What is the News? The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has released the State of the Climate report 2021. What is the purpose of the State of the Climate report 2021? The State of the Climate report provides a snapshot of climate indicators including temperatures, extreme weather events, sea level rises and ocean conditions. What are… Continue reading Last seven years warmest on record, says WMO report
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UNSC adopts resolution on protection of education in armed conflict
What is the News? The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a unique first-of-its-kind resolution called “Resolution 2601”. What does Resolution 2601 call for? Resolution 2601 calls for the protection of education in armed conflict. It also, -Condemns attacks against schools, children and teachers. -Urges parties to armed conflict to immediately stop such violence… Continue reading UNSC adopts resolution on protection of education in armed conflict
Explained: A proposed Bill and its possible ramifications in matrilineal Meghalaya
What is the News? A district autonomous council in Meghalaya has announced that it would introduce the ‘Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021’. What is the purpose of Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021? The bill is aimed at the “equitable distribution” of parental property among siblings in the Khasi community. If implemented, the proposed… Continue reading Explained: A proposed Bill and its possible ramifications in matrilineal Meghalaya
Union Minister of Cooperation launches the “Dairy Sahakar” scheme
What is the News? The Union Minister of Cooperation has launched the Dairy Sahakar Scheme. What is the Dairy Sahakar Scheme? Aim: To encourage the cooperative dairy businesses in the country which will help realize the vision of “from cooperation to prosperity”. Implementing Agency: National Cooperative Development Corporation( NCDC) under the Ministry of Cooperation. Financial… Continue reading Union Minister of Cooperation launches the “Dairy Sahakar” scheme
Statsguru: Six charts show India’s infrastructure projects in a slow lane
What is the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) has released a report that shows the cost overruns and time overruns for various projects. What are cost and time overrun? Cost overrun: It is an unexpected change in the project budget that ends up increasing the total project cost. Time overrun: It… Continue reading Statsguru: Six charts show India’s infrastructure projects in a slow lane
GoI constitutes 20-member Empowered Group of Secretaries to monitor development and implementation of the PM Gati Shakti NMP
What is the News? The Government has constituted a 20-member Empowered Group of Secretaries to monitor the development and implementation of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP). Click Here to read about PM Gati Shakti About the Empowered Group of Secretaries(EGoS) Chaired by: It is a 20 member body chaired by the Cabinet Secretary. Members:… Continue reading GoI constitutes 20-member Empowered Group of Secretaries to monitor development and implementation of the PM Gati Shakti NMP
Rescue guide launched for Ganges river dolphin
What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released a document for the safe rescue and release of stranded Ganges river dolphins. Who has prepared the document for the Ganges river dolphins? Prepared by: Turtle Survival Alliance and the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department (EFCCD) of the Uttar Pradesh Government. Based on:… Continue reading Rescue guide launched for Ganges river dolphin
BASIC nations underline climate finance goal
What is the News? The Union Environment Minister has delivered the statement on behalf of the BASIC group of countries at the UN Climate Change Conference underway at Glasgow. What was the statement delivered by BASIC Group? Firstly, demanded a clear road map from developed countries on their existing obligations to mobilise $100 billion per… Continue reading BASIC nations underline climate finance goal
Union Education Minister launches Bhasha Sangam initiative for schools, Bhasha Sangam Mobile App and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Mobile Quiz
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Bhasha Sangam Initiative for schools?3 What is Bhasha Sangam Mobile App?4 Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Quiz App What is the News? The Union Education Minister has launched the Bhasha Sangam Initiative for schools, Bhasha Sangam Mobile App and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Quiz App. What is the… Continue reading Union Education Minister launches Bhasha Sangam initiative for schools, Bhasha Sangam Mobile App and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Mobile Quiz
Glacier in Antarctica named after Glasgow climate summit
What is the News? A glacier in Antarctica has been experiencing rapid melting. It has now been named Glasgow Glacier in honour of Glasgow, Scotland. This is because Glasgow is hosting the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Besides Glasgow Glacier,… Continue reading Glacier in Antarctica named after Glasgow climate summit
