What is the news? India and the United States have agreed to work constructively to resolve key outstanding trade issues. Further, they also aim to take a comprehensive look at ways to expand the trade relationship. What are the major India-US trade issues? Generalised System of Preferences(GSP): In 2019, the US removed India from the… Continue reading India and US Agrees to Resolve key Trade Issues
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“African Forest Elephants” declared Critically Endangered
What is the news? The IUCN declares African Forest elephants as ‘critically endangered’ and Savanna (or bush) elephants as ‘endangered’. Note: Previously IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) listed both African elephants as “vulnerable”. But now it has opted to list them separately. It is after genetic evidence has proved that both are different… Continue reading “African Forest Elephants” declared Critically Endangered
What is “Earth Hour”?
What is the News? On March 27, 2021, the world observed the Earth Hour Day. About Earth Hour Earth Hour is a global movement for environmental conservation. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) started it in 2007. It is an annual event, that takes place on the last Saturday of March. Millions of people… Continue reading What is “Earth Hour”?
Supreme Court Allows Sale of “Electoral Bonds”
What is the News? The Supreme Court has refused to stay the sale of electoral bonds prior to the Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. What was the case? An NGO, Association for Democratic Reforms(ADR), filed a petition. The petition demanded a stay on the sale of the Electoral bonds scheduled between April… Continue reading Supreme Court Allows Sale of “Electoral Bonds”
UN observes “International Day of Forests”
What is the News? The United Nations observes March 21 as the International Day of Forests. About International Day of Forests: The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. Aim: The day celebrates and raises awareness about the importance of all types of forests. Celebrated by:… Continue reading UN observes “International Day of Forests”
Finance Minister launched “Central Scrutiny Centre” and “IEPFA App”
What is the news? The Finance Minister has virtually launched the Central Scrutiny Centre(CSC). She also launched the mobile app for the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority(IEPFA). About Central Scrutiny Centre: Central Scrutiny Centre is an initiative of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. It aims to scrutinize the forms filled by companies under straight-through… Continue reading Finance Minister launched “Central Scrutiny Centre” and “IEPFA App”
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2021
Introduced: The Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 22/03/2021 as a Government Bill (Ministry of Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting). Present Status: The Bill was passed in both the Houses and received President’s assent on 28.03.2021. About National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NBFID) Act,2021 Aim: The Act seeks to establish… Continue reading National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2021
CIC Annual Report on “RTI Applications”
What is the News? The Central Information Commission(CIC) released its annual report. The report provides the data on the number of RTI applications received and rejected by public authorities. About CIC Annual Report: The CIC annual report provides the data on the number of RTI applications received and rejected by public authorities. It covers more… Continue reading CIC Annual Report on “RTI Applications”
IMD launches “Climate Data Service Portal” on World Meteorological Day
What is the News? India Meteorological Department(IMD) launches the Climate Data Service Portal on the occasion of World Meteorological Day. About Climate Data Service Portal: Aim: Climate Data Service Portal serves as an integrated platform that aims to provide weather and climate services to the users. Developed by: India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune Components of… Continue reading IMD launches “Climate Data Service Portal” on World Meteorological Day
PM thanks “United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UNITAR)”
What is the News? Recently the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) appreciated India’s progress in reducing premature mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The Indian Prime Minister(PM) has thanked the UNITAR in return. About United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UNITAR) United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UNITAR) is a dedicated training arm… Continue reading PM thanks “United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UNITAR)”
