Contents1 What is the News?2 About Helium:3 Applications of Helium:4 Helium Exporting Countries:5 India’s Helium Imports: 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… Continue reading The emerging “Helium” crisis in India
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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
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
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?
