What is the News? The International Food Policy Research Institute(IFPRI) released the Global Food Policy Report, 2021. About Global Food Policy Report, 2021: Purpose: The report provides lessons drawn from the current crisis. Especially the lessons that can help transform food systems to reduce the impact of the ongoing pandemic, better prepare for future shocks, and… Continue reading IFPRI Releases “Global Food Policy Report 2021”
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Govt launches “Eatsmart Cities Challenge” and “Transport 4 All Challenge”
What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge. About EatSmart Cities Challenge: EatSmart Cities Challenge is organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The challenge is organised in association with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) under… Continue reading Govt launches “Eatsmart Cities Challenge” and “Transport 4 All Challenge”
“Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace” – Microsoft Urges India to Join in
What is the News? The Microsoft president urged India and the U.S. to join the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace. The Paris call for Trust and Security now has 75 countries on board. It deals with the new cybersecurity threats faced in the world. About Paris Call for Trust and Security in… Continue reading “Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace” – Microsoft Urges India to Join in
Buddhist Remains From a Millennium ago in Jharkhand
What is the News? Earlier this year, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had discovered Buddhist Remains from Hazaribagh’s Sadar block located at the eastern side of Jharkhand’s Sitagarha hills. What did the Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) discover? ASI had discovered the remains of a Buddhist monastery along with some Shaivite remains which includes: Four… Continue reading Buddhist Remains From a Millennium ago in Jharkhand
“MANAS App” – A Mental-Health Digital platform
What is the News? Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has virtually launched the “MANAS” App. About MANAS App: MANAS stands for Mental Health and Normalcy Augmentation System. It is a comprehensive, scalable, and a national digital wellbeing platform. It has been developed to promote the mental well-being of Indian citizens. Nodal Agency:… Continue reading “MANAS App” – A Mental-Health Digital platform
UNFPA Releases “State of World Population Report 2021”
What is the News? The United Nations Population Fund(UNFPA) has released its flagship report “State of World Population Report 2021” titled ‘My Body is My Own’. About State of World Population Report 2021: The State of World Population is an annual report. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) publishes it. The focus of the Report:… Continue reading UNFPA Releases “State of World Population Report 2021”
Government to Decide on Collegium Recommendations for HC judges
What is the News? The Supreme Court Collegium recommended Judges for the appointment in the High Courts. But it is pending for more than 6 months. So, the Union government recently decided to consider the SC recommendations within three months. What was the case? The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance on the matter relating… Continue reading Government to Decide on Collegium Recommendations for HC judges
RBI sets up “Regulations Review Authority 2.0”
What is the News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) announced the setting up of a new Regulations Review Authority(RRA 2.0). About Regulations Review Authority(RRA): The RBI earlier set up the first RRA for a period of one year from April 1, 1999. This is for reviewing the regulations, circulars, reporting systems, based on the… Continue reading RBI sets up “Regulations Review Authority 2.0”
Electronic nose to detect “Hydrogen Sulphide” from Sewers
What is the News? Scientists from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences(CeNS), Bangalore have developed Electronic Nose to detect Hydrogen Sulphide from swamps and sewers. CeNS is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology About Hydrogen Sulphide: Hydrogen Sulphide is the chemical compound with the formula H2S. It is a… Continue reading Electronic nose to detect “Hydrogen Sulphide” from Sewers
“ITCN Training Programme” Launched
What is the News? National Institute of Urban Affairs(NIUA) in partnership with Bernard van Leer Foundation(BvLF) has launched the “Infant Toddler and Caregiver-friendly Neighbourhoods (ITCN) Training and Capacity Building Programme”. About the ITCN Programme: The ITCN Programme is designed to build capacities of city officials and young professionals. It is for developing neighbourhoods within Indian… Continue reading “ITCN Training Programme” Launched
