What is the News? Climate TRACE with the help of satellites could help track the global greenhouse gas emissions. What is Climate Trace? Climate TRACE (Tracking Real-Time Atmospheric Carbon Emissions) was launched in 2021 before COP26. It is a global coalition of nonprofits, tech companies, and universities. Purpose: It was created to collect and share greenhouse… Continue reading On Climate TRACE: Satellites could help track if nations keep their carbon pledges
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Stubble burning impacts lung health, says study
What is the News? A study was conducted to analyse the impact of pollution from stubble burning on Human Health. About the study The study was conducted in six villages in Punjab. It analysed two periods: one was the normal period and the other period was when crop burning was at its peak, to measure… Continue reading Stubble burning impacts lung health, says study
Indian Astronomers find new method to study environment of extrasolar planets using polarisation of light
What is the News? Indian Astronomers have found a new method to understand the atmosphere of extrasolar planets. They have shown that planets going around stars other than the Sun can be studied by observing the polarisation of light and studying polarisation signatures. What is polarised light? Light is a transverse wave. It vibrates up… Continue reading Indian Astronomers find new method to study environment of extrasolar planets using polarisation of light
Incentives announced for Cashless Transaction on e-Chhawani Portal of Cantonment Board to promote digital economy
What is the News? Defence Ministry has announced that cantonment Board residents availing services through its e-Chhawani website will be getting a rebate of up to 2% on non-tax charges and fees if they pay online. What is e-Chhawani? e-Chhawani is a citizen-centric project of Directorate General of Defence Estates, Ministry of Defence. Under this… Continue reading Incentives announced for Cashless Transaction on e-Chhawani Portal of Cantonment Board to promote digital economy
Union Home Minister launches ‘Ayushman CAPF’ Scheme health cards at the national level in New Delhi
What is the News? The Union Home Minister has launched the ‘Ayushmaan CAPF’ Scheme health cards at the national level. Click Here to read about Ayushman Bharat Programme What is the Ayushman CAPF Scheme? Ayushman CAPF is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) and National Health… Continue reading Union Home Minister launches ‘Ayushman CAPF’ Scheme health cards at the national level in New Delhi
Local knowledge refined with tech & funds can help climate adaptation in Asia-Pacific: IFAD
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights of the report?3 What are the measures needed to be taken to deal with the Climate Crisis?4 Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP) What is the News? The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has released a report titled “Building climate resilience in the Asia… Continue reading Local knowledge refined with tech & funds can help climate adaptation in Asia-Pacific: IFAD
Union Minister for Jal Shakti inaugurates ‘Ganga Utsav 2021 – The River Festival’
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the initiatives launched?2.1 Continuous Learning and Activity Portal (CLAP)3 Ganga Atlas4 Ganga Mashal5 Ganga Quest What is the News? Union minister for Jal Shakti has launched several initiatives during the 5th edition of Ganga Utsav. What are the initiatives launched? Continuous Learning and Activity Portal (CLAP) Developed by:… Continue reading Union Minister for Jal Shakti inaugurates ‘Ganga Utsav 2021 – The River Festival’
Set up Police Complaints Authorities, NHRC tells Union Home Ministry, States
What is the News? The National Human Rights Commission(NHRC) core advisory group on criminal justice system reforms has issued several directives to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the State Governments on the reforms in the Criminal Justice System. What are the recommendations given by NHRC? Police Complaint Authorities: State and Central Governments should… Continue reading Set up Police Complaints Authorities, NHRC tells Union Home Ministry, States
India and UK join hands to help small island nations build climate resilient infrastructure
What is the News? India and the UK have launched the Infrastructure for Resilient Island States(IRIS) Initiative. What is Infrastructure for Resilient Island States(IRIS) Initiative? IRIS is the first major initiative under the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). Aim: To make critical infrastructure in the SIDS (Small Island Developing States) resilient against all kinds… Continue reading India and UK join hands to help small island nations build climate resilient infrastructure
Forests declaration: India reads fine print, chooses to stay away
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Glasgow Leaders Declaration on Forests and Land Use?3 Why has India not signed the Glasgow Leaders Declaration on Forests and Land Use?4 What are the other declarations signed at COP 26? What is the News? India has not signed the Glasgow Leaders Declaration on Forests and Land Use.… Continue reading Forests declaration: India reads fine print, chooses to stay away
