Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme ‘India COVID-19 Emergency Response & Health System Preparedness Package: Phase-II’ for FY 2021-22. Objectives of the Scheme: The scheme aims to accelerate the health system’s preparedness by providing an immediate response for early prevention, detection, and management with the focus on… Continue reading Cabinet approves “India COVID 19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Package: Phase II”
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Cairn says it has got court nod to attach 20 Indian assets in Paris
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Britain’s Cairn Energy Company has secured an order from a French court authorising the freezing of 20 Indian government properties in Paris valued at over 20 million euros. What is the issue all about? In 2006-07, Cairn UK had transferred shares of Cairn India Holdings to Cairn India,… Continue reading Cairn says it has got court nod to attach 20 Indian assets in Paris
From Assam, a new underground spider
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Researchers have discovered two new species of spiders, namely Gravelyia boro and Dexippus kleini from Jharbari range of western Assam’s Chirang Reserve Forest. About Gravelyia boro: The Gravelyia boro is a burrow spider. It belongs to the Nemesiidae family which comprises 184 species worldwide. Features: The burrow spider… Continue reading From Assam, a new underground spider
What UAE’s Hope orbiter tells us about discrete auroras on Mars?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? UAE’s Hope Spacecraft, which has been orbiting Mars, has captured images of glowing atmospheric lights in the Red Planet’s night sky known as discrete auroras. What are Auroras? Auroras are a mysterious and unpredictable display of light in the night sky. What causes an Aurora on Earth? Auroras… Continue reading What UAE’s Hope orbiter tells us about discrete auroras on Mars?
Deaths by exposure to hazardous chemicals increased 29% between 2016 and 2019: WHO
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released estimates on the Impact of hazardous chemicals on Public Health. Key Findings: Deaths due to Hazardous Chemicals Exposure: Deaths due to exposure to hazardous chemicals worldwide have increased by 29% in 2019 from what they were in 2016. Two million people… Continue reading Deaths by exposure to hazardous chemicals increased 29% between 2016 and 2019: WHO
Cabinet approves modifications in financing facility under ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved modifications to the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) to increase investment. About Agriculture Infrastructure Fund(AIF): Agriculture Infrastructure Fund(AIF) is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare(DAC&FW), Ministry of Agriculture. Aim: To provide medium – long term debt financing… Continue reading Cabinet approves modifications in financing facility under ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’
China goes malaria-free with multi-pronged health strategy
Source: The Hindu What is the News? China has been awarded a malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization(WHO). This is a huge success for China, as it used to report 30 million cases of Malaria annually in the 1940s. Malaria Free Status for China: China is the first country in the WHO Western… Continue reading China goes malaria-free with multi-pronged health strategy
Centre sets up new solar thermal components testing facility at Hyderabad
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Science and Technology has announced the setting up of a Concentrated Solar Thermal(CST) Testing Facility at Hyderabad. About Concentrated Solar Thermal(CST) Testing Facility: The CST Testing facility has been set up by the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials(ARCI). Purpose: The facility… Continue reading Centre sets up new solar thermal components testing facility at Hyderabad
Exports of GI certified Bhalia wheat from Gujarat begins
Source: PIB What is the News? The first shipment of Geographical Indication (GI) certified Bhalia variety of wheat was exported to Kenya and Sri Lanka from Gujarat. About Bhalia Wheat: Bhalia Wheat is also known as Daudkhani Wheat.It is a type of long grain wheat cultivated in Bhal region in the north of Gulf of… Continue reading Exports of GI certified Bhalia wheat from Gujarat begins
COVID-19 unemployment: Make agri-food systems equitable for youth, says UN report
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) has released a report titled “Promoting youth engagement and employment in agriculture and food systems”. Key Findings of the Report: COVID-19 has affected labour markets around the world. This has impacted the employment prospects for the youth more than those… Continue reading COVID-19 unemployment: Make agri-food systems equitable for youth, says UN report
