Contents1 What is the News?2 About House Sparrow:3 Characteristics of House Sparrow:4 Habitat of House Sparrow:5 Protection:6 House Sparrow Conservation Initiatives: 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… Continue reading “House Sparrow” population is increasing in India
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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
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Candida Auris:3 Origin of Candida Auris:4 Symptoms of C.Auris:5 Vulnerable Population:6 Treatment: 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… 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
“Pew Research study” Reports increasing Poverty in India
Contents1 What is the News?2 Who has released the report?3 Key findings of the report related to India:4 Other key Findings: What is the News? A recent Pew research study report reveals increasing poverty in India. As per the report, the pandemic has pushed approximately 3.2 crore Indians out of the middle class. Who has… Continue reading “Pew Research study” Reports increasing Poverty in India
What is “CAATSA” or Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act?
What is the News? Ever since India has formally signed up for the S-400 purchase with Russia in 2018, it has been under the threat of US sanctions. Especially under the US’s Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). About CAATSA: Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act(CAATSA) is a US federal law enacted in 2017.… Continue reading What is “CAATSA” or Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act?
EU unveiled a ‘Digital Green Certificate’
What is the news? The European Commission has unveiled a “digital green certificate” for the European Union(EU) Citizens. About Digital Green Certificate: Firstly, Digital Green Certificate is a type of vaccine passport. It will be available to the citizens who are Covid-19 vaccinated or tested negative against Covid-19. It is also available to the persons… Continue reading EU unveiled a ‘Digital Green Certificate’
What is FDI or Foreign Direct Investment?
What is the News? The Rajya Sabha has passed the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill seeks to raise the FDI in the insurance sector to 74% from the current 49%. Click Here to Read about Insurance in Amendment Bill,2021 About Foreign Direct Investment(FDI): Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) is the medium for acquiring ownership of assets… Continue reading What is FDI or Foreign Direct Investment?
