What is the news? Black eagle was spotted in Delhi after three years. Experts have called this a rare phenomenon in the Aravallis. What is Black Eagle? Black eagle is a hunter and not a scavenging bird found in the hills of Eastern and Western Ghats and the Himalayan foothills. The species is almost entirely… Continue reading Rare delight as Black eagle seen in Delhi after three years
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Environmental crises pose biggest threats to global population over next decade: WEF Global Risks Report 2022
What is the news? The Global Risks Report 2022 has been released. What is the Global Risks Report? Global Risks Report is an annual report released by the World Economic Forum. The report was based on a survey that tracks global risk perceptions among risk experts and world leaders in business, government and civil society. … Continue reading Environmental crises pose biggest threats to global population over next decade: WEF Global Risks Report 2022
Spectacular landscape changes detected in Gujarat’s Kachchh region due to major earthquakes in recent geological past
What is the news? According to a study, major earthquake events in the last 30,000 years resulted in spectacular changes in the landscape of the Katrol Hill Fault in the Kachchh region in Gujarat. Seismicity in Kachchh Region Seismicity in the Kachchh region is highly complex as it is characterized by multiple seismic sources in… Continue reading Spectacular landscape changes detected in Gujarat’s Kachchh region due to major earthquakes in recent geological past
Diksha Dagar, Yash Ghangas included in Target Olympic Podium Scheme
What is the news? Haryana-based golfer Diksha Dagar and Judoka Yash Ghangas have been included in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) in the Core and Development groups respectively. Moreover, Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has approved financial assistance for wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sunil Kumar for foreign exposure training. What is the Target Olympic Podium… Continue reading Diksha Dagar, Yash Ghangas included in Target Olympic Podium Scheme
POWERGRID and Africa50 in Joint Development Agreement, to pioneer Africa’s first transmission PPP project in Kenya
What is the news? Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has signed a Joint Development Agreement with Africa50 to develop the Kenya Transmission Project. What is the Kenya Transmission Project? The Project aims to develop power transmission lines in Kenya under a public-private partnership framework. Under the project, POWERGRID will provide technical and operational… Continue reading POWERGRID and Africa50 in Joint Development Agreement, to pioneer Africa’s first transmission PPP project in Kenya
Writ petition not maintainable against proceedings by banks: SC
What is the news? The Supreme Court has observed that a writ petition by borrowers challenging proceedings under SARFAESI Act initiated by Bank/Asset Reconstruction Companies is not maintainable. What was the case about? A writ petition was filed in the Karnataka High Court by borrowers challenging proceedings under SARFAESI Act initiated by Asset Reconstruction Company… Continue reading Writ petition not maintainable against proceedings by banks: SC
PM inaugurates 11 new medical colleges and a new campus of CICT in Tamil Nadu
What is the news? The Prime Minister has inaugurated 11 new medical colleges and a new campus of Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT) in Tamil Nadu. Improvement of Medical Infrastructure in India In the last seven years, the number of medical colleges has gone up to 596, an increase of 54% Medical Undergraduate and… Continue reading PM inaugurates 11 new medical colleges and a new campus of CICT in Tamil Nadu
Union Minister proposed a Common Single Application for all Scientific Fellowship, Grants and Scholarships
What is the news? The Union Minister of State Science & Technology and Minister of State Earth Sciences has proposed a Common Single Application for all Scientific Fellowships, Grants and Scholarships. What is the need of a Common Single Application for all Scientific Fellowships, Grants and Scholarships? Currently, there are a number of schemes under… Continue reading Union Minister proposed a Common Single Application for all Scientific Fellowship, Grants and Scholarships
National Youth Festival(NYF): Modi exhorts youth to adopt motto of ‘compete & conquer’
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the 25th National Youth Festival(NYF) hosted by the Union Territory of Puducherry. What is the National Youth Festival(NYF)? National Youth Festival is an annual gathering of youth with various activities including competitive ones. The festival has been conducted since the year 1995. It is celebrated to… Continue reading National Youth Festival(NYF): Modi exhorts youth to adopt motto of ‘compete & conquer’
Pakistan’s National Security Policy: Pakistan security policy seeks 100 years of peace with India, but with caveat
What is the News? Pakistan will be releasing its First new National Security Policy covering a period between 2022 and 2026. What is the focus of Pakistan’s National Security Policy with respect to India? Firstly, the policy focuses on economic diplomacy in the immediate neighbourhood and doesn’t advocate any conclusive measures in ties with any… Continue reading Pakistan’s National Security Policy: Pakistan security policy seeks 100 years of peace with India, but with caveat
