What is the News? The Puri Heritage Corridor Project is a ₹3,200 crore redevelopment project of the 800-year-old Jagannath temple in Puri by the Odisha government to create an international heritage site. About Puri Jagannath temple Read here: Puri Jagannath temple panel for construction of chariots What are the issues surrounding Puri Heritage Corridor Project?… Continue reading The controversy around the Jagannath temple Heritage Corridor Project
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Draft notification for electronic waste management: 60% e-waste recycling likely by 2023
What is the News? The Environment Ministry released the draft notification for electronic waste management for public feedback. India has a formal set of rules for electronic waste management. These were first announced in 2016 and amended in 2018. The latest rules are expected to come into effect by August. What are the key provisions… Continue reading Draft notification for electronic waste management: 60% e-waste recycling likely by 2023
Front running: Sebi likely to soon initiate stringent action
What is the News? Recently, there was a case of mutual fund irregularities, including front-running the AMC’s transactions. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is expected to take harsh action, which might include action against top fund house employees. What is Front running? Front-running is a dubious market practice in which a dealer,… Continue reading Front running: Sebi likely to soon initiate stringent action
Explained: The new Indo-Pacific bloc
News Recently, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework was launched by United States President with 12 other countries, including India, as a member. The aim was to reclaim US’s economic leadership in East Asia and the ASEAN region without losing them to China. What is Indo-Pacific Economic Framework? Read here: Explained: What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework? The… Continue reading Explained: The new Indo-Pacific bloc
Quad pledges $50 billion package with ‘tangible benefits’ to check China
What is the News? The second in-person and fourth meeting of Quad have happened recently. The leaders committed $50 billion for sustainable and demand-driven infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific and announced a Maritime Domain Awareness surveillance initiative to combat illegal fishing by the Chinese. Read more: Quad Leaders’ Summit – Explained, pointwise What are the key outcomes… Continue reading Quad pledges $50 billion package with ‘tangible benefits’ to check China
MoHUA launches Swachh Survekshan 2023 under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0, with the theme of ‘Waste to Wealth’ for Garbage Free Cities
What is the News? The government has launched the eighth edition of Swachh Survekshan -2023 (SS 2023) under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. About the Swachh Survekshan 2023 Theme: The survey is designed with the theme of ‘Waste to Wealth’ as its driving philosophy. SS 2023 is curated towards achieving circularity in waste management. The… Continue reading MoHUA launches Swachh Survekshan 2023 under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0, with the theme of ‘Waste to Wealth’ for Garbage Free Cities
Investment Incentive Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of United States of America
What is the News? The Government of India and the Government of the United States of America have signed an Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA) in Tokyo, Japan. What is the Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA)? The Agreement is the legal requirement for DFC(Development Finance Agency of the USA), to continue providing investment support in India. Note:… Continue reading Investment Incentive Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of United States of America
Kolkata unveils biodiversity register: First among major Indian metros
What is the News? Kolkata became the first major metropolitan city in India to prepare a detailed register of biodiversity (People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)). Note: Chandigarh and Indore are other important cities that have prepared the document. What is the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)? The People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) entails complete documentation of biodiversity such… Continue reading Kolkata unveils biodiversity register: First among major Indian metros
National Hospital Ship (NHS): Navy issues RFI to get 250-bed hospital ship in the high seas
What is the News? The government has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a national hospital ship (NHS) for the Navy that will act as a floating 250-bed hospital on the high seas. What is the National Hospital Ship (NHS)? The hospital ship is the first such ship for the Indian Navy. The vessel… Continue reading National Hospital Ship (NHS): Navy issues RFI to get 250-bed hospital ship in the high seas
Maya’s Pit viper: New species of venomous snake registered from Northeast
What is the News? A new venomous green snake named Trimeresurus mayaae or Maya’s Pit viper was discovered at Umroi Military station in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. About Trimeresurus mayaae or Maya’s Pit viper The snake measures about 750 mm in length. It looked very similar to Pope’s Pit Viper but the colour of the… Continue reading Maya’s Pit viper: New species of venomous snake registered from Northeast
