What is the News? The fourth general assembly of the International Solar Alliance(ISA) was held virtually. About the fourth general assembly of ISA Who chaired the Fourth ISA assembly? It was presided over by the Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy, Government of India and the President of the ISA Assembly. Who attended… Continue reading Fourth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance closes with a promise to achieve $1 trillion global in solar investments by 2030
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Odisha to relocate 420 families from Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary in Bargarh district
What is the News? The Odisha Government has decided to relocate around 420 families from four zero-connectivity villages in Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary. The relocation is aimed at reducing man-animal conflict and providing better living conditions to the displaced families. About Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary is located in Odisha. A third of the sanctuary’s… Continue reading Odisha to relocate 420 families from Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary in Bargarh district
Plastic pollution in aquatic systems may triple by 2040: UNEP
What is the News? The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report titled “From Pollution to Solution: a global assessment of marine litter and plastic pollution”. What is the purpose of the report? The report examines the magnitude and severity of marine litter and plastic pollution and reviews existing solutions and actions. What are… Continue reading Plastic pollution in aquatic systems may triple by 2040: UNEP
High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target ABHYAS successfully flight-tested by DRDO
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully flight-tested Abhyas High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. What is Abhyas? Abhyas is an indigenously developed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV) that will be used as a target for the evaluation of various missile systems. Developed by: It has… Continue reading High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target ABHYAS successfully flight-tested by DRDO
Indian Railways likely to become world’s first ‘net-zero’ carbon emitter by 2030
Synopsis: Indian railways announced a grand plan to achieve net-zero carbon emission. But the plan might face a few challenges in implementation. Introduction Indian Railways has recently announced ambitious plans to become a ‘net-zero’ carbon emitter by 2030. Read more: What is net zero target? How fair and realistic these targets are? About Indian Railways… Continue reading Indian Railways likely to become world’s first ‘net-zero’ carbon emitter by 2030
School students to prepare projects on lives of gallantry award winners under ‘Veer Gatha’ initiative
What is the News? The Government of India has launched the Veer Gatha Initiative. What is the Veer Gatha Initiative? Under the initiative, school students across the country will prepare projects in the form of poems, paintings, essays or multimedia presentations on the lives of gallantry award winners. Aim of the Project The aim of… Continue reading School students to prepare projects on lives of gallantry award winners under ‘Veer Gatha’ initiative
Launch of NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission Digi-Book Innovations for You Sector in Focus – Health Care
What is the News? NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has launched – “Innovations for You”. About Innovations for You Innovations for You is a digital book that aims to showcase the success stories of Atal Innovation Mission’s Startups in different domains. These startups have worked to create new, disruptive and innovative products, services and… Continue reading Launch of NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission Digi-Book Innovations for You Sector in Focus – Health Care
Govt sets up ‘war room’ on movement of fertilisers
What is the News? The Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has set up a war room on the movement of fertilizers. What is the issue? The international prices of fertilisers and inputs have increased to their highest since 2008-09. Due to this, there is an unprecedented shortage of fertilisers both… Continue reading Govt sets up ‘war room’ on movement of fertilisers
Explained: Why a peak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is now named after Manipur
What is the News? The Government of India has renamed Mount Harriet of Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands to Mount Manipur. Why was Mount Harriet named as Mount Manipur? Mount Harriet is the third-highest island peak in the A&N Islands. It is the place where Manipur’s Maharaja Kulchandra Singh and 22 other freedom fighters were… Continue reading Explained: Why a peak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is now named after Manipur
Gene editing guidelines facing delay
What is the News? The Government of India is delaying in approving the Guidelines for Safety Assessment of Genome/Gene-Edited Plants. What is Gene Editing? Genome editing, also called gene-editing, is a group of technologies that give scientists the ability to change an organism’s DNA. These technologies allow genetic material to be added, removed, or altered… Continue reading Gene editing guidelines facing delay
