What is the News? Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India(BSI) have discovered a new gin berry species named “Glycosmis albicarpa” from the Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. What is Glycosmis albicarpa? Glycosmis albicarpa is a gin berry species. It belongs to the Orange family, Rutaceae. Habitat: Endemic to the southern Western Ghats. Features:… Continue reading Glycosmis albicarpa: New gin berry species discovered in southern Western Ghats
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UN Environment Programme must serve to strengthen international cooperation and encourage collective action to address the major environmental challenges of our time : India at 50th session of UNE
What is the News? The Union Minister of Environment has delivered a national statement on the 50th session of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi,Kenya. What is the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP)? The United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) was established in 1972 after the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm in… Continue reading UN Environment Programme must serve to strengthen international cooperation and encourage collective action to address the major environmental challenges of our time : India at 50th session of UNE
Rules for deputation of DIGs: what Centre proposes to change, and why
What is the News? The Centre has issued an order on the central deputation of Deputy Inspector General-level IPS officers. The order states that IPS officers coming to the Centre at the DIG level would no longer be required to be empanelled at that level with the Union Government. Note: This order comes after the… Continue reading Rules for deputation of DIGs: what Centre proposes to change, and why
Ministry of MSME organizes Mega Summit on Plastics Recycling & Waste Management and Launches Special Drive to Promote Entrepreneurship
What is the News? The Union Minister for MSME has inaugurated the International Summit on Plastics Recycling & Waste Management. What is the International Summit on Plastics Recycling & Waste Management? Organized by: Ministry of MSME in association with The All-India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA) Purpose: To deliberate upon challenges and opportunities in the Plastics. … Continue reading Ministry of MSME organizes Mega Summit on Plastics Recycling & Waste Management and Launches Special Drive to Promote Entrepreneurship
Nod for Defence Acquisition Procedure
What is the news? The Defence Ministry has Accorded In–Principle (AIP) approval to four projects under Make–I category and five under Make–II category of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020. What is Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020? Defence Procurement Procedure(DPP) was first initiated in 2002 to streamline the procurement of military hardware for the Armed Forces in… Continue reading Nod for Defence Acquisition Procedure
Ministry of Science & Technology has decided to promote a unique, possibly India’s first, Start-up in latest Daylight Harvesting Technology
What is the news? The Ministry of Science & Technology has decided to promote a unique Start-up in Daylight Harvesting Technology. What is Daylight Harvesting? Daylight Harvesting works on the simple premise that facilities can optimally utilize natural light where available and cut down on the use of artificial light during daylight hours. Benefits: a)… Continue reading Ministry of Science & Technology has decided to promote a unique, possibly India’s first, Start-up in latest Daylight Harvesting Technology
Ministry of Tourism starts Swadesh Darshan Awards in different categories, invites entries from States/UTs
What is the news? The Ministry of Tourism has constituted the Swadesh Darshan Awards. What are Swadesh Darshan Awards? Constituted by: Ministry of Tourism Aim: To highlight best practices undertaken by the State Governments, Union Territories and various implementation agencies in planning, design and operations, efficient project monitoring, attracting private investments, operations and maintenance. Categories:… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism starts Swadesh Darshan Awards in different categories, invites entries from States/UTs
200 Students and Indian Nationals from Ukraine arrive in Delhi as part of “Operation Ganga”
What is the news? Around 200 students and Indian citizens from Ukraine have been evacuated from Ukraine and brought back to India as part of Operation Ganga. What is Operation Ganga? Operation Ganga is the initiative launched by the Government of India to bring back Indians stranded in Ukraine. What are the steps taken under… Continue reading 200 Students and Indian Nationals from Ukraine arrive in Delhi as part of “Operation Ganga”
India signs Host Country Agreement with the International Telecommunication Union for establishment of Area Office & Innovation Center at New Delhi
What is the news? India’s Union Minister of Communications and Secretary General of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has signed the Host Country Agreement (HCA) for the establishment of an Area Office & Innovation Center of ITU in New Delhi. What is the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)? International Telecommunication Union(ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency… Continue reading India signs Host Country Agreement with the International Telecommunication Union for establishment of Area Office & Innovation Center at New Delhi
SARAS 3 radio telescope refutes recent claim of the discovery of a radio wave signal from cosmic dawn
What is the news? Indian astronomers have refuted the recent claim of a discovery of a radio wave signal from Cosmic Dawn, the time in the infancy of our Universe when the first stars and galaxies came into existence. Background In 2018, a team of researchers from Arizona State University (ASU) and MIT in the… Continue reading SARAS 3 radio telescope refutes recent claim of the discovery of a radio wave signal from cosmic dawn
