Source: AIR Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR)?3 Who manages Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR)?4 Phase I of SPR Programme:5 Phase II of SPR Programme: What is the News? Under Phase II of the Strategic Petroleum Reserves Program, the Government has approved two additional commercial-cum-strategic facilities at Chandikhol (Odisha) and Padur (TN) under… Continue reading Govt approves two more new strategic oil reserves of capacity
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Poultry industry seeks extension of loans, import of GM soybean
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The recent demand from the poultry industry to permit the import of crushed genetically modified (GM) soy seeds again stirred the issue of GM crops in India. Contents1 What is the News?2 GM Crops in India:3 Legal Position on GM Crops in India:4 Reasons for Opposition to GM Crops: What is… Continue reading Poultry industry seeks extension of loans, import of GM soybean
Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP)
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas Campaign:3 Significance of the campaign:4 About Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP): What is the News? The government of India has launched the People’s Plan Campaign titled ‘Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas’ campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP). About Sabki Yojna… Continue reading Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP)
Burning wood, coal for cooking can cause blindness: Study
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? Researchers from the University of Oxford and the Chinese Academy of Medical Science have conducted a study to understand the association between cooking with wood or coal and an increased risk of substantial eye diseases leading to blindness. Key Findings of the Study: Burning solid fuels such… Continue reading Burning wood, coal for cooking can cause blindness: Study
Kerala’s first road tunnel “Kuthiran Tunnel” opens on one side
Source: Livemint What is the News? Kuthiran Tunnel in Kerala has been opened on one end side. This move will help improve connectivity between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. About Kuthiran Tunnel: The Kuthiran Tunnel is the first road tunnel in Kerala. It is located at Kuthiran in the Thrissur district of Kerala. The tunnel is… Continue reading Kerala’s first road tunnel “Kuthiran Tunnel” opens on one side
Governor’s pardon power overrides 433A: SC
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Section 433A mandates that a prisoner’s sentence can be remitted only after 14 years of jail. Recently, the Supreme Court has observed that the power of the Governor under Article 161 of the Constitution to commute a sentence or to pardon will override the restrictions imposed under Section… Continue reading Governor’s pardon power overrides 433A: SC
No DNA test if there is no proof of adultery: Supreme Court
Source: TOI Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the case?3 What did the Supreme Court say?4 Section 497 of IPC: What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that DNA tests cannot be ordered to establish the legitimacy of a child born during the subsistence of a marriage if there is no primary… Continue reading No DNA test if there is no proof of adultery: Supreme Court
UN warns hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Food Program(WFP) has released a new report titled “Hunger Hotspots”. About Hunger Hotspots Report: The Hunger Hotspots Report is an early-warning analysis of countries and situations called hotspots where acute food insecurity is likely to deteriorate over the coming months.… Continue reading UN warns hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots
NITI Aayog and RMI Release a Report on Power Distribution Sector
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 Purpose of the Report:3 Key Findings of the Report:4 Reforms suggested by the Report: What is the News? NITI Aayog and RMI have released a report titled “Turning Around the Power Distribution Sector”. Purpose of the Report: The report presents a review of reform efforts in the Indian… Continue reading NITI Aayog and RMI Release a Report on Power Distribution Sector
Agro-Automatic Weather Stations provide exact weather forecast to farmers
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa(GKMS) Scheme:3 Significance of this Scheme:4 About Meghdoot App: What is the News? The Union Minister of Earth Science has said that 200 Agro-Automatic Weather Stations(AWS) are being installed under Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa(GKMS) scheme. About Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa(GKMS) Scheme: Gramin Krishi Mausam… Continue reading Agro-Automatic Weather Stations provide exact weather forecast to farmers
