 What has been done to resolve the dispute?4 What is the agreement signed now?5 What are the other agreements signed in the North East to end extremism? What is the News? Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya have signed an agreement in the presence of… Continue reading In presence of Union Home Minister, Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya signed historic agreement for settlement of inter-state border dispute
14th Rhino Census: Rhino population up by 200 in Kaziranga
What is the News? The 14th Rhino Census 2022 at Kaziranga National Park(KNP) was conducted. What are the key findings from the 14th Rhino Census 2022 at KNP? The population of the Greater One-horned or Indian Rhinoceros in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has been estimated at 2,613 which is 200 more than… Continue reading 14th Rhino Census: Rhino population up by 200 in Kaziranga
INDO-UZBEKISTAN JOINT EXERCISE “EX DUSTLIK” CONCLUDES AT YANGIARIK IN UZBEKISTAN
What is the News? The 3rd edition of Indo-Uzbekistan Joint Field Training Exercise “EX DUSTLIK” concluded at Yangiarik, Uzbekistan. What is Exercise DUSTLIK? Conducted between: It is a joint training exercise between India and Uzbekistan armies. First Edition: 2019 at Tashkent, Uzbekistan Aim: To enhance the level of defence cooperation between both the Armies and… Continue reading INDO-UZBEKISTAN JOINT EXERCISE “EX DUSTLIK” CONCLUDES AT YANGIARIK IN UZBEKISTAN
Union Minister calls for creation of animal disease free zones for boosting value-added meat products
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Animal Disease Free Zone?3 What is the importance of an Animal Disease Free Zone?4 What are the steps taken by the Government to help this initiative?5 How to achieve Animal Disease Free Zone? What is the News? Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry has called on stakeholders… Continue reading Union Minister calls for creation of animal disease free zones for boosting value-added meat products
World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022: Energy transition holds key to tackle global energy and climate crisis: IRENA
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022?3 What steps should be taken to move towards clean energy? 4 What are the benefits of the transition to Clean Energy? What is the News? The International Renewable Energy Agency(IRENA) has released a report titled “World Energy Transitions Outlook… Continue reading World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022: Energy transition holds key to tackle global energy and climate crisis: IRENA
Bend and aim: DRDO’s corner-shot weapon gives police a critical eye
What is the News? A Corner-Shot Weapon System(CSWS) is at an advanced stage of being inducted by the Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) and the Jammu and Kashmir police. What is a Corner-Shot Weapon System(CSWS)? Designed and developed by: Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Purpose: It… Continue reading Bend and aim: DRDO’s corner-shot weapon gives police a critical eye
Cabinet approves setting up of National Land Monetization Corporation(NLMC)
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of the National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC) as a wholly-owned Government of India company with an initial authorized share capital of Rs 5,000 crore and paid-up share capital of Rs 150 crore. What is National Land Monetization Corporation(NLMC)? Administrative Ministry: Department of Public… Continue reading Cabinet approves setting up of National Land Monetization Corporation(NLMC)
