What is the News? The Indian Navy has taken delivery of its fourth Scorpene-class submarine named ‘Vela’. About INS Vela INS Vela is the fourth submarine under Project 75 for the Indian Navy. It is a diesel-electric attack submarine based on the Scorpène class. Read more: What are Scorpene Class Submarines? About Project 75… Continue reading DELIVERY OF FOURTH SCORPENE SUBMARINE ‘VELA’ TO INDIAN NAVY
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At least 420 million hectares forest lost since 1990: Survey
What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has released the Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) 2020 Remote Sensing Survey. What is the FRA 2020 Remote Sensing Survey? The Survey was launched by FAO in 2018. The objectives of the survey are two-fold: To build country capacities to use… Continue reading At least 420 million hectares forest lost since 1990: Survey
Mineral concession amendments to raise availability, ease pricing pressure
What is the News? The Ministry of Mines has notified the Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Mineral) Concession (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2021 to amend The Minerals Concession Rules, 2016. What are the key provisions of the Minerals Concession (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2021? Source: Business Standard Allows Part Surrender of Mines: The rules… Continue reading Mineral concession amendments to raise availability, ease pricing pressure
Revised fisheries draft: WTO draft snubs India’s transition period proposal
What is the News? The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a revised draft text of the fisheries subsidies agreement. However, India has said that the text still remains “unbalanced”. Click Here to read about Fisheries Subsidies What are the objections India has over the WTO draft text on fisheries subsidies? Source: Economic Times Firstly,… Continue reading Revised fisheries draft: WTO draft snubs India’s transition period proposal
Explained: India’s submarine strength
What is the News? CBI filed two chargesheets against serving and retired naval officers for allegedly sharing details of the ongoing modernisation project of India’s Kilo Class submarines.The Kilo Class comprises imported submarines that are being retrofitted. What is Submarine? A submarine is a watercraft capable of independent operation underwater.Their main cover is their ability… Continue reading Explained: India’s submarine strength
Department of Justice launches “Tele-Law on Wheels” Campaign
What is the News? The Department of Justice has launched the week- long “Tele-Law on Wheels” campaign from 8th to 14th November, 2021. What is the Tele-Law on Wheels campaign? It is a campaign under which a series of activities are being undertaken to empower people through pre-litigation advice for rightfully claiming their entitlements and… Continue reading Department of Justice launches “Tele-Law on Wheels” Campaign
Centre amends the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011 for enhanced protection of Consumer Rights
What is the News? The Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has amended the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011. What is Legal Metrology? Metrology is the science of measurement.Legal metrology provides regulations for the control of measurements and measuring instruments.It also provides rules for protection of… Continue reading Centre amends the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011 for enhanced protection of Consumer Rights
India now ahead of China in financial inclusion metrics
What is the News? According to the Chief economic adviser at State Bank of India (SBI), India is now ahead of China in financial inclusion metrics. India’s Financial Inclusion Metrics Mobile and Internet Banking Transactions: The mobile and Internet banking transactions have increased to 13,615 per 1,000 adults in 2020 from 183 in 2015. Bank… Continue reading India now ahead of China in financial inclusion metrics
Telling Numbers: A ranking of countries on drug policies and implementation
What is the News? The inaugural Global Drug Policy Index 2021 has been released. About Global Drug Policy Index: Released by: Harm Reduction Consortium Purpose: It is a unique tool that documents, measures and compares national-level drug policies, providing each country with a score and ranking that shows how much their drug policies and their… Continue reading Telling Numbers: A ranking of countries on drug policies and implementation
Union Minister launches first-ever Mentorship Programme for Young Innovators to mark the 75th Year of India’s Independence
What is the News? The Union minister has launched the first-ever DBT-Star College Mentorship Programme. What is DBT-Star College Mentorship Programme? The programme aims to have a ‘Star College’ in every district of the country supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Under the programme, the Star Status Colleges will mentor the newer colleges through… Continue reading Union Minister launches first-ever Mentorship Programme for Young Innovators to mark the 75th Year of India’s Independence
