What is the news The Odisha government submits a proposal to establish the Mahendragiri biosphere reserve. It is the 2nd biosphere reserve in the state and situated in the southern part of the state at Mahendragiri hill ecosystem. Note: Similipal Biosphere Reserve was Odisha’s first such reserve and was notified in 1996. About Mahendragiri Biosphere… Continue reading Odisha Government Proposes “Mahendragiri Biosphere Reserve”
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India’s Initiatives in Seychelles
What is the News? Indian Prime Minister will gift a Fast Patrol Vessel named PS Zoroaster to Seychelles during the virtual event. India’s Assistance to Seychelles: Fast Patrol Vessel PS Zoroaster: Fast Patrol Vessel(FPV) PS Zoroaster will be built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineering. Purpose: It is useful for multi-purpose operations such as patrolling,… Continue reading India’s Initiatives in Seychelles
Promulgation of “Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021”
Promulgated: On 4th April 2021 Ministry: Law and Justice About the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021: Purpose of the Ordinance: It dissolves at least eight existing appellate tribunals. Now, High Courts and certain other bodies will be the appellate bodies under 9 acts. Further, it also amends the Finance Act 2017. Key Provisions of the Tribunals… Continue reading Promulgation of “Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021”
National Super Computing Mission(NSM)
What is the News? India is fast emerging as a leader in high-power computing with the launch of the National Super Computing Mission(NSM). About National Super Computing Mission(NSM): Firstly, the government launched the National Super Computing Mission in 2015. Secondly, the aim is to connect research and academic institutions to a Supercomputing grid all over the country.… Continue reading National Super Computing Mission(NSM)
IEVP or International Virtual Election Visitors Programme (IVEP) 2021
What is the News? The Election Commission of India hosted the International Virtual Election Visitors Programme(IEVP) 2021. About International Virtual Election Visitors Programme (IEVP) 2021: The Election Commission of India(ECI) organized IEVP 2021. Attended by: Election Management Bodies(EMBs)/ Organisations from 26 countries and three International Organisations attended it. Focus of the programme: The programme aims… Continue reading IEVP or International Virtual Election Visitors Programme (IVEP) 2021
CJI launches “SUPACE Portal”— AI-driven Research Portal
What is the News? The Chief Justice of India launches the Supreme Court’s “SUPACE Portal”. About SUPACE Portal: Full-Form: SUPACE stands for Supreme Court Portal for Assistance in Court’s Efficiency. Purpose: It is an artificial intelligence-based portal. It will make the research work easier for judges, thereby easing their workload. Key Features of the Portal:… Continue reading CJI launches “SUPACE Portal”— AI-driven Research Portal
Government launches “Anamaya Initiative” – For Tribal Health
What is the News? Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Union Minister of Tribal Affairs launches the Anamaya Initiative — a Tribal Health Collaborative. About Anamaya Initiative: Anamaya is a multi-stakeholder initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Piramal Foundation and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) are supporting it. Objectives: Firstly, Anamaya Initiative… Continue reading Government launches “Anamaya Initiative” – For Tribal Health
Delhi CM to represent Delhi at “World Cities Cultural Forum”
What is the News? The Delhi CM will represent Delhi and India at the World Cities Cultural Forum. About World Cities Cultural Forum: The World Cities Culture Forum got established in London in 2012. Eight cities are its member(London, New York City, Tokyo, Shanghai, Paris, Istanbul, Sydney and Johannesburg). Organized by: It is an initiative… Continue reading Delhi CM to represent Delhi at “World Cities Cultural Forum”
ARIES Tracked “Supernova explosion” in Wolf–Rayet stars
What is the News? Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences(ARIES) tracks a rare supernova explosion. They traced the supernova explosion to one of the hottest kinds of stars called Wolf–Rayet stars or WR stars. ARIES is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology. About the Supernova Explosion Astronomers studied the supernovae explosion… Continue reading ARIES Tracked “Supernova explosion” in Wolf–Rayet stars
“Culex or Common House Mosquitoes” Reappears in Delhi
What is the News? With the change in season and rise in temperature, culex or common house mosquitoes have made a reappearance across Delhi. About Culex or Common House Mosquitoes: Culex is a genus of mosquitoes. They are carriers of some serious diseases. They can fly up to a distance of 1-1.5 km. Diseases: Culex… Continue reading “Culex or Common House Mosquitoes” Reappears in Delhi
