What is the News? India, Pakistan, China and other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) will hold a joint anti-terrorism exercise called “Pabbi-Antiterror-2021”. About Exercise Pabbi-Antiterror-2021: The Council of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure(RATS) held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan announced the exercise Pabbi-Antiterror during their 36th meeting. Purpose of Pabbi-Antiterror: To improve cooperation between the competent authorities… Continue reading “Pabbi-Antiterror-2021″| SCO’s joint anti-terrorism exercise
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United Nations SDSN publishes “World Happiness Report 2021”
What is the News? World Happiness Report 2021 has been released. The report evaluated levels of happiness by accounting factors such as GDP, social support, personal freedom, and levels of corruption in each nation. About The World Happiness Report: The World Happiness Report is an annual report published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions… Continue reading United Nations SDSN publishes “World Happiness Report 2021”
The emerging “Helium” crisis in India
What is the News? India imports the majority of helium for its domestic needs. However, the U.S appears to cut off exports of helium from 2021. Hence, the Indian industry may have to find an alternative. About Helium: Helium is a chemical element with the symbol He and atomic number 2. It is a colourless,… Continue reading The emerging “Helium” crisis in India
Turkey withdraws from “Istanbul Convention”
What is the News? Turkey withdraws from the Istanbul Convention to combat violence against women. About Istanbul Convention: Firstly, Istanbul Convention is also called the Council of Europe Convention. It aims towards preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. Secondly, Adoption: The Council of Europe Committee of Ministers adopted the convention in 2011.… Continue reading Turkey withdraws from “Istanbul Convention”
“House Sparrow” population is increasing in India
What is the News? House Sparrow population was on the decline in cities, for decades. But now, as per Nature Forever Society (NFS) president, due to the citizen-led movements across various states, their population has started increasing. About House Sparrow: House Sparrow(Passer domesticus) is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. It is found in… Continue reading “House Sparrow” population is increasing in India
Validity of “State’s resolution against Central laws”
What is the News? The Supreme Court has found no harm in State Legislative Assemblies passing resolutions against Central laws. It was seen in the cases of the Citizenship Amendment Act or the new farm laws. What was the case? Several State Assemblies passed resolutions against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the farm laws. A… Continue reading Validity of “State’s resolution against Central laws”
“US India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative” launched
What is the News? Indo-U.S Science and Technology Forum(IUSSTF) launched the US-India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative. About US India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative: The initiative will serve as a platform for India and the United States(US) to cooperate on Artificial Intelligence(AI). Goals of US India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative: Firstly, to strengthen US-India strategic partnership by focusing on… Continue reading “US India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative” launched
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Act, 2021
Introduced: The Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 15.03.2021 as a Government Bill (Ministry of Mines). Present Status: The Bill was passed in both the Houses and received President’s assent on 28.03.2021. The Act seeks to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. This act regulates the mining sector in India. Salient… Continue reading Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Act, 2021
Deadly drug-resistant superbug “Candida Auris or C.Auris” found in Andamans
What is the News? Candida Auris (deadly hospital pathogen) identified for the first time in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. About Candida Auris: Candida Auris or C.auris is a multidrug-resistant fungus. It presents a serious global threat to human health. Origin of Candida Auris: Candida Auris was first identified in 2009 in a patient in… Continue reading Deadly drug-resistant superbug “Candida Auris or C.Auris” found in Andamans
“Tiger Reserves” in India
What is the News? Six tigers are unaccounted for in the Ranthambore tiger reserves in Rajasthan, since March 2020. But State officials are not willing to label them as missing. NTCA has constituted a committee in this regard. About Tiger Reserves: Tiger Reserves are areas of protection for tigers. They aim to conserve the habitat… Continue reading “Tiger Reserves” in India
