What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the scheme on Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase-II for Intra-State Transmission System (InSTS). What is the Green Energy Corridor Project for Intra-State Transmission System (InSTS)? The Green Energy Corridor(GEC) Project aims at synchronizing electricity produced from renewable sources such as solar and wind… Continue reading Cabinet approves Intra-State Transmission System – Green Energy Corridor Phase-II
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Year-End Review-2021: M/o Earth Sciences
What is the News? The Ministry of Earth Sciences has taken various initiatives in the year 2021. Several of the initiatives are: Deep Ocean Mission Sagar Nidhi Earth System Science Data Portal (ESSDP): It was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). It is an integrated digital web portal of MoES institutes that makes… Continue reading Year-End Review-2021: M/o Earth Sciences
Applications of drones: Use Drones more effectively: Civil Aviation Ministry
What is the News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has called on other ministries to utilise the use of drones more effectively in their specific domains. Note: The government of India has recently released the Drone Rules,2021 to make India a global hub for drones. What are the applications of drones in different domains? Ministry… Continue reading Applications of drones: Use Drones more effectively: Civil Aviation Ministry
Reovirus wreaks havoc on wild crab cultivation in Andhra Pradesh
What is the News? Mud Crab Reovirus (MCRV) has been found to be the reason for the mass mortality of wild crab in Andhra Pradesh State. What is Mud Crab Reovirus (MCRV)? Mud Crab Reovirus (MCRV) is also known as Sleeping Disease. The virus belongs to the “Reoviridae” family. Note: Reoviridae is a family of… Continue reading Reovirus wreaks havoc on wild crab cultivation in Andhra Pradesh
Explained: Amendment to the Jagannath Temple Act
What is the News? In a historic decision, the Odisha state cabinet has approved amendments to the Sri Jagannath Temple Act of 1954. Click Here to read about Lord Jagannath Temple About Regulations on Jagannath Temple In the year 1806, the then British government had issued regulations for management of the Jagannath temple, which was… Continue reading Explained: Amendment to the Jagannath Temple Act
Open rock museum: Union Minister inaugurates India’s first Open Rock Museum on NGRI campus
What is the News? Union Minister of State for Science & Technology has inaugurated India’s first open rock museum on the campus of the CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) in Hyderabad. Read more: Union Minister of Home Affairs performed Bhoomi Pujan of Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Manipur About India’s First open Rock… Continue reading Open rock museum: Union Minister inaugurates India’s first Open Rock Museum on NGRI campus
Year End Review: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
What is the news? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Initiatives taken by the Environment Ministry Green Good Deed Campaign Glasgow Climate Pact (GCP) India announced new climate targets at COP26 under its ‘Panchamrit strategy’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The UN General Assembly in its… Continue reading Year End Review: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
601 PERSONS SAVED BY RPF PERSONNEL UNDER “MISSION JEEWAN RAKSHA”, DURING 2021
What is the news? Railway Protection Force (RPF) tasked has been working round the clock for security of railway property, passenger area and passengers. What are the steps taken by the Railway Protection Force(RPF)? Mission Jeewan Raksha: Under this, RPF personnel have saved 1650 lives from the wheels of the running trains at railway stations… Continue reading 601 PERSONS SAVED BY RPF PERSONNEL UNDER “MISSION JEEWAN RAKSHA”, DURING 2021
Anti-Covid pill Molnupiravir: Approved, not recommended
What is the news? Molnupiravir drug which was recently approved for early-stage Covid-19 patients has been kept out of the treatment protocol recommended by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). This is because the drug has serious safety concerns. Must Read: What is Molnupiravir? What are the safety concerns associated with Molnupiravir drug? Low… Continue reading Anti-Covid pill Molnupiravir: Approved, not recommended
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA)sets a new record of 19000 flying hours in 2021
What is the News? Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA) has set a new record of 19000 flying hours in 2021 as against an average yearly flying output of 15000 per year during the previous five years. What is Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA)? IGRUA is a flying training school. It was established by… Continue reading Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA)sets a new record of 19000 flying hours in 2021
