What is the News? The Global Health Security Index 2021 has been released. About Global Health Security Index(GHS) GHS is the first comprehensive assessment and benchmarking of health security and related capabilities across 195 countries. Published by: Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) and the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. The report was developed with Economist… Continue reading World unprepared for future pandemics: Global Health Security Index 2021
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BEE Launches ‘Certification Course on Home Energy Audit’ Initiative
What is the News? The Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE) has launched a ‘Certification Course on Home Energy Audit(HEA)’. What is a Home Energy Audit(HEA)? A Home Energy Audit(HEA) enables appropriate accounting, monitoring and analysis of energy use of various energy-consuming equipment and appliances in a house. Based on this assessment, a technical report is given… Continue reading BEE Launches ‘Certification Course on Home Energy Audit’ Initiative
Imports made up 86% of gold supply in 2016-20, says WGC
What is the News? The World Gold Council (WGC) has released a report titled ‘Bullion Trade in India’. What are the key findings of the report? India’s Gold Imports India is the world’s second-largest gold consumer. However, the country is heavily dependent on imports to fulfil this demand. Over the five-year period 2016-2020, imports made… Continue reading Imports made up 86% of gold supply in 2016-20, says WGC
Poor nations lag in removing unhealthy trans fat from food – WHO report
What is the news? The World Health Organization (WHO) released the third progress report on Global trans fat elimination, 2021. What are Trans Fats? Trans fat is an artificial compound that can be found in cakes, cookies, biscuits, packaged foods, cooking oils and spreads. WHO estimates that consumption of these fats cause around 500,000 deaths… Continue reading Poor nations lag in removing unhealthy trans fat from food – WHO report
Surging prices threaten to scupper India’s coming-of-age gas party
What is the news? India will need to review its plans of expanding the use of Liquefied natural gas(LNG) if the prices of LNG continue to stay at high levels. What is Natural Gas? Natural gas is a fossil energy source that formed deep beneath the earth’s surface. Natural gas contains different compounds. The largest… Continue reading Surging prices threaten to scupper India’s coming-of-age gas party
Drone firms seek simpler rules, support for commercial ops
What is the news? Drone Companies have urged the Government to simplify Drone policies and provide better support that would help them scale up manufacturing and take advantage of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. Background The Government of India has announced the PLI Scheme for drone manufacturers, component makers and software companies. The scheme will… Continue reading Drone firms seek simpler rules, support for commercial ops
Panel flags poor fund utilisation in Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme
What is the news? The Committee on Empowerment of Women has tabled its report titled “Empowerment of women through education with special reference to Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme” in Lok Sabha. Must read: Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme What are the key findings of the report related to Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme? Nearly… Continue reading Panel flags poor fund utilisation in Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme
Centre revises guidelines for procurement of coarse grain
What is the news? The Government of India has revised guidelines for procurement, allocation, distribution and disposal of coarse grains. It has allowed distribution of Jowar (Rabi) and Ragi for a longer period of 6-7 months respectively from the earlier 3 months. What was the earlier procurement policy on Coarse Grains? Earlier, states were allowed… Continue reading Centre revises guidelines for procurement of coarse grain
Explained: What is ambergris, the floating gold?
What is the news? The Crime Branch of Pune police has arrested two persons and seized 550 grams of ambergris, also known as ‘floating gold’ What is Ambergris? Ambergris is a solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull grey or blackish colour produced in the digestive system of sperm whales. German physician Franz Schwediawer in… Continue reading Explained: What is ambergris, the floating gold?
Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March 2021 till March 2024
What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March 2021 and till March 2024. This will ensure that the remaining households with the overall target of 2.95 crore gets completed. Further, the phasing out of Extra Budgetary resources (EBR) and provision of entire… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March 2021 till March 2024
