What is the News? As per the estimates of WHO, around 1.3 billion people smoke all over the world. Among them, 80% live in low and middle-income countries. Smoking kills over eight million people around the year. Over seven million of these people die due to direct tobacco use, and 1.2 million non-smokers are exposed… Continue reading Smoking causes over seven million deaths a year
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World Water Development Report 2022: Unlocking potential of groundwater can provide water security, boost economy: UN
What is the News? UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water has released the United Nations World Water Development Report 2022 titled “Groundwater: Making the invisible visible” What are the key findings of the report? Importance of Groundwater: Groundwater accounts for 99% of liquid freshwater on Earth and is the source of one-quarter of all the water… Continue reading World Water Development Report 2022: Unlocking potential of groundwater can provide water security, boost economy: UN
Explained: Targeting big tech, what EU’s landmark Digital Act aims to achieve
What is the News? The European Union (EU) has finalized details of its Digital Markets Act(DMA). What is the aim of the Digital Markets Act(DMA)? The DMA defines clear rules for large online platforms. It aims to ensure that no large online platform that acts as a ‘gatekeeper’ for a large number of users abuses… Continue reading Explained: Targeting big tech, what EU’s landmark Digital Act aims to achieve
Governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh of NCR sign Combined Reciprocal Common Transport Agreement
What is the News? Governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh of National Capital Region (NCR) have signed a Combined Reciprocal Common Transport Agreements (CRCTA) covering both Contract Carriage & Stage Carriage. Note: National Capital Region (NCR) is a planning region centred upon the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. It encompasses Delhi and… Continue reading Governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh of NCR sign Combined Reciprocal Common Transport Agreement
New smartphone-based portable oxygen kit can provide consistent oxygen supply during disasters and medical emergencies
What is the News? A Startup from India has developed a field-portable smart bag pack emergency oxygen concentrator called Oxygen Plus. What is Oxygen Plus? Oxygen Plus is a smartphone-based, field-portable oxygen concentrator that can provide consistent and cost-effective oxygen supply to communities during situations like medical emergencies and high altitude-related problems. Designed by: GRS… Continue reading New smartphone-based portable oxygen kit can provide consistent oxygen supply during disasters and medical emergencies
Explained: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into Bogtui killings, here’s how the agency investigates
What is the News? The Calcutta High Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the killings in West Bengal’s Birbhum district, where eight persons were burnt alive. How does the CBI take up cases? Unlike the National Investigation Agency(NIA), CBI cannot take suo motu cognizance of a case in a state… Continue reading Explained: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into Bogtui killings, here’s how the agency investigates
Sagarmala – Seven years of Spectacular Success
What is the News? The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has organized an event to commemorate the successful seven years of the Sagarmala program. What is the Sagarmala Programme? Launched in: 2015 by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Aim: To promote port-led development in the country through harnessing India’s 7,500 km long… Continue reading Sagarmala – Seven years of Spectacular Success
Standing Committee of the National Board for WildLife recommends to celebrate October 5 as National Dolphin Day
What is the News? The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has chaired the 67th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wild Life. What are the key decisions taken at the 67th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wild Life? October 5 as National Dolphin… Continue reading Standing Committee of the National Board for WildLife recommends to celebrate October 5 as National Dolphin Day
3 Animated Films On Protection & Conservation Of Indian Rivers under H2Ooooh! Initiative released
What is the News? National Mission for Clean Ganga, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and other partners released three animation films under its initiative “H2Ooooh! – Water Wise program for the Children of India”. What is “H2Ooooh! – Water Wise program for the Children of India” Initiative? Launched by: UNESCO in July… Continue reading 3 Animated Films On Protection & Conservation Of Indian Rivers under H2Ooooh! Initiative released
Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati(BPKP) Scheme: Implementation of Zero Budget Natural Farming
What is the News? The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has informed Rajya Sabha about the Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati(BPKP) Scheme. What is Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati(BPKP) Scheme? Launched by: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare during 2020-21 Parent Scheme: It is a sub-mission under the centrally sponsored scheme– Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana(PKVY). Aim: To… Continue reading Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati(BPKP) Scheme: Implementation of Zero Budget Natural Farming
