What is the news? The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has granted Observer Status to the International Solar Alliance (ISA). This will help provide for regular and well-defined cooperation between the Alliance and the United Nations that would benefit global energy growth and development. About International Solar Alliance (ISA) – Click Here to read about… Continue reading United Nations grants observer status to International Solar Alliance in a historic decision
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Haiderpur Wetland added to Ramsar site; total tally goes up to 47
What is the news? Haiderpur Wetland of Western Uttar Pradesh has been recognized as 47th Ramsar site in the country and 10th in Uttar Pradesh. About Haiderpur Wetland Haiderpur Wetland is a human made wetland situated on the Muzaffarnagar-Bijnor border in Uttar Pradesh. It was formed in 1984 by the construction of Madhya Ganga Barrage… Continue reading Haiderpur Wetland added to Ramsar site; total tally goes up to 47
14566 – National Helpline Against Atrocities on SCs/STs
What is the news? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched a National Helpline Against Atrocities(NHAA) – 14566. About National Helpline Against Atrocities (NHAA) The helpline has been launched to generate informed awareness about the various provisions of the Prevention of Atrocities (PoA) Act,1989 and the Protection of Civil Right (PCR) Act,1955 that are… Continue reading 14566 – National Helpline Against Atrocities on SCs/STs
Indian Mathematician receives 2021 DST-ICTP-IMU Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries
What is the News? Professor Neena Gupta, a mathematician at the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata has been awarded the 2021 DST-ICTP-IMU Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from developing countries. She was awarded for solving the Zariski cancellation problem. What is the Zariski cancellation problem? It is one of the world’s greatest math problems. It… Continue reading Indian Mathematician receives 2021 DST-ICTP-IMU Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries
Neurocysticercosis: Worms thriving in brains, Assam’s tea garden workers lose lives, livelihoods
What is the News? According to a study, Neurocysticercosis(NCC) was one of the leading causes of seizures in developing countries particularly in areas without proper sanitation and where pig-rearing was widespread. What is Neurocysticercosis(NCC)? Neurocysticercosis(NCC) is a zoonotic disease. It is a neurologic infection caused when a human consumes meat from — or is indirectly… Continue reading Neurocysticercosis: Worms thriving in brains, Assam’s tea garden workers lose lives, livelihoods
Only 2 states, two HCs are for all-India judicial service: Union Law Ministry
What is the News? The Union Minister for Law and Justice has informed Parliament about the proposal on setting up of All India Judicial Services. What is All India Judicial Services(AIJS)? AIJS is a national-level recruitment process for district judges on the lines of the Union Public Services Commission proposed by the Central government to… Continue reading Only 2 states, two HCs are for all-India judicial service: Union Law Ministry
India co-chairs Global Methane Initiative Steering Leadership Meeting
What is the News? India has co-chaired the Steering Leadership meeting of the Global Methane Initiative(GMI). What is the Global Methane Initiative(GMI)? GMI is an international public-private initiative launched in 2004. Aim: To achieve a global reduction in anthropogenic methane emission through a partnership among developed and developing countries having economies in transition. Members: It… Continue reading India co-chairs Global Methane Initiative Steering Leadership Meeting
NEDFI Announces New Scheme Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme for the Artisans under Ministry of DoNER
What is the News? North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi) has launched Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme for the grass root artisans in the North East Region. About Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme Aim: To develop the artisans of the North Eastern Region by providing them financial assistance in the form of term loans for income-generating activities like… Continue reading NEDFI Announces New Scheme Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme for the Artisans under Ministry of DoNER
Explained: NASA’s IXPE mission that will explore universe’s mysterious objects
What is the news? NASA has launched a new mission named Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE). The mission was launched from SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. What is the IXPE Mission? IXPE observatory is a joint effort of NASA and the Italian Space Agency. Aim: To study the most extreme and mysterious objects in the universe… Continue reading Explained: NASA’s IXPE mission that will explore universe’s mysterious objects
NITI Aayog and Bharti Foundation announce the launch of ‘Convoke 2021-22’
What is the news? NITI Aayog in partnership with Bharti Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises, has launched Convoke 2021-22. What is Convoke? CONVOKE is a National Research Symposium for Teachers and Heads of Schools. Aim: To address challenges in imparting education and strengthening its quality with special focus on all teachers, educationists, heads… Continue reading NITI Aayog and Bharti Foundation announce the launch of ‘Convoke 2021-22’
