What is the News? The first-ever survey of the fishing cats in and around the Chilika lake in Odisha started. About Fishing Cat: Fishing cats are elusive nocturnal mammals. It is almost twice the size of the house cat. They are generally found in the marshy wetlands of northern and eastern India and on the… Continue reading First-ever Survey on “Fishing Cats” of the Chilika starts
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World Wildlife Day 2021
What is the News? World Wildlife Day 2021 is being celebrated on 3rd March 2021. About World Wildlife Day: World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year since 2013. The 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2013 proclaimed this day. The date chosen coincides with the day of the signature of the Convention… Continue reading World Wildlife Day 2021
“Freedom in the World 2021 Report” Downgrades India’s Ranking
What is the News? Freedom House releases the report titled “Freedom in the World 2021 – Democracy under Siege”. Freedom House is a US-based Human rights watchdog. About Freedom in the World 2021 Report: Freedom in the World is an annual global report that tracks political rights and civil liberties. The report has been produced… Continue reading “Freedom in the World 2021 Report” Downgrades India’s Ranking
PM inaugurated ‘Maritime India Summit 2021’
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Second edition of the”Maritime India Summit 2021′. About the Maritime India Summit 2021: Organised by: Maritime India Summit is being organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. The FICCI will act as the Industry Partner in this summit. Partner Country: Denmark is the… Continue reading PM inaugurated ‘Maritime India Summit 2021’
“Himalayan serow” spotted in the Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam
What is the News? Himalayan Serow has been spotted in the Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam. About Himalayan Serow: Himalayan serow is a subspecies of the mainland serow. It resembles a cross between a goat, a donkey, a cow, and a pig. Species: There are several species of serows in the world. All of them… Continue reading “Himalayan serow” spotted in the Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam
3rd Phase of “Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme(TEQIP)”
What is the News? The third phase of the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP) is coming to an end in March 2021. About TEQIP project: It was launched in 2002 by the Ministry of Education. World Banks is assisting in its implementation. Aim: The TEQIP project aims to upscale the quality of technical education… Continue reading 3rd Phase of “Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme(TEQIP)”
‘USTR report’ mentions India’s policies as trade restrictive
What is the News? U.S. Trade Representative(USTR) has released a report titled “2021 President’s Trade Agenda and 2020 Annual Report”. What are the Key Highlights of the USTR report? The USTR report highlighted a few important updates on trade between India and the US in 2020. They are, USTR report on Trade Relations: The US… Continue reading ‘USTR report’ mentions India’s policies as trade restrictive
Russia’s “Arktika-M satellite” to monitor Arctic climate
What is the News? Russia has successfully launched the Arktika-M satellite. The satellite was launched from the Soyuz carrier rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. About Arktika-M Satellite: Arktika-M satellite is a remote-sensing and emergency communications satellite Objective: It is designed to monitor the climate and environment in the Arctic region. Russia plans to send… Continue reading Russia’s “Arktika-M satellite” to monitor Arctic climate
“Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship”
What is the News? The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has launched the Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship. About Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship: The fellowship was launched by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser under the “Waste to Wealth” Mission. Aim: To recognize students, community workers or Self-Help Groups (SHG), and… Continue reading “Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship”
“Sugamya Bharat App”
What is the News? Union Minister for Social justice and Empowerment is going to virtually launch the “Sugamya Bharat App”. About the Sugamya Bharat App: It is a mobile application developed to sensitise and enhance accessibility within the 3 pillars of the Accessible India Campaign. These pillars namely- the transportation sector, building an accessible environment… Continue reading “Sugamya Bharat App”
