What is the News? Indian Railways has announced the introduction of theme-based, tourist circuit trains named ‘Bharat Gaurav’ Trains. What is the aim of Bharat Gaurav Trains? Aim: To showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and magnificent historical places to the people of India and the world. What are the key features of this initiative? Indian… Continue reading Railway Minister announces introduction of ‘Bharat Gaurav Trains’
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India, U.S. commit to linking economies across sectors
What is the news? India and the United States held the twelfth Ministerial-level meeting of the India-United States Trade Policy Forum (TPF) in New Delhi. What is the India-United States Trade Policy Forum (TPF)? India-United States TPF is a premier forum to resolve trade and investment issues between the two countries. Chaired by: The forum… Continue reading India, U.S. commit to linking economies across sectors
India to release 5 mn barrels of crude from reserves in bid to cool prices
Contents1 What is the News?2 Why is India releasing 5 million barrels of crude oil from its strategic petroleum reserves?3 How will this release impact India’s crude import plans?4 India’s Strategic Petroleum reserves5 India’s Dependence on Oil What is the News? India will be releasing 5 million barrels of crude oil from its strategic petroleum… Continue reading India to release 5 mn barrels of crude from reserves in bid to cool prices
DAC approves AK-203 deal with Russia
What is the News? Ahead of the Russian President visit to India, Defence Acquisition Council(DAC) has approved the deal for the manufacture of AK-203 assault rifles in India. Another deal likely to make progress is for Igla-S Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) systems. However, the Ka-226T utility helicopter deal is unlikely to be cleared.… Continue reading DAC approves AK-203 deal with Russia
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: FAO launches action plan 2021–2025
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2021–20252.1 Key Objectives of the plan2.2 Key Features of the plan3 What are antimicrobials?4 What is antimicrobial resistance? What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has launched its Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2021–2025. About… Continue reading Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: FAO launches action plan 2021–2025
India has made no progress on anaemia, childhood wasting: Global Nutrition Report
What is the News? The Global Nutrition Report, 2021 has been released. What is the Global Nutrition Report 2021? The Global Nutrition Report was conceived following the first Nutrition for Growth Initiative Summit (N4G) in 2013. Released by: It is a multi-stakeholder initiative, consisting of a Stakeholder Group, Independent Expert Group and Report Secretariat.… Continue reading India has made no progress on anaemia, childhood wasting: Global Nutrition Report
NITI Aayog under the Indo-German Cooperation releases inaugural SDG Urban Index and Dashboard 2021–22
What is the News? Niti Aayog has released the first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Urban India Index. About SDG Urban India index Developed by: Niti Aayog in collaboration with GIZ and BMZ under the umbrella of Indo-German Development Cooperation. Purpose: It is an SDG progress monitoring tool at the Urban Local Bodies(ULB) level. Methodology: For… Continue reading NITI Aayog under the Indo-German Cooperation releases inaugural SDG Urban Index and Dashboard 2021–22
Managing greywater: A Haryana village shows the way
What is the news? Pond-based greywater treatment systems in Kurak Jagir village in Karnal district, Haryana has shown the way on how to treat Greywater. What is Greywater? Greywater refers to wastewater from non-toilet systems, that is, wastewater from kitchen sinks, dishwashers, baths, showers among others. More than 70% of freshwater across rural households in… Continue reading Managing greywater: A Haryana village shows the way
This science flagship started India’s industrial revolution
Contents1 What is the news?2 About Indian Institute of Science (IISc)3 What is the historical significance of IISc?4 Who are the famous Personalities of IISc? What is the news? Indian Institute of Science (IISc) gave rise to many industries, some of which are still around. Its scientists were instrumental in setting up and leading many… Continue reading This science flagship started India’s industrial revolution
Change in course of Himalayan glacier can help to understand the glacial-tectonic interaction
What is the News? Indian scientists studying an unnamed glacier have reported that the glacier had abruptly changed its main course. This is for the first time that such a change in course has been reported in a Himalayan glacier. About the study Scientists were observing a 5 km long unnamed glacier, which covered around… Continue reading Change in course of Himalayan glacier can help to understand the glacial-tectonic interaction
